Continuous rainfall has triggered deadly floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, killing 56 and leaving 21 missing as the government closes all public offices and schools.
The U.S. has suspended all asylum decisions after an Afghan immigrant shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington, prompting sweeping new immigration restrictions.
A major corruption scandal involving Ukraine’s energy sector has forced the resignation of top aide Andriy Yermak, shaking Zelensky’s government and complicating critical peace negotiations.
The death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra island has risen to 174, with 42 people still missing as rescue efforts continue in dangerous conditions.
Experts warn the H5 bird flu virus could spark a pandemic worse than Covid-19 if it mutates for human transmission, though global health agencies say the current risk remains low.
