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The Ministry of Water Resources says China will continue to share emergency hydrological monitoring information with Nepal, covering barrier and glacial lake risks, to aid rescue and disaster relief efforts.

The National Energy Administration says China will advance the development of robust, intelligent and digitalized power grids to ensure the safe and stable operation of its power system, as it expects demand to grow 5 percent annually during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

Authorities in Xizang say the number of deaths in last week's mudslide that hit Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border has risen to 21, with 541 people missing. Over 2,000 people have joined search and rescue efforts since the disaster last week.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a state visit to Egypt. The leaders discussed deepening bilateral ties and working together to maintain peace in the Middle East.

New world No. 1 Zhao Xintong eased past Oliver Brown 4-1 in the first round of the snooker British Open in Cheltenham. Reigning world champion Wu Yize struggled to find his best form against Kyren Wilson and fell to the 2024 world champion 4-1.

Rescuers have basically restored road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Xizang in southwest China after days of round-the-clock repair work on a damaged national highway. Rescue personnel, relief supplies, and some equipment entered the core area via land routes.

Officials say restoring road access to the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port remains the top priority as rescue efforts continue in Xizang in southwest China. Nearly 700 personnel are involved in the effort to repair the G216 national highway leading to the port on the China-Nepal border.

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries. He made the remarks in a written speech delivered upon his arrival in Cairo for a state visit at the invitation of the Egyptian President.

Authorities have relocated hundreds of villagers from the affected area after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port in Xizang last week, and more than 2,000 personnel are involved in search and rescue operations.

Chines President Xi Jinping has addressed the SCO Plus meeting and called for a more equal, just, and multipolar world order. He urged major powers to take the lead in upholding international rule of law and called for a reinvigorated United Nations.

The relief supplies include drones, DNA test equipment, and water purifiers. The mudslide in northern Nepal has killed more than 1,000 people, with nearly 4,600 missing.

Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Summit in Bishkek, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a four-point proposal that includes prioritizing development and security, adopting a people-centered approach, and committing to dialogue and negotiations.

The National Energy Administration says China's installed photovoltaic power capacity has surpassed coal-fired power capacity for the first time, making PV the country's largest power source by installed capacity.

China has deployed rescue helicopters to reach the hardest-hit areas of the Gyirong Port in Xizang following last week's mudslide. The helicopters delivered key supplies and personnel to assist the ongoing rescue efforts on the frontlines of the disaster on the China-Nepal border.

Rescuers using heavy machinery are working round the clock to reopen a major highway leading to the mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port in Xizang in southwest China. Restoring the vital route will facilitate the entry of key equipment, personnel and supplies into the disaster area.

The Nepali foreign ministry said the government has maintained close communication with its neighbors and the international community following the deadly mudslide, adding that Nepal has received generous support from countries and partners including China, India, Japan, and the United States.

The equipment includes flatbed trailers, ground mats, and cranes. The vehicles will help clear roadblocks and restore access to National Highway G216. Authorities aim to reopen the vital artery, ensure the smooth passage of relief supplies, and facilitate ongoing search-and-rescue operations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to better align development strategies and deepen exchanges of experience in governance. President Xi is in Bishkek to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

In the core disaster area, dozens of rescue workers have completed two rounds of search within an area of 40,000 square meters. Telecom operators have set up base stations near mudslide-hit Gyirong Port.

The purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July. The sub-indices for production and new orders both rose above the line separating expansion and contraction.

Rescuers are racing against time to search for survivors after a mudslide hit the border port of Gyirong in Xizang in southwest China. They are pushing forward into the core disaster area, carrying out road mud removal, disinfection and epidemic prevention.

A shooting at a rave party left one dead and five others injured in the capital of Switzerland's northern Aargau canton in the early hours of Sunday. Swiss police are conducting a nationwide manhunt for the unidentified perpetrators.

Communications have been restored at the core rescue site near Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border. New base stations have been set up along the route to support ongoing rescue operations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and a state visit. In a written speech, President Xi said China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation is entering a “golden period” of rapid development.

A new barrier lake is forming after a fresh landslide downstream of Xizang's Purepu Tsangpo River, adding to the one created by Wednesday's devastating mudslide. Experts are conducting ground surveys in the area to assess the situation.

Chinese relief supplies and four rescue experts have arrived in Nepal to assist with disaster relief efforts following devastating mudslides. The supplies include tents, blankets, sleeping bags, emergency food and other relief materials.

Authorities in Xizang say 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries, including Nepal, India, Latvia and the United States, are missing in the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border.

More than 2,100 rescuers have joined the operation after a mudslide hit Gyirong Port in Xizang along the China-Nepal border. They are advancing toward the core disaster area via air, land and water routes.

The mudslide at Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in Xizang has killed at least 16 people, with 546 others missing. Rescuers are pushing deeper into the disaster zone while authorities are stepping up monitoring and working to keep emergency communications running.

Helicopters carrying food, medicine and rescue gear have dropped supplies to the core area at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Xizang. Drones are assessing conditions as rescue teams continue to advance.

The Chinese and Nepali foreign ministers have spoken on the phone and pledged efforts to assist stranded citizens following a mudslide at the border.

China saw 35,000 newly established foreign-invested enterprises in the first half of 2026, up seven percent year on year. The number of new foreign-invested enterprises rose in major exporting provinces.

Drones are flying ahead to assess conditions as rescue teams continue to advance toward key mudslide-hit areas of Gyirong Port, Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest China.

Gyirong Town in southwest China has set up temporary shelters in hotels and village homestays for people affected by the mudslide. Nearly 500 residents and another 555 tourists have been safely relocated.

Iran has outlined conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Its top demand is the full lifting of the US naval blockade. Meanwhile, the US says it has removed all mines from the key waterway.

Researchers have completed a laser communications test between the Earth and the Moon, and established a two-way link across a distance of over 400,000 km. Scientists describe the link as an "information highway" that will provide a new high-speed data transmission route for future lunar missions.

Two barrier lakes have formed at the confluence of two rivers in Nepal and China. Experts say the water levels at the lakes are decreasing with natural outflow, and they are monitoring water volume and flow rate.

Authorities say 579 people are dead and more than 1,900 missing after the devastating floods in northern Nepal. Meteorologists forecast that the region may have more rain in the coming days.

Over 2,000 rescue workers and 86 specialists have been deployed to the disaster area. Local authorities have relocated about 500 people to temporary shelters that offer tents, beds and food.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy with the United States can get back on track if Washington recognizes that pressure against Tehran does not work.

A senior official with China's top economic regulator has rejected the so-called "China squeeze" narrative, saying the country has supported the industrialization and green development of developing countries through concrete actions.

The Shenzhou-23 astronauts aboard China's space station have completed a five-and-a-half-hour spacewalk. They repaired a solar wing and installed a space debris protection device with support from the space station's robotic arm.