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Rescue operations have resumed in the Nepal-Tibet border region after a pause due to fears of a second glacial flood. The death toll has climbed to at least 579 in Nepal and five in Tibet, with hundreds more missing.
The US Justice Department has revised its earlier statement, clarifying that several government agencies, including the Senate and the Federal Reserve, were targets of a Chinese hacking group but not necessarily breached. The correction narrows the scope of confirmed intrusions and underscores the distinction between targeting and actual compromise.
Nepal and China have temporarily halted rescue efforts in the wake of a catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood that killed over 470 people, with hundreds still missing. The barrier lake formed by the disaster has begun overflowing, posing a renewed threat to downstream communities.
Japan plans to expand its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program to provide defense equipment to at least 12 countries in fiscal year 2026, up from 8 in the previous year. This move is part of Tokyo's efforts to strengthen security ties with like-minded nations amid growing concerns over China's military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
The US government said it blocked cyber intrusions linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers, with NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate among the targets. The attacks were detected and neutralized before causing major damage, though details remain undisclosed.
The US Justice Department has announced the disruption of a China-linked cyber operation targeting sensitive government agencies including NASA, the Senate and the Fed, by disabling two attack platforms operated by a Chinese company. The infrastructure had been used to compromise networks since 2018, with recent breaches at Energy Department labs and other US entities.
Iran and China have agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership, prioritizing enhanced cooperation across bilateral, regional, and international issues. The decision comes amid ongoing talks on the Middle East, including Iran's nuclear program and the Gaza conflict.
Weight-loss drug manufacturers are stepping up obesity awareness campaigns in public venues across China, bypassing restrictions on direct advertising for prescription drugs. This indirect strategy aims to tap into China’s growing market for weight-loss treatments, where competition is heating up.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3, including attending the SCO summit in Bishkek. The trip aims to bolster regional cooperation and marks his first visit to Egypt in a decade.
