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At least 30 people have died and many others injured after heavy rains triggered a massive landslide on Tuesday near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir, Al Jazeera reported.

Search and rescue teams, including security forces, disaster relief personnel, and local volunteers, are working to clear debris and locate survivors. The popular Hindu pilgrimage route to the temple has been temporarily suspended.

The landslide adds to the devastating impact of this year’s monsoon rains in the Himalayan region, which have left hundreds dead and missing across India and Pakistan, according to Al Jazeera.

Researchers in Australia have developed a method to spray fine seawater droplets that reflect sunlight, helping protect coral reefs from bleaching. The study, led by Queensland University of Technology with Southern Cross University, showed how high-pressure sprays break droplets into smaller sizes, optimizing mist coverage, according to Xinhua.

Wind tunnel experiments and computer modelling guided improved nozzle designs for more effective reef cooling. Published in the Journal of Aerosol Science, the findings support the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program and may have wider applications in agriculture and industry.

Brazil is negotiating with the US to reverse a 50 percent tariff on its goods, including beef, fruit, and coffee, Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres said Tuesday. According to Xinhua, the tariff was imposed in response to Brazil’s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro,

Prazeres highlighted efforts to diversify exports, focusing on markets such as Mexico, Canada, and India. Brazil has also filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the tariffs.

The government is advancing Mercosur trade talks with Canada, the EU, and the European Free Trade Association. Brazil aims for a constructive “win-win” relationship with Washington, with the US accounting for roughly 12 percent of its exports, Xinhua reported.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday reaffirmed her opposition to any foreign interference in the affairs of sovereign nations, amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, Xinhua reported.

Speaking at her daily press conference, Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico’s foreign policy is guided by respect for sovereignty, self-determination, and peaceful conflict resolution. She stressed that Mexico stands against interventionism while supporting nations’ rights to determine their own path.

According to Xinhua, the remarks come as US deployed warships near Venezuela, citing efforts to combat international drug trafficking.

At least 25 passengers were killed and 27 others injured when a bus overturned Wednesday morning in the Arghandi area west of Kabul, officials said. Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior Affairs, attributed the accident to reckless driving. Emergency services promptly transported the injured to nearby health centers, according to Xinhua.

The tragedy adds to a deadly week on Afghan roads, which has seen nearly 100 fatalities. Earlier, a bus-truck collision in Herat province claimed 79 lives, including women and children.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 53.01 points to close at 2,819.10 points on Wednesday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 8.52 points to close at 483. 42 points.

A total of 14,986,142-unit shares of 321 companies were traded for Rs 7. 68 billion.

Meanwhile, Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, 10.25% KBL Debenture 2086 (KBLD86) was the top loser as its price fell by 5. 79 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 71 trillion.

South Korea has passed a law banning mobile phones during class hours in schools starting March 2026. According to BBC, the move aims to address growing concerns over smartphone addiction, which surveys show affects nearly half of the country’s teenagers.

The law grants teachers authority to restrict phone use on school grounds, while allowing exemptions for emergencies, educational purposes and students with special needs.

Supporters believe it will reduce classroom distractions and bullying, while critics argue it overlooks deeper issues such as academic pressure. South Korea is among the first countries to enshrine such a ban in law, BBC reported.

A respected Thai monk who founded a hospice for HIV/Aids patients has been arrested over alleged embezzlement of donations, BBC reported.

Police detained 65-year-old Luang Phor Alongkot, abbot of Wat Phrabatnampu temple in Lopburi, along with influencer Seksan Sapsubbsakul, who had helped raise funds. Both deny wrongdoing.

Alongkot, who established the hospice in 1992, resigned last week amid growing suspicions of misused funds.

According to BBC, monks are highly revered in Thailand, but recent scandals over fraud and misconduct have put the Buddhist clergy under increased scrutiny.