Flash floods and landslides in Nepal triggered by monsoon rains left at least 47 people dead and 29 others missing.
Since Thursday, heavy rain has disrupted communication lines and traffic in the Himalayan nation, submerged large swathes of land and put settlements near rain-fed rivers at high risk.
Search and rescue efforts have been intensified, with local authorities estimating that around 6,000 people have had their houses damaged.
King Charles to host AI executives as threat fears mount
Britain's King Charles will host the leaders of major artificial intelligence companies this week to discuss whether a shared set of principles is needed to guide a technology that has sparked growing warnings about its threat to humanity.
Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air after Miami cargo plane crash
Amazon has announced on Sunday it was pausing operations with Miami-based 21 Air, the cargo carrier that operated the Amazon-branded plane that crashed in Miami, killing five people.
Eleven injured in ammonia gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba industrial complex
Eleven people were injured in an ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Jordan's southern city of Aqaba on Monday, an official told Reuters.
Voting starts in Philippines' south after three killed in election violence
Voting began on Monday in the Philippines' Muslim-majority south under heightened security after three people were killed and 15 wounded in violence on the eve of the historic election.
Italy's Catania airport shuts again as Etna ash halts flights
Flights at Italy's Catania airport were suspended again on Monday due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna's ongoing activity, the company operating the Sicilian hub said.
A military funeral has been held for Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhaly and Warrant Officer Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, who were martyred while carrying out a training mission in the UAE on Monday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been awarded Albania’s highest state honour, the Grand Star of the Supreme Order of the Eagle, in recognition of his role in strengthening UAE-Albania ties.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has visited the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market at Dubai World Trade Centre, where he reviewed the latest developments shaping the future of global travel and tourism.
