China, Nepal and Tibet
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Massive landslides and catastrophic flash floods have wreaked havoc at the Nepal-China border, destroying houses, wiping out bridges and killing hundreds.
China's official response to U.S. secondary Iran sanctions has also been muted so far. Beijing responded by saying it would "take all necessary measures" to protect itself, but did not elaborate on possible actions. When asked about communication with the U.S. on Iran, a foreign ministry spokesperson said there was no information to share.
A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal. Authorities in both countries have reported more than 160 deaths and over 1,300 people missing.
A leading Chinese A.I. start-up released its latest model and made the case that China’s embrace of open software is safer than Silicon Valley’s closed approach.
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Around the world, people desperately search for news of missing loved ones after Nepal-China floods
Officials have not yet released names of those confirmed dead or still missing, as rescue efforts continue Thursday. But the scale of the tragedy is becoming clear.
At least 540 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are reported missing in the Himalayan region as authorities race to find survivors after devastating flash floods.
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Cabbage From China Was Laced With Formaldehyde. U.S. Consumer Trust in Kimchi Now Faces a Test
Following the news of the scandal, unclear cabbage sourcing and limited routine testing may leave American consumers with more questions than answers.
The World Humanoid Robot Games' crashes show how far the technology still needs to go to be useful, "Survivor" reality TV star and robotics scientist Christian Hubicki says.
The Pentagon's dwindling stockpile of weapons is worrying Asian allies that face threats from China and North Korea.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is overseeing the shift of munitions using an “orders book” under longstanding Pentagon procedures.