Disaster Response in South Asia: Nepal’s flash floods and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 95 people and left 484 missing, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah calling an emergency Cabinet meeting as search-and-rescue intensifies and damage hits hydropower, roads and markets. Public Health Preparedness: In the Philippines, the Department of Health activated “fast lanes” for leptospirosis in 33 hospitals as monsoon flooding drives a surge in cases. Digital Governance & AI Adoption: The Philippines’ DOST Central Luzon signed an MoU with Singapore’s WPH Digital to accelerate regional AI and digital transformation implementation. US-China Cyber Tensions: US officials alleged a Chinese military-linked cyber-espionage campaign targeting federal agencies, hospitals and power firms, with domain seizures and a planned advisory. International Diplomacy on Settlements: Denmark joined a declaration with 20 countries and the EU opposing Israel’s E1 settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, urging withdrawal and warning of legal and reputational consequences. Energy & Infrastructure Recovery: Venezuela’s government says it restored 100% of electricity transmission lines after the June 24 earthquakes, adding 400+ megawatts to stabilize the national grid. Social Media Regulation: Meta agreed to pay up to $16.68B and change Facebook/Instagram features after US states alleged child addiction and privacy violations. Regional Mediation Watch: A coalition of 25 international partners warned that renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia would be catastrophic and urged full implementation of the AU-led peace process.