Nepal–Tibet Flood Crisis: A glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash flooding along the Nepal–Tibet border on Aug 26, killing at least 175–300 people (reports vary) and leaving around 1,500 missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet, with rescue hampered by washed-out bridges and roads; officials say there was no rain in Nepal’s Rasuwa district and the trigger was the collapse/debris flow rather than an earthquake. Bhutan Travelers Update: Bhutanese pilgrims are reported safe despite flooding disrupting the Kyirong border route; authorities say no Bhutanese casualties have been reported, and some pilgrims are staying in Kathmandu or moving via alternative routes. Air Connectivity Boost: Air India and Drukair have signed an interline partnership for single-ticket travel between India and Bhutan (notably to Paro via Delhi), with coordinated baggage transfers and onward connections within Bhutan. Digital Payments for Visitors: Bank of Baroda launched UPI Global QR payments (reverse acceptance) so eligible international visitors—including from Nepal and Bhutan—can pay at Indian merchants using home-country apps. Tourism Brand Talk: A viral video sparked debate after an Indian traveler praised a spotless Bhutan vegetable market, prompting calls for cleanliness rethink back home. Cross-Border Mobility Pressure: Bhutan’s immigration handled about 1.79 million entries/exits in July, showing how growing travel and trade are stretching border processing capacity.