Devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 177 people and left thousands missing, including nearly 300 Indian tourists. India has stepped up efforts to trace stranded citizens, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewing the situation with senior officials and Indian envoys in Kathmandu and Beijing. (Pic/AFP)

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level meetings in Manila with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Philippines Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro. The discussions focused on trade, defence, regional security, the Indo-Pacific and strengthening strategic partnerships. (PICS/PTI/AFP)