Nepal Flood Response: Nepal’s disaster agency says the death toll from flash floods and landslides along the Nepal–China border has climbed to 903, with about 4,247 people still unaccounted for; hundreds of hydropower-linked workers and foreign nationals remain missing as rescue teams use explosives and pumping to reach trapped people. Regional Climate Risk: Prime Minister Balendra Shah warned Himalayan disaster risks are rising with climate change, urging the international community to treat the problem as urgent. Singapore Aid to Nepal: Singapore will send humanitarian supplies and Disaster Victim Identification specialists to support Nepal’s relief effort, on top of its earlier Red Cross contribution. Indonesia Fire Controls: Indonesia temporarily closed hiking trails in nine national parks due to high forest and land-fire risk, while hotspots and smoke impacts are worsening health conditions across Sumatra and Kalimantan. Global Finance & AI Cyber Risk: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned advanced frontier AI could trigger disorderly global market corrections, with AI-driven cyber threats the most immediate risk, ahead of G20 finance talks in Asheville. G20 Political Friction: The Asheville G20 meetings opened amid participation disputes and controversy over who is invited, as governments face inflation, war-driven growth pressure, and budget strain. Regional Security Architecture: Turkey’s Fidan said the Mecca Defence Alliance is building a broader regional security framework, while also attacking Netanyahu’s stance as a threat to the international community. Organised Crime at Airports: South Africa flagged major airports and air-cargo hubs as high-risk organised-crime environments after cocaine seizures, pointing to multi-agency, intelligence-led countermeasures. Digital Finance Watch: Research reports say stablecoin payments and cross-border payments are expanding as regulation and infrastructure mature, with real-time settlement and fraud controls a key focus. Nigeria Talent Push: Nigeria launched the “Hire from Nigeria” campaign to market skilled talent to global employers without requiring migration. Diplomacy: Pakistan and Iran exchanged views on regional peace, stressing diplomacy and restraint as the “only viable pathway” under their Islamabad MoU.