AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Iran has stated it will ban military ships from using the Hormuz Strait, as part of a potential agreement being negotiated with Oman, according to Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister. This comes nearly six months after the start of the Iran war, during which the waterway has largely been closed. In a separate development, Israeli strikes in Gaza continue, testing the fragile ceasefire with Hamas.

Meanwhile, Meta has agreed to a $18 billion settlement to address teen social media addiction, implementing stronger child safety measures on its platforms. In Nepal and Tibet, catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse have left at least 162 people dead, with 558 missing, according to China's Xinhua News Agency. The Lhende Khola river system has flooded twice in just 14 months, posing threats to communities, infrastructure, and water supplies.

Dolly Parton, philanthropist and businesswoman, was known for her belief in helping others, having donated millions to causes such as children's literacy, COVID-19 vaccine development, and flood relief efforts.