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NASA is accelerating plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to support future human settlements. The push comes amid rising global competition, with China and Russia planning a similar station by 2035, according to BBC.

Nuclear power is seen as the most reliable option for continuous energy on the Moon, where long nights make solar power impractical. Experts say building even a small lunar base would require far more power than solar arrays alone can provide.

However, the plan faces challenges, including major NASA budget cuts and delays in the Artemis missions. Safety concerns over launching radioactive material and questions about the mission’s political motivations have also been raised, BBC reported.

Some scientists worry the Moon could become a stage for geopolitical rivalry rather than international cooperation.

A cloudburst in northern Indian state of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district triggered flash floods in Dharali village, leaving several people feared trapped under debris, BBC reported.

The sudden downpour around 1:30 PM (local time) swelled the Kheerganga river, sending muddy water surging through roads and buildings. The ancient Kalpkedar temple is also believed to be damaged.

Rescue teams, including the army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police, are on the ground, but ongoing rain and poor connectivity are slowing efforts, according to BBC.

Dharali, a popular tourist spot with hotels and restaurants, was hit hard. Eyewitnesses said the surge came so fast that people had no time to escape.

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned that continued violence in Gaza risks leaving “no Palestine left to recognize,” as public anger grows over the humanitarian crisis.

Following a mass protest in Sydney, where hundreds of thousands rallied for a Gaza ceasefire, Wong said the government shares the public’s desire for peace but stopped short of announcing new actions like sanctions, Al Jazeera reported.

Australia has sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers and extremist settlers but has yet to recognize Palestinian statehood, despite growing international support for it. Wong reaffirmed that recognition is “a matter of when, not if.”

Prime Minister Albanese, who recently spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, is seeking talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu, facing pressure to suspend arms trade and take a firmer stance, according to Al Jazeera.

Hezbollah supporters rallied in Beirut on Monday night, opposing government talks on disarming the group. The protest came amid US pressure on Lebanon to curb Hezbollah’s military power following last year’s war with Israel, Al Jazeera reported.

Hezbollah says disarmament would weaken Lebanon and serve Israeli interests. The group is demanding Israeli withdrawal from disputed land, the release of Lebanese prisoners, and an end to hostilities before any talks move forward.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Saky airbase in Crimea, destroying a Su-30SM jet, damaging another, and striking three Su-24 aircraft, along with an aviation weapons depot.

In a separate attack, Ukraine targeted a fuel depot at Sochi airport, sparking a fire at a site housing a Russian military aviation unit, Xinhua reported.

Russia launched 162 drones and a Kinzhal missile at Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 161 drones, according to Kyiv’s air force.

Cambodia has accused Thai soldiers of entering its territory and laying barbed wire, calling it a clear violation of the recent ceasefire, Xinhua reported.

Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata urged the international community to hold Thailand accountable for what she called a threat to regional peace and Cambodian sovereignty.

Thailand denied the claim, saying the area in question lies within its own territory and accused Cambodia of previous encroachments. Thai forces said they acted to restore order and clear landmines.

A ceasefire between the two sides took effect on July 28 after border clashes earlier that week, according to Xinhua.

Thousands gathered in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark a year since protests ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The day featured rallies, concerts, and prayers, with interim leader Muhammad Yunus promising early elections and lasting democratic reforms, Reuters reported.

Yunus urged unity against lingering autocratic forces and said trials for last year’s violence were underway. Security was tight across the capital.

Hasina, in an open letter, denied stepping down and vowed to return. The “July Declaration,” backed by major opposition groups, will outline a path toward democratic renewal, according to Reuters.

Vietnam has reported a sharp rise in African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, with cases more than tripling in two weeks, state media said Tuesday. The country has confirmed 972 outbreaks and over 100,000 infected pigs this year, up from 514 outbreaks and 30,000 cases in mid-July, according to Reuters.

ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs, with no cure or treatment. While harmless to humans, it is almost always fatal to pigs and poses a serious threat to food security and the pork industry.

The disease has spread nationwide, prompting Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to order urgent containment measures. Although Vietnam was the first to commercially roll out an ASF vaccine in 2023, uptake remains low due to cost and efficacy concerns, Reuters reported.