Nepal flash floods death toll exceeds 1,300; Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv

Nepal's flash floods have killed over 1,300 people, a major humanitarian disaster. Separately, Russian President Putin has ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, a notable tactical shift amid ongoing conflict. The pause is unverified and may be temporary, but it could signal a potential de-escalation or diplomatic opening.