The village of Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district was among the worst hit by the flash flood disaster on August 26. Video taken from a drone 3 days later showed the extent of damage. Scientists who studied satellite images said bedrock underneath a glacier high in the Himalayan region had collapsed, taking part of the glacier with it. The rockfall was so extreme that it registered as magnitude 5.2. The rocks and melted water then swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing a torrent of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.
The village of Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district was among the worst hit by the flash flood disaster on August 26. Video taken from a drone 3 days later showed the extent of damage. Scientists who studied satellite images said bedrock underneath a glacier high in the Himalayan region had collapsed, taking part of the glacier with it. The rockfall was so extreme that it registered as magnitude 5.2. The rocks and melted water then swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing a torrent of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.
Clasping her hands together in prayer, four-year-old Huanle tells God she misses her mum, whom she hasn’t seen since Chinese authorities raided their home last year in a crackdown on their unregistered church.
Last October, Chinese authorities cracked down on the Zion Church, one of the largest underground churches in China, detaining more than 20 of its members, including 43-year-old Wang, Huanle’s mother.
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Clasping her hands together in prayer, four-year-old Huanle tells God she misses her mum, whom she hasn't seen since Chinese authorities raided their home last year in a crackdown on their unregistered church.
Last October, Chinese authorities cracked down on the Zion Church, one of the largest underground churches in China, detaining more than 20 of its members, including 43-year-old Wang, Huanle's mother.
Video: Michael Zhang/AFP.
More at – 's only non-profit, independent English-language news source – impartial, governed by an ethics code. HKFP is a member of the Trust Project, visit hongkongfp.com/ethics to view our journalistic standards.
Satellite imagery taken after deadly flooding hit Nepal on Wednesday revealed the extent of damage to mountain rivers and settlements. Images taken over Bidur showed heavily swollen rivers tracking through the mountains, while images from Timure revealed damage to buildings and houses.
Triggered by a glacier collapse, a torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris hurtled through mountain river systems, killing hundreds of people. It swept away buildings, bridges and power stations.
Satellite imagery taken after deadly flooding hit Nepal on Wednesday revealed the extent of damage to mountain rivers and settlements. Images taken over Bidur showed heavily swollen rivers tracking through the mountains, while images from Timure revealed damage to buildings and houses.
Triggered by a glacier collapse, a torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris hurtled through mountain river systems, killing hundreds of people. It swept away buildings, bridges and power stations.
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While Trump wanted Canada to become America’s 51st state, Canada has become closer to becoming a province of China, saying publicly that Canada needs to diversify its trading partners away from the U.S.. That was just one mistake President Trump has made on trade policy and China, argues our guest Andrew Hale, a fellow at the think tank Advancing American Freedom.
Former Chinese generals Zhang Youxia and He Weidong have been removed from China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), marking a major change in the country’s top military leadership. The move highlights growing uncertainty within China’s military establishment and comes amid a broader reshuffle of senior officials.
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Former Chinese generals Zhang Youxia and He Weidong have been removed from China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), marking a major change in the country’s top military leadership. The move highlights growing uncertainty within China’s military establishment and comes amid a broader reshuffle of senior officials.
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Xi Jinping Purges Top PLA Generals | Galwan-Era Commander Removed | India-China Border In Focus
Xi Jinping has intensified his crackdown on corruption and alleged discipline violations inside China’s People’s Liberation Army, with several senior military figures removed from key positions.
The latest military shake-up has drawn attention in India because of the background of some of the officials involved. A former commander of China’s Western Theater Command, which oversees the region facing India, has been removed from the party and military establishment.
The Western Theater Command played a major role during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan clash, making the latest developments particularly significant for India-China relations.
Several other senior PLA figures have also faced investigations and removal amid Xi Jinping’s broader anti-corruption campaign. The move is being viewed not only as an effort to tackle corruption but also as part of Xi’s drive to strengthen political loyalty and his control over the Chinese military.
The development comes as India-China relations, the unresolved border dispute and a possible Modi-Xi meeting at the upcoming BRICS summit remain closely watched.
Former Indian diplomat Suresh K. Goel joins the discussion to examine Xi Jinping’s military purge, the Galwan and Doklam connection, the India-China border dispute, possible areas of future cooperation and what the developments could mean for bilateral ties.
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Xi Jinping Purges Top PLA Generals | Galwan-Era Commander Removed | India-China Border In Focus
Xi Jinping has intensified his crackdown on corruption and alleged discipline violations inside China's People's Liberation Army, with several senior military figures removed from key positions.
The latest military shake-up has drawn attention in India because of the background of some of the officials involved. A former commander of China's Western Theater Command, which oversees the region facing India, has been removed from the party and military establishment.
The Western Theater Command played a major role during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan clash, making the latest developments particularly significant for India-China relations.
Several other senior PLA figures have also faced investigations and removal amid Xi Jinping's broader anti-corruption campaign. The move is being viewed not only as an effort to tackle corruption but also as part of Xi's drive to strengthen political loyalty and his control over the Chinese military.
The development comes as India-China relations, the unresolved border dispute and a possible Modi-Xi meeting at the upcoming BRICS summit remain closely watched.
Former Indian diplomat Suresh K. Goel joins the discussion to examine Xi Jinping's military purge, the Galwan and Doklam connection, the India-China border dispute, possible areas of future cooperation and what the developments could mean for bilateral ties.
Watch the full discussion for the latest updates on Xi Jinping, China's PLA, Galwan clash, Doklam standoff, India-China border tensions, BRICS, Narendra Modi and China military news.
Nepal and China resumed rescue operations that had been suspended briefly in the flood-hit Himalayas on Friday after risks from an overflowing lake were found to be manageable. The lake formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after a glacier collapse that triggered the initial Wednesday floods. Nepali authorities updated the death toll to 616 on Saturday, with more than 2,400 people missing. Chinese state media said that at least seven people died and 554 others were missing.
Nepal and China resumed rescue operations that had been suspended briefly in the flood-hit Himalayas on Friday after risks from an overflowing lake were found to be manageable. The lake formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after a glacier collapse that triggered the initial Wednesday floods. Nepali authorities updated the death toll to 616 on Saturday, with more than 2,400 people missing. Chinese state media said that at least seven people died and 554 others were missing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has placed senior military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli under investigation for alleged corruption, in a major shake-up of China’s top military leadership. The move reportedly leaves the Central Military Commission with just two active members, raising fresh questions over Xi’s control of the PLA and the scale of the ongoing military purge.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has placed senior military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli under investigation for alleged corruption, in a major shake-up of China’s top military leadership. The move reportedly leaves the Central Military Commission with just two active members, raising fresh questions over Xi’s control of the PLA and the scale of the ongoing military purge.
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