Chinese premier and PSC member
Floods and mudslides triggered by a glacier collapse along the Bhote Koshi river have killed hundreds and left thousands missing in Nepal and Tibet. Authorities warn of continuing flash floods; foreign nationals are among the missing. Governments and aid agencies are mobilising to assist, with Britain and the United States offering support.
A glacier-triggered flash flood has collapsed into rivers near Nepal and Tibet, creating a barrier lake that has swelled to about 2.5 million cubic metres. Officials warn of a high risk of breach as authorities monitor rising water levels and potential secondary floods. Rescues continue, with hundreds dead and many missing as relief operations press on.
A glacial collapse has sent a vast torrent of ice, mud and debris down Himalayan river systems, killing hundreds and leaving almost 1,000 people missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams have recovered hundreds of bodies, evacuated trapped workers from hydropower sites and are racing to monitor and drain newly formed barrier lakes that threaten further floods.
A section of glacier near Langtang Lirung has collapsed and has sent a fast-moving surge of ice, rock and water through valleys of Tibet and northern Nepal. Rescue teams from Nepal, China and international partners have been searching for survivors; officials have reported hundreds dead and thousands missing while authorities warn of further flood risk from newly formed lakes.
Somalia and Qatar reaffirm cooperation, focusing on regional stability. Barre has briefed Qatar on security gains and development, while Qatar’s prime minister praises Somalia’s sovereignty and cooperation. Discussions cover cross-border terrorism, international security, and mutual support.
Floods on the Nepal-China border have killed at least 1,000 people, with thousands more missing. Nepal reports 3,900+ missing and foreigners among the missing; China reports hundreds missing on its side. Rescue operations are ongoing amid difficult weather and risk of further floods.
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Ocean Melody, is burning at the Beihai Shipyard in Qingdao after a fire broke out during repairs. Twelve crew have been evacuated and five are injured. Xi Jinping has ordered urgent rescue efforts and a full investigation, as authorities work to prevent secondary disasters.
China has enacted new exit and entry regulations to curb outbound travel for officials, tech workers and other risk groups, expanding the use of exit bans and formalizing enforcement at the border. The rules target export-control breaches and may affect ordinary citizens at times, according to state statements and critics.
China has tightened border controls and exit bans, expanding restrictions on leaving the country for those deemed a risk to national security or who violate technology import/export regulations. The measures also curb foreign entry for false visa information and target illegal cross-border activities, while stressing that ordinary travelers are not affected.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has placed President Trump on speaker during a tech conference conversation with All-In podcast hosts and defended continued data centre and AI development. Trump has warned against what he called efforts to block data-centre construction and has pledged support for the industry, while polling shows strong local opposition to new data centres over environmental and cost concerns.
President Donald Trump has announced the formation of an "AI Force" and said he will appoint an AI "czar," pledging not to hinder the industry's growth and calling recent safety warnings a "hoax." He has said the existing criminal and civil justice system will handle bad actors and gave no details on the new body's role, budget or timeline.
China has opened the New Yalu River Bridge, linking Dandong and Sinuiju to bolster trade, cross-border mobility, and people-to-people exchanges. The 3km crossing is expected to ease pressure on the aging Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge and expand corridor connectivity. Trade with North Korea has risen in recent years, with 2025 figures at about $2.7 billion.
Kim Jong Un has visited China, signalling closer ties with Beijing and Moscow as North Korea seeks economic and political support amid global tensions. The New Yalu River Bridge has opened, potentially boosting trade and signaling a strategic alignment ahead of regional milestones.
The Sultan of Oman has visited China, signing a strategic partnership and 14 memorandums of understanding. The agreements cover digital economy, BeiDou navigation, energy, and investment, while underscoring Oman’s bid to diversify its economy under Vision 2040.