A harrowing rescue on Mount Everest, a deadly hostage standoff in California, and a US House rebuke of Trump's Iran policy - the world is witnessing a perfect storm of global chaos. a Sherpa guide who went missing for a week on Mount Everest has been rescued while crawling to base camp.

The $30 million toe in the water

The US House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran in a rebuke of Trump's policies, a move that could have far-reaching implications for global politics. The resolution, which passed with a three-vote margin, is a significant blow to Trump's efforts to maintain a military presence in the region.

The move comes after months of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which have led to a series of military confrontations and economic sanctions. the resolution's passage is a clear indication that the US is shifting its stance on Iran, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the region.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

In a separate incident, a suspect who took 10 people hostage in a California standoff has been shot and killed by police. The suspect, who was identified as a 35-year-old man, had been holding the hostages for several hours before the standoff ended in a hail of gunfire .

The incident is still under investigation, but authorities have confirmed that the suspect was acting alone and had no known connections to any terrorist organizations. The question on everyone's mind is: who is the unnamed buyer behind this deadly standoff?

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

Meanwhile, Swiss forward Embolo has gone to the US embassy for an urgent World Cup visa after his travel was denied. the incident is an echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up,where a similar visa issue led to a high-profile diplomatic row between the US and Australia.

The incident highlights the complexities of international travel and the challenges faced by athletes and officials in securing visas. it remains to be seen how this will impact Embolo's participation in the World Cup.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

NASA has declared its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence. The spacecraft, which was launched in 2013, was designed to study the Martian atmosphere and search for signs of life.

Auditors have flagged several issues in the May filing, including a lack of communication with the spacecraft and a failure to respond to several attempts to contact it.. the incident highlights the challenges faced by space agencies in communicating with their spacecraft and the importance of regular maintenance and updates.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in Chilean Patagonia, and the incident was captured on camera. The incident is a familiar pattern from the 2019 crash,where a similar incident led to a major overhaul of safety protocols for kayakers and whale watchers.

The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols and the need for kayakers and whale watchers to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions to avoid accidents.