INSANE: 24 - The Real Truth

China says flash flood disaster caused by high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal

China suggests a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal caused the devastating flash flood. This disaster killed hundreds in Nepal and three people in Tibet. Chinese officials confirmed evacuations of tourists and pilgrims from Gyirong County. President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Nepal's president over the tragedy.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Xi chairs meeting to review rescue efforts following Nepal-Tibet flash floods

Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting on devastating flash floods impacting the Tibet-Nepal border. Hundreds have died and many remain missing after the disaster struck Gyirong County. Emergency rescue operations are underway, and efforts focus on resettling affected populations. Search plans will be formulated scientifically to find all missing…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan from August 29-30, attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan from August 31

Prime Minister Modi will visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend the important summit. This visit occurs as India and China work to improve bilateral relations. Discussions will focus…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

In 6,000-word essay Microsoft co-founder also expresses concern governments not prepared for technology’s impact

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Disquiet grows over AI's dangers: Gates sets tone for pivotal one-on-one with Xi as a race against time begins

AI risks: A key proposal Bill Gates plans to raise is international monitoring of AI systems capable of designing molecules or assisting biological attacks. He believes such oversight could be structured without restricting legitimate technological development.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China's Xi Jinping

The Microsoft cofounder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restricting potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took initiative on that first.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China

The United States is imposing economic sanctions on Iran's financial networks globally. China, Iran's largest trading partner, presents a significant challenge to this strategy. President Trump plans to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping soon, impacting policy decisions. Beijing states its cooperation with Iran adheres to international law and will be…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

China Warns It Will Take 'All Necessary Measures' Against US Over Fresh Iran Sanctions

China has vowed to take necessary measures to protect its interests following the US's new sanctions on Iran, warning that such actions could escalate global tensions and disrupt economic order.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

India-China agree to seek 'political settlement' of boundary issue: MEA

India conveyed to China the importance of border peace for bilateral ties. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks. They discussed delimitation of the frontier and trans-boundary cooperation efforts. Both sides agreed to continue seeking a political settlement of the boundary question. Maintaining peace…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

China warns US of retaliation if Trump's 'Economic D-Day' sanctions hit their Iran oil trade

China has warned that it could take retaliatory measures if the United States significantly expands secondary sanctions targeting Chinese companies doing business with Iran, according to reporting by the Financial Times.

The Times of India · Aug 25