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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.

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.