Nepal
Flash flood leaves hundreds of people missing
A wall of mud and rock collapsed on the border of Nepal and China on Wednesday, causing a massive flash flood that threatens hundreds of people, including three confirmed Americans. The wall collapse took down roads, houses, and power projects, while also leaving many tourists missing. Authorities on both sides of the border fear the casualty count will rise significantly above what was initially confirmed.
Ukraine
Three people killed in Ukrainian air strike in Russia
Just a day after the European Commission sent Ukraine a reinforcement of missile interceptors to aid against Russian attacks, Ukrainian forces launched a widespread retaliatory strike targeting 16 Russian sites. Kyiv, with help from its new defence package, looks to step up its military offensives. The drone strikes killed three people and set off an abundance of fires.
Russia
Kremlin announces secret intelligence meeting with CIA director
The Kremlin announced that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held a secret meeting with Russian intelligence counterparts in Moscow. The CIA declined to comment on the meeting, and the White House has since offered no comment. Ratcliffe's visit comes at a tense time between Russia and the United States, as Russian agencies reported a U.S. military plane landing in Moscow's Vnukovo airport on Tuesday.
