Sri Lanka has been hit by heavy monsoon rains for a week, leading to severe flooding and landslides. At least six people have lost their lives in the disaster. The Galle region, south of Colombo, experienced a landslide, and several incidents of fallen trees and mudslides occurred in different areas. Among the casualties, five people died when a tree fell on a moving bus, and one person was killed when their house was struck by a rock during a landslide in Galle. Additionally, five individuals were injured when a tree fell on a bus. Floods and landslides have damaged hundreds of houses in 12 districts, with 1,473 families seeking shelter in temporary accommodations, and more than 50,000 people affected.
According to CNN International, US intelligence officials refuted Israel’s claims that Iran is nearing nuclear weapons capability. The report, citing four US intelligence sources, stated that Iran is not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon and would need at least three years to produce one capable of striking a target. It also noted that recent Israeli attacks may have only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months. While damage was done to the Natanz facility, the Fordow site remained largely intact. Experts emphasized that significant damage to Fordow would require US military involvement.
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