Day: June 11, 2025

Elon Musk Expresses Regret Over Attacks on Trump

Elon Musk has expressed regret over his recent attacks on U.S. President Donald Trump, admitting that some of his social media posts “went too far.” Musk’s criticisms included unsubstantiated claims about Trump’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks follow a public fallout after Musk opposed Trump’s tax and spending proposals. Musk has since deleted some of his posts and softened his stance, signaling a potential de-escalation in their conflict.

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Initiative aims to build permanent capacity and increase access to investment and training to save lives and protect infrastructure in vulnerable mountain range

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed ICIMOD as a technical partner for its Building Adaptation and Resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (BARHKH) initiative, launched in December 2023. With $6.52 million in funding, the initiative aims to reduce climate-induced hazards such as floods and landslides in Bhutan and Nepal. Switzerland contributes CHF 2 million and shares its expertise in disaster risk management. The project seeks to strengthen regional resilience, enhance early warning systems, and reduce disaster risks by building capacity and promoting climate-resilient investments.

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