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A US government watchdog report on the Iran war has detailed shortfalls in advanced weapons, and damage to US facilities in the Middle East. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress in late July that the war had cost 37.5 billion dollars up until that point.

Official data shows China's economy has remained generally stable in the first eight months of the year. The value-added industrial output increased by 5.3 percent year on year. In August alone, it grew 5.2 percent, 0.7 points faster than the previous month.

UN humanitarians have warned that hostilities in Yemen are forcing people to flee their homes, causing civilian casualties and putting already stretched humanitarian operations under growing pressure.

Over 85 percent of German companies operating in China plan to maintain or expand their current level of engagement, while more than half intend to increase investment.

Authorities will make efforts to promote the development of services at kindergartens and nursery centers. More than 3,000 pediatricians from higher-level hospitals will help medical institutions strengthen services at the community level.

The National Medical Products Administration says the standard will address problems including the dataset's inconsistent quality control. The new standard will take effect on September 1 next year.

More than 600 Indonesian rescuers are searching for 129 people still missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea on the weekend. Authorities have rescued 108 people from the ship. At least six people are known to have died from the incident.

Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton on Sunday to win the US Open, capturing the second Grand Slam title of his career just months after his French Open triumph.

More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in south China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. Wanning city has activated the highest-level emergency response.

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services has concluded in Beijing, with strong attendance and expanded business activity. Nearly 420,000 visits were recorded at the core exhibition area, up 36.6 percent year on year.

Rescue crews in Indonesia are still searching for around 130 people aboard a passenger ship in the Java Sea. The vessel had 243 people on board when it was reported missing early Sunday.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is only opposed to US military bases in the region and has no problem with its neighbors.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed five initiatives to promote "Greater BRICS" cooperation in AI, trade and investment facilitation, the digital industry, smart manufacturing, and talent development.

Sun Xinran won the first Grand Slam singles title of her career after finishing runner-up at the French Open and Wimbledon this year. She beat Anna Pushkareva in three sets in a rematch of the Wimbledon final.

A source close to Iran's negotiating team said all of the Gulf's entry route and a portion of the exit are within Iranian territorial waters, adding that the understanding does not mean the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the two countries can learn from each other's strengths and achieve shared development.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on BRICS countries to stand on the right side of history and play a pioneering role in maintaining peace and stability.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit in India. He will join other leaders in charting a new course for the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people will not surrender to US economic pressure. Pezeshkian accuses Washington of trying to force Iran to capitulate by worsening people's living conditions and restricting access to facilities.

China Southern Airlines says it is resuming regular passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi starting September 21. It marks the restart of the airline's Indian service after a six-year pause.

A medical ultrasound large model is being exhibited for the first time at the China International Fair for Trade in Services. The event is also showcasing the world's first AI training partner and unmanned post office robot.

The BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi has discussed topics such as strengthening supply chain resilience, trade in services, and the digital economy. India's external affairs minister noted that supply chain connectivity and trade facilitation have become crucial, highlighting digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, fintech and advanced manufacturing as major opportunities.

The fifth batch of Chinese emergency relief supplies has arrived in Nepal, following last month's devastating mudslide. The supplies include diesel generators, medical protective masks, and DNA testing equipment and reagents.

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky has rejected Japan's demand that Russia remove a monument in the city of Khabarovsk commemorating victory over militarist Japan in World War II.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has described BRICS as the most important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.