Threats of cyclones and deadly surf as the Category 3 storm path approaches Hawaiian islands on Monday night.
Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.
BRICS, SCO and other organisations can offer relief from great power pressure but do not provide collective defence.
Rescues fuel hope more could be found alive as Nepal's flood death toll passes 1,331, with people missing on both sides.