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Tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton, who has died at 80, with global leaders and fans remembering her not just for her iconic music but for her extensive philanthropy and steadfast nonpartisan advocacy in education and public life. The world of art also mourns the passing of Yayoi Kusama, whose signature polka dots and avant-garde vision reshaped contemporary art across continents.

On the global stage, tensions persist as disputes over Hamas disarmament stall the US-backed plan for Gaza, prolonging uncertainty for regional stability and complicating efforts for a cease-fire. Meanwhile, President Trump has declared progress in the ongoing Iran war, emphasizing no urgency for peace talks—a stance closely watched by international markets. In Asia, tragedy has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, where flash floods and mudslides have left many dead or missing, including foreign tourists, prompting international concern and rescue efforts.

In science and medicine, a milestone was reached in London with the world’s first AI-assisted brain tumor surgery, and the FDA has approved a new pill offering hope for advanced pancreatic cancer patients after promising trial results.

Developing: The situation on the Nepal-Tibet border remains fluid as authorities search for missing tourists and assess the full scale of the disaster.