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Nepal-China floods death toll rises to 781 as search operations continue

The death toll from the devastating floods and landslides that struck areas along the Nepal-China border has risen to 781, while 2,502 people remain missing, according to the latest figures released by Nepal’s disaster risk reduction authorities. Five days after the disaster, Nepalese authorities......

China: Two Senior Military Officials Removed from the State Central Military Commission

Beijing announced on Friday the removal of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from their positions within the State Central Military Commission. Both have been under investigation since January for alleged serious violations of discipline and law, marking a significant development affecting the Chinese military......

G20: Washington Aims to Rally Partners Behind Its Strategy Against Iran

The United States intends to place Iran at the center of its discussions with major global economic powers. As a G20 meeting approaches in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to engage in multiple exchanges with his counterparts to strengthen international pressure......

Shanghai Aims to Revitalize Its Offshore Bond Market with Financial Incentives

Shanghai is preparing a series of measures aimed at revitalizing its offshore bond market. The municipality is considering subsidizing certain foreign issuers and facilitating investment from Chinese banks in bonds issued within the free trade zone. The stated goal is to establish a genuine international......

Floods in Nepal and Tibet: Death toll exceeds 350, over 1,300 missing

A massive glacial collapse at the border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday morning unleashed a wall of water, mud, and rocks across Himalayan communities, killing at least 350 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists and pilgrims from around twenty countries. Rescue......

Chinese Robotics: Material Dominance Hindered by Lack of AI

China has now established itself as the undisputed giant in humanoid robot manufacturing on a global scale. By deploying an ambitious industrial model supported by massive public subsidies and an extremely dense supply network, the country produces nearly all of the physical units in circulation worldwide.......

Jack Ma Invests $77 Million in Alibaba Amid Massive AI Bet

The founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, has just increased his stake in the Chinese tech giant with an investment of over 600 million Hong Kong dollars, approximately 76.5 million US dollars. These purchases, made over two consecutive sessions, come just days after a fundraising of 80 billion Hong Kong dollars......

Shein Targets $1.8 Billion in Hong Kong Despite Xinjiang Controversies

Shein's IPO in Hong Kong has reached a critical milestone. While the ultra-fast fashion giant continues to face criticism over its social and environmental practices, the order book for the operation is reportedly already fully covered by investor demand. This momentum comes at a time when an American......

Artificial Intelligence: Bill Gates Calls for Jobs Reserved for Humans and New Regulations

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that now surpasses the ability of governments and institutions to anticipate its consequences. In a new essay of nearly 6,000 words, Bill Gates sounds the alarm and believes that humanity is entering one of the most turbulent transformation periods in its......

Nepal: 19 Dead and Nearly 400 Missing After Severe Flooding

Nepal is facing a new natural disaster after severe flooding and landslides occurred on Wednesday in several areas of the country. The latest toll reported by authorities indicates at least 19 dead and 384 people missing, including 291 foreign tourists. Search operations are ongoing in the hardest-hit......

Taiwan Aims to Accelerate Military Drone Program Amid Chinese Pressure

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is urging Parliament to approve a comprehensive defense program focused on drones. With a budget of 210 billion Taiwanese dollars, approximately 6.6 billion dollars, this funding aims to rapidly enhance the island's military capabilities in response to the Chinese......

China: A Deadly Mudslide in Nepal Leaves Casualties and Missing Persons in Tibet

A mudslide that occurred Wednesday morning near the border between Nepal and China has resulted in a heavy human toll, still undetermined. Rescue operations have been mobilized at the Gyirong border post, while Beijing has ordered all available resources to be deployed to locate those affected. A sudden......

China: Beijing urges its citizens to leave Eswatini amid tensions with Taiwan

Beijing has recommended that its citizens leave Eswatini quickly, citing a deterioration of the security situation in this small southern African kingdom. Behind this consular warning lies a particularly sensitive diplomatic issue: Eswatini remains one of the few countries that officially recognizes......

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