# Nepal flood aftermath and international political updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nepal-flood-aftermath-and-international-political-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-03T08:23:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Nepal, the number of missing persons following recent flooding has exceeded five thousand, resulting in families holding funerals without the recovery of bodies.

In Chile, political developments include José Antonio Kast and Javier Milei expressing agreement regarding sovereignty in the Strait of Magellan. Javier Milei has also called for unity among right-wing movements and criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Additionally, former President Michelle Bachelet addressed rumors concerning a potential candidacy for UN Secretary-General, stating she does not believe she will hold that position. 

Other international reports note that Cuba has introduced measures to flexibilize foreign investment through direct contracting and tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Kast and Milei align on Chilean sovereignty in Strait of Magellan

José Antonio Kast and Javier Milei align on Chilean sovereignty in the Strait of Magellan. Other news includes a listeria food alert and reports of vaccination errors for deceased persons.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-news-nepal-missing-persons-cuba-investment-and-political-updates

### 2026-08-29: Regional news reports cover Chile, Nepal, and Norway

Regional news reports cover Chilean local events, a dramatic flood rescue in Nepal, the death of Harald of Norway, and Cynthia Rimsky winning the 2026 National Literature Prize.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-news-reports-cover-chile-nepal-and-norway

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