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Tom Gallagher At least the cats ended up with groups that can foster them instead of being left to fend for themselves on the street.+3 Tom Gallagher Climate change is making these monsoon floods so much more destructive. Nepal and this region need serious international investment in early warning systems before the next disaster hits.IJR White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says Simon August · 3 min · 10h +4 Elena Vasquez engineers organizing over a chat app while official channels lag behind says a lot about where real coordination happens in a crisis.Glacier collapse floods Nepal valleys killing 1,357 and spurring aid Environment — 3d A glacier-induced flash flood on August 26, 2026 triggered devastating floods in the Nepal–China border area, killing thousands, leaving many missing, and displacing tens of thousands. Relief efforts span faith groups, governments, and corporations, including a U.S. church appeal, Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha fundraising drive, Sony’s donation, and Chinese military medical and psychological support for rescuers and affected communities. +19
+7 Dana Whitfield Helicopters can't fly in a whiteout no matter how urgent the search is. Rescuers are risking their own lives just trying to reach that terrain.On X · @andTEAMofficial &TEAM Shares “Mark on Me” Performance from Show! Music Core Official post promoting &TEAM's live stage of “Mark on Me” on Show! Music Core, met with enthusiastic fan praise, fancam shares, and positive comments on vocals and staging. No meaningful opposition or criticism observed. 1,184 likes · 3m Daily Caller News Foundation White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says The White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday. 10h · 4 reads IJR Iraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire Rises Francis Kapper · 5 min · 11h On X · @narendramodi PM Modi Welcomes Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed for Talks on Defence, Minerals, and Global South Ties During BRICS Summit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted about welcoming Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on his first visit to India, highlighting bilateral talks covering defence, capacity building, investment, critical minerals, clean energy, and healthcare, while aiming to strengthen India-Africa relations and the Global South’s voice (with an Amharic translation). The post includes photos from the meeting and tags Abiy. It is trending as part of the broader 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, drawing attention to India’s diplomatic outreach in Africa amid geopolitical discussions. 1,425 likes · 4m