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China has started construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, raising concerns in India and Bangladesh.

The $167bn Motuo Hydropower Station is expected to surpass the Three Gorges Dam in capacity. Beijing says the project will support clean energy and local development, BBC reported.

However, India and Bangladesh fear it could disrupt downstream water flow, impact livelihoods, and pose environmental risks. Critics also warn of threats to Tibet’s biodiversity and local communities.

Harvard University and the Trump administration will face off in a Boston court Monday over the freeze of more than $2bn in federal grants, according to BBC.

The White House is demanding changes to Harvard’s hiring, admissions, and teaching practices, targeting antisemitism and DEI programmes. It has also sought to restrict the university’s access to a visa system for foreign students.

Harvard is challenging the move in court, arguing it violates constitutional rights and bypasses legal procedures. The Justice Department maintains that federal funding is conditional and can be withdrawn.

The hearing, led by Judge Allison Burroughs, comes ahead of a September 3 deadline set by the administration. The outcome could have broader implications for other universities facing similar pressure, BBC reported.

At least 19 people were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday, authorities said. Over 50 others, including children, were hospitalized with burn injuries, according to Reuters.

The F-7 BGI aircraft, which took off at 1:06 p.m. local time, went down at Milestone School and College, sparking a large fire and damaging part of the building. Videos showed thick smoke billowing from the crash site as firefighters battled the blaze.

Bangladesh's Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus expressed deep sorrow and pledged a thorough investigation and full support for victims and their families. He called the loss “irreparable”, Reuters reported.

At least 18 people have died and nine are missing after heavy rains swept across central and southern South Korea, officials said. The downpours, which began on July 16, triggered landslides, flash floods, and widespread damage, according to Al Jazeera.

Sancheong County was among the worst-hit areas, with 10 fatalities and four people still unaccounted for. Nearly 14,200 residents were forced to evacuate, while authorities reported extensive damage to homes and public infrastructure.

The military has deployed troops to aid recovery efforts, as rain alerts were lifted and heat wave warnings issued in parts of the south, Al Jazeera reported.

EU diplomats are preparing for a possible no-deal outcome as trade talks with the US stall ahead of an August 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump.

Despite ongoing negotiations, little progress has been made, with the US pushing for broad tariffs over 10 percent on most EU goods, excluding limited sectors like aviation, medical equipment, and select medicines, according to Firstpost.

Trump has already imposed heavy duties on cars, metals, and copper, and is threatening further tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The EU says current measures affect €380bn in exports and is seeking broader exemptions, while weighing potential retaliation.

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon, killing one person and injuring 13 others.

The F-7 BGI aircraft, purchased from China in 2022, went down around 1:06 PM local time, according to fire official Lima Khanam. Students were present on the premises at the time, contributing to the number of casualties, Firstpost reported.

Emergency responders from the military and fire department quickly reached the scene. Footage circulating online showed thick smoke and flames rising from the crash site. Authorities have not yet released further details about the victim.

Three people died and more than 500 were rescued after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island, Al Jazeera reported.

The KM Barcelona 5 was sailing from the Talaud Islands to Manado on Sunday when flames broke out, forcing passengers to jump overboard. Footage showed panicked crowds in life jackets fleeing the burning vessel.

Authorities revised the death toll from five to three after two survivors, including a baby, were revived in hospital. At least 568 people were rescued, despite only 295 being officially listed on board.

The fire is believed to have started on the upper deck. Rescue operations remain ongoing, with families still reporting missing loved ones, according to Al Jazeera.

Marine accidents are frequent in Indonesia due to poor safety enforcement and rough seas.

A British F-35B fighter jet stranded in Kerala, southern India, for over five weeks is set to depart on Tuesday, airport authorities confirmed.

The jet, part of the HMS Prince of Wales fleet, was forced to land at Thiruvananthapuram airport—located in Kerala’s capital—on June 14 due to bad weather and later developed a technical snag, according to Firstpost.

Its extended stay drew public attention and was even raised in the UK Parliament. Built by Lockheed Martin, the $110m stealth jet is known for its short take-off and vertical landing capabilities.