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The Nepal-Tibet border region has been struck by flash floods and landslides triggered by a surge of water and debris from the Bhote Koshi river. Authorities say dozens have died and hundreds are missing, with foreign nationals among the missing. International relief is under way as governments assist and travel advisories remain in place.
The United States has begun distributing food and hygiene kits to vulnerable Cuban families via Catholic aid networks, as a $60 million shipment marks the first tranche of a planned $100 million program. The distribution faces distrust from Havana and Washington, amid long-standing political frictions and Cuba’s energy challenges.
The Nepal region has suffered a catastrophic glacier-induced flood, with over 360 confirmed dead and more than 1,300 missing as rescue efforts continue. Helicopters are being used to reach cut-off areas, and aid groups are deploying shelters, food, and medical supplies while outlining ongoing recovery needs.