Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation
DHADING, Nepal (AP) — Authorities in Nepal are warning of potential fresh flooding as water levels rise in the Bhotekoshi River. Residents in flood-affected districts have been urged to stay alert. Flood warnings were sent to phones on Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway. Wednesday's catastrophic floods killed at least 800 people and left more than 3,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet. Residents in Dhading, one of the worst-hit regions, began returning to their ruined homes. Meanwhile, Malaysia has pledged $1 million in aid and will send a disaster search-and-rescue team to assist with relief efforts.
Iran's leader calls for Muslim unity, NBC crew attacked in West Bank and other Mideast news
JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader has called on leaders of Muslim countries to stand together against Israel and the United States, imploring them to “know your real enemy.” The U.S. news network NBC said a team of its journalists was attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, while a British activist was set to appear in an Israeli court after Israeli settlers seized him and turned him over to police.
Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in
NEW YORK (AP) — Six months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran, the direst economic predictions haven't come true. There has been no worldwide recession, and oil remains well below its wartime peak. But the conflict’s toll has reached nearly every corner of the global economy. Fuel, flights, freight and fertilizer are more expensive, hitting poor countries and households especially hard. Airlines have suffered, while oil refiners, weapons manufacturers and others have benefited. The war has also strengthened the case for electric vehicles and renewable energy. And investors who resisted the urge to sell have prospered. After tumbling in March, major U.S. stock indexes rebounded to double-digit gains, buoyed partly by an artificial-intelligence boom.
USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East
BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has sailed past Singapore as it heads home. Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam spotted the massive warship early Sunday morning as it passed between the island and Singapore. The massive ship has been on an extended deployment to the Middle East, supporting the U.S. war against Iran and spending a record-setting 250 days at sea. Concerns have grown about the crew's mental health and shortages of supplies like food and hygiene products. Thai officials say the carrier will stop in Thailand for rest and recovery before returning to its U.S. base.
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe. SpaceX launched the $4 billion Roman Space Telescope on Sunday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. Roman blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away that’s home to the Webb Space Telescope, one of NASA’s other crown jewels in the sky. Roman will take three months to reach its destination. Once there, it will survey the cosmos like never before. The telescope is named after the late Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer.
Moulton says Sen. Markey, 80, is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided
BOSTON (AP) — Young Massachusetts voters agree that 80-year-old U.S. Sen. Ed Markey stumbled when asked during a debate how he uses artificial intelligence. They disagree about what the moment says about his ability to represent their generation. Democratic challenger Seth Moulton has made Markey’s age and a call for “generational change” central to his campaign. Some young Moulton supporters say the exchange showed why a new generation of leaders is needed to confront rapidly changing technology and economic challenges. But young Markey supporters say his decades-long record on climate, technology and other progressive priorities matters more than his age.
Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Karina has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. The National Hurricane Center says it could become a major storm this week. On Sunday, Karina was far out at sea and not threatening land. It had maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, making it a Category 1 hurricane. The storm was about 820 miles southwest of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. It was moving northwest at 15 miles per hour. While Karina is expected to stay away from land, it could cause dangerous surf and rip currents along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.
Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Iceland's voters have rejected a referendum to restart negotiations to join the European Union. RÚV, the national broadcaster, said opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8% to 47.2%. The result will put the issue to rest for the second time about a decade after a euroskeptic government ended EU talks. The referendum was held amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's threats toward neighboring Greenland, prompting some voters to consider European solidarity. Opponents cited fishing rights and existing benefits from the EU's single market, while supporters argued for economic stability and closer ties with Europe.
Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign
TORONTO (AP) — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to President Trump’s “Lake America” decree with a billboard declaring “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.” Ford unveiled the sign near Grimsby, Ontario, wearing a Team Canada soccer jersey. The display follows Trump’s order for U.S. agencies to call Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Canadian leaders have met the move with ridicule. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew compared Trump to an aging rock band trying to revive an old hit. Canadian historian Robert Bothwell criticized the move, arguing Trump’s broader aim is to subordinate Canada. The dispute comes amid worsening trade relations between the allies.
College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
Threats and lawsuits have rocked college sports for weeks. The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule has led to lawsuits, with all major conferences barring players from returning after turning pro. The Big 12 earlier went to court against Texas Tech over a player who gambled. Courts are heavily involved, with over 30 cases and nearly 400 athletes affected. The NCAA is seeking limited lawsuit protection, but challenges persist as college sports navigate this turbulent landscape.
