In a news wrap on Friday, two men were rescued from a tunnel in Nepal more than a week after severe flooding affected the region. The deluge impacted Himalayan river valleys, leading to significant casualties and damage. Ukraine's president reported that a Russian drone struck the headquarters of the country's security service, resulting in at least nine injuries. In New York, police fatally shot a man armed with a knife on the Brooklyn Bridge.
In Nepal, the two workers had been trapped in the underground tunnels of a hydropower plant for nine days. Search teams heard voices from inside the tunnel, which helped them locate the men. Both were airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu, with one in critical condition. One of the rescued workers, Sanjay Sah, stated through an interpreter that he felt responsible for the safety of others during the incident.
The families of the trapped workers expressed relief upon hearing the news of their rescue, with Hira Shova Maharjan, the wife of one of the rescued men, sharing her joy after days of anxiety. Rescue teams continue to search for more survivors, with over 100 individuals believed to be trapped in the same tunnel. The floods have resulted in at least 1,200 confirmed deaths, with over 5,000 people still missing.
In Ukraine, President Zelenskyy confirmed that a Russian drone attack targeted the security service's headquarters in Kyiv, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The attack caused heavy damage and injuries, prompting a statement from Ukraine's foreign minister regarding the need for retaliation.
Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., President Trump characterized the military actions in Iran as intermittent strikes, downplaying the situation's severity. At least 18 U.S. service members have died since military operations began over six months ago.
In the Midwest and East Coast, cleanup efforts are ongoing following severe storms that caused flooding and power outages. In Ohio, water rescues were conducted as floodwaters inundated neighborhoods, while Pittsburgh remains under a flood watch.
In New York, police responded to a report of a man with a knife on the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to a standoff that ended with the man being shot. This incident follows another police shooting earlier in the week involving a knife-wielding suspect.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her resignation effective at the end of the year after seven years in the role, during which the league experienced significant growth. No successor has been named yet.
On Wall Street, stocks closed lower due to concerns over rising interest rates, with the Dow Jones industrial average dropping approximately 270 points, and the S&P 500 also ending the week lower.