Weather & Disaster Risk: ICIMOD warns that even with a below-normal monsoon forecast for parts of the Hindu Kush Himalaya, flash floods, landslides and drought-flood swings remain a serious threat as short bursts of intense rain can still hit hard. Politics (NC): Nepali Congress dissident leaders plan a Koshi Province-level unity gathering in Biratnagar today, aiming to push internal reforms and strengthen accountability. Foreign Affairs: FM Shishir Khanal has arrived in Beijing for four-day talks with China’s Wang Yi, with meetings also planned with Nepali community members and Chinese business leaders. Nepal-India Connectivity: Nepal and India reviewed cross-border railway plans, including steps toward passenger services on the Janakpur–Ayodhya section and progress on Raxaul–Kathmandu and other broad-gauge links. Urban Governance: Kathmandu Metropolis outlined FY 2083/84 priorities including safer urban transport, land pooling completion, and social security arrangements. Economy & Food: NRB data shows food and other crop production fell 6.76% in the first half of FY 2025/26. Public Safety: Nepal recorded 11 deaths and 119 injuries in road accidents in 24 hours. Monsoon Outlook (Local): DHM says skies are generally cloudy in several provinces with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and possible light snowfall in higher Himalayas. Crime & Justice: Two people were arrested in Kathmandu over an online “Shakir Mobile” iPhone fraud scheme. Sports: Qatar and Switzerland played out a 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw.