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Typhoon Danas made its third landfall late Tuesday in Rui’an City, Zhejiang Province, with strong winds and heavy rain, local officials confirmed.

It first hit Taiwan on Monday, then Wenzhou’s Dongtou District earlier Tuesday night before moving further inland, according to Xinhua.

Authorities continue to monitor the typhoon’s impact as it moves inland.

At least 31 people have been killed and over 100 injured in Kenya following nationwide anti-government protests, according to the National Commission on Human Rights. Over 500 arrests and two forced disappearances were also reported.

The demonstrations, held on Saba Saba Day, turned violent in cities including Nairobi and Eldoret. The commission accused police of excessive force and collusion with armed gangs, according to Al Jazeera.

Protests, largely youth-led, have continued since 2024 over tax hikes, economic hardship, and corruption. Rights groups condemned police for defying court orders and using military-grade weapons. The total death toll since the unrest began now exceeds 100.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed a sharp jump in its overall valuation after the latest edition.

According to a report by US-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey, IPL’s overall valuation has reached a whopping USD 18.5 billion (over Rs 1,56,000 crore) in 2025 and has seen a 12.9 percent increase from last year, Firstpost reported.

Meanwhile, the report also said that the league’s stand-alone brand value rose 13.8 percent to USD 3.9 billion (over Rs 32,000 crore). IPL’s brand value in 2024 was USD 3.4 billion.

“The brand value of the IPL has risen by 13.8% year over year, reaching US$3.9 billion (equivalent to ₹32,721 crore, reflecting a 16.1% increase year over year in INR terms). This growth underscores the league’s expanding commercial appeal, global reach, and deepening fan engagement, particularly in the digital domain,” the report stated, according to Firstpost.

 RCB becomes top-valued franchise

A major shift in the rankings saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerge as the most valuable IPL franchise for the first time ever, with a brand value of USD 269 million. The boost comes after their maiden IPL title win in 2025. Last year, RCB stood at USD 227 million.

Mumbai Indians (MI) rose from fourth to second place with a brand value of USD 242 million, up from USD 204 million last year. In contrast, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dropped to third place at USD 235 million after a poor season where they finished last. Their value increased only slightly from USD 231 million in 2024.

At least nine people were killed and five others injured when part of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed in India’s western Gujarat state on Wednesday morning, sending vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar River.

The bridge, built in 1985 in Vadodara district, gave way unexpectedly, according to state officials. Rescue teams continue to search the river as recovery efforts remain ongoing, according to Al Jazeera.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the tragedy “deeply saddening” and offered condolences to the victims’ families. Poor infrastructure safety has long troubled India, with a 2022 bridge collapse in Gujarat killing over 130 people.

The Narayangadh-Butwal road section along the East-West Highway has been obstructed after a landslide swept away some sections of the road this morning.

The landslide triggered by heavy rain washed away some sections of the road at Bardhaghat-4 nearby Daunne, police said.

DSP and Information Officer at the District Police Office, Nawalparasi, Bir Dutta Panta shared that a freight vehicle heading towards west has stranded in the middle of the road following the landslide.

The goods-carrying truck has also been buried by landslide debris to some extent, said DSP Panta, adding that efforts are underway to remove the truck as well as the debris as the rain has stopped.

Meanwhile, various places along the Siddhartha Highway have been obstructed due to landslides, police added.  The rain-triggered landslides have blocked roads at Burtang-Siddhababa and other areas too.

The local authority has urged the travelers to take precaution and remain alert.

Fuel in Gaza is running out, forcing hospitals to ration power, water systems to fail, and ambulances to stall, the UN said Tuesday. The few supplies left are being used for critical services like intensive care and water desalination but even those are nearly gone.

The UN’s humanitarian office (OCHA) warned that deaths could rise quickly unless Israel allows fuel in immediately and regularly. Ongoing strikes continue to hit shelters, schools, and medical sites, with many people killed or injured daily, according to UN News.

New Israeli orders are forcing more people to move again, cramming families into shrinking, unsafe zones that now cover just 15 percent of Gaza. Basic services are nearly non-existent, and people are struggling to find food and protect their children.

The World Health Organization said Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is overwhelmed, working beyond capacity with severe shortages of medicine, supplies, and fuel. Many patients arrive after being shot while trying to get food, UN News reported.

Humanitarian access remains heavily blocked, with most aid missions either denied or disrupted.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 23. 99 points to close at 2, 707. 85 points on Wednesday.

The sensitive index surged by 5. 12 points to close at 464. 82 points.

A total of 15,822,970-unit shares of 316 companies were traded for Rs 7. 45 billion.

Meanwhile, Barun Hydropower Co. Ltd. (BARUN) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 6. 21 percent. Likewise, Green Development Bank Ltd. (GRDBL) was the top loser as its price fell by 4. 41 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 50 trillion.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) continued the House meeting over the visit visa scam today also.

Both parties accused the government of only forming a general administrative committee to investigate the issue, instead of a parliamentary committee or a high-level commission as they are demanding.

Once the session convened, lawmaker Sobhita Gautam of RSP informed the House that the party's protest would continue until their demand was addressed.

She also questioned the government's 'intention' in forming the administrative committee to probe the matter which is, as she argued, about human trafficking and capable of hurting the nation's image. "We continue to boycott the House as the government has turned indifferent to our demand."

RPP's Anisha Nepali also warned that the party would keep boycotting the House until a high-level commission is formed to investigate the visit visa scam. 

She also took time to draw the government to the prompt urgency to ensure adequate compensation to the citizens affected by the recent incidents of natural disasters, expressing sorrow over the significant losses of lives and property in disasters.

Once the lawmakers put their views, other members in the lower house representing these parties walked out of the meeting hall.