Apple Pledges Donation for Nepal and Tibet Flood Relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a donation for relief and rebuilding in Nepal and Tibet following devastating flash floods and mudslides. These disasters were triggered by the collapse of a Himalayan glacier on Wednesday, causing a surge of water and mud downstream. The events have resulted in numerous deaths and missing persons, with widespread destruction of infrastructure and homes near the Nepal-Tibet border. Cook expressed condolences on social media, stating Apple's commitment to supporting on-the-ground efforts. This is Apple's fifth disaster relief pledge in just over two months, following contributions to crises in Indonesia, Venezuela, Southern Europe, and Japan. The pledge comes as Tim Cook prepares to step down as CEO. He will transition to the newly created executive chairman role on September 1. John Ternus is set to assume the CEO position. In his new role, Cook is anticipated to continue his involvement in policy matters.