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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.

Thousands of people rallied outside Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo on Friday to protest a series of policies promoted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government.

China's javelin thrower Yan Ziyi has claimed her fourth consecutive title in the 2026 Diamond League season. The 18-year-old overcame an early setback to secure victory with a throw of 68.75 meters at the Monaco meeting.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 on Friday to book its first FIFA World Cup semifinal appearance since 2010, setting up a last-four clash against France in Dallas next Tuesday.

China and Namibia have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a China-Namibia Community with a Shared Future for the New Era, with both sides pledging to expand cooperation in trade, infrastructure, technology, and mining.

China has imposed a temporary ban on helium exports. The gas is widely used in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, optical fiber production, and scientific research.

China has successfully completed its first-ever controlled recovery of a carrier rocket's first stage, marking a major breakthrough in reusable rocket technology.

The provincial government in Fujian has set up an investigation team following a fire at a shoe factory that killed 28 people. Authorities have vowed to hold those responsible accountable. Police have detained the owner of the company in Jinjiang.

Drones are serving a critical role in rescue and relief efforts in southern China following severe flooding in Guangxi. Emergency crews are using them to deliver supplies to villages cut-off by floodwater. A company is also using a drone to offer mobile signal coverage.

France is the first team to reach the World Cup semifinals. Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe were on target in the 2-0 win over Morocco. Mbappe is now the tournament's joint top scorer with eight goals.

Italy has expelled two Russian military attaches over alleged espionage linked to an investigation into classified military information reportedly sold to Russian intelligence, prompting Moscow to vow retaliation.

China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are marking the 65th anniversary of their friendship treaty, with DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song leading a delegation to China for a three-day official visit.

The officially-licensed product system at the World Cup is featuring Chinese intangible cultural heritage for the first time. Items of 1,800-year-old traditional Yi embroidery are expected to be sold through official platforms worldwide.