Himalayan Disaster Response: Nepal and China kept searching for survivors after the Nepal–Tibet flash floods and mudslides, with Nepal reporting at least 675 dead and about 2,498 missing, while China said 16 died and 546 remain missing on its side; China also said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were unaccounted for, including 104 Nepalis, 49 Indians and 49 from other countries, as families wait and rescue teams work through waist-deep mud and tunnel access problems. Information Crackdown: As death tolls rose toward nearly 3,000 missing, multiple reports said China censored or removed viral flood footage and restricted access for journalists and survivors, fueling accusations of a cover-up. Nepal Rescue Support: Nepal’s foreign ministry said it has asked India and China for specialised help, including tunnel rescue support, DNA and forensic capacity, and mortuary services, after a glacier-triggered disaster overwhelmed local operations. South Korea Cabinet Shuffle: South Korea named veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as finance minister in a reshuffle, while North Korea dismissed its defence minister No Kwang-chol and promoted Kim Song-gi amid a wider military leadership rework. Markets & Investment Flows: South Korean retail investors bought over $7 billion in U.S. stocks in two months, even as Korea’s market corrected. Bangladesh–China Defence Link: Bangladesh’s planned J-10CE fighter purchase is drawing concern it will deepen dependence on China’s weapons and support ecosystem. Korea Medical Tourism: Korea reported 2.01 million foreign medical visitors in 2025, up 71.9%, with China and Japan the biggest sources. Japan Weather Watch: Japan issued its highest heavy-rain emergency warning in Fukui, with mudslide risk and record rainfall reported.