WhatsApp services restored following global outage

In a Facebook post, he detailed an extensive, multi-agency response to the disaster that has heavily impacted downstream communities across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading, asserting that "protecting the lives of every affected citizen remains the government's top priority."

The US has paused visa appointments globally to conduct staff training on stricter applicant screening. Part of President Donald Trump's broader immigration crackdown, the move cancels scheduled interviews without a clear timeline for resumption, adding fresh uncertainty for immigrant visa seekers worldwide.

Widespread power riots erupted across Karachi as residents protested prolonged, unannounced electricity outages and resulting water shortages. Demonstrators burned tyres and blocked major roads, leaving thousands stranded for hours. K-Electric blamed the blackouts on rampant electricity theft and over PKR 3 billion in unpaid dues.

A former Meta engineering director on Wednesday (local time) accused Instagram of taking a "don't ask, don't tell" approach toward children under 13 on its platform, alleging that safety was treated as secondary to user engagement and profits, ABC News reported.

Tropical Storm Lala, which caused flooding, strong winds and widespread power outages across Hawaii, began moving away from the islands on Sunday as its eye pulled away from Kauai, CNN reported.