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  • October 19, 2026

China-Nepal Trade Route Disrupted By Floods

Standing on the Pasang Lhamu (Betrawati–Rasuwagadhi) highway; the main China–Nepal trade route—Saloni reports the road is completely severed, with sections washed away and a boundary pillar left isolated by mudslides. Locals say the entire area beyond the Trishuli/Bhotekoshi river was once filled with houses and neighbourhoods; now only one or two buildings remain, the rest swept away or submerged under debris and silt. Authorities estimate about 42 km of this highway and dozens of bridges have been destroyed, cutting off Rasuwa district and forcing reliance on helicopters for rescue and relief.

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Beauty consultant arrested for alleged aggressive sales tactics

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of using aggressive tactics to sell skincare products at a local beauty chain formerly operating under the Opatra London brand. The arrest of the 22-year-old beauty consultant brings the number of people apprehended in the case to three, after two managers linked to the brand were detained over similar tactics last month.

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ISRO Launches EOS-05: Rocket Lifted Off From Second Launch Pad In Sriharikota | WION

ISRO marks its return to the launch calendar after a seven-month gap, putting India’s space programme back in the spotlight. The mission is being closely watched as ISRO looks to resume a steady pace of launches and advance India’s ambitions in space.

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Global Markets Rally Ahead Of Jobs Data | WION Newsroom

– Global Markets Rally Ahead Of Jobs Data
– Oil Heads Up For Sharp Weekly Gain
– Bond Yields Rise As Inflation Fears Grow

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Malaysia’s viral highway ‘snow’

Motorists on Malaysia’s Shah Alam expressway found themselves driving through what appeared to be snow. Viral footage posted online on Thursday showed a thick carpet of white covering the roadway, but the foamy mess was not what it seemed.

Two more tunnel workers rescued in Nepal

Two more hydropower workers were rescued on Friday from a tunnel where they had been trapped by water and debris for more than a week after catastrophic flooding swept through Nepal, government ministers said. Video released by the nation’s energy ministry showed rescuers cheering as one man was pulled from a muddy tunnel opening.

Inside China’s eerie empty megacities | 60 Minutes Australia

As China’s economy boomed, giant metropolises seemingly shot out of no where. Cities were being built faster than architects could plan them. But in cities like Yujiapu the boom outran the demand as it still stands as ghost town.

China’s Unusual Business: Earning Big By Scratching Itches | GRAVITAS

China’s unusual “itch-scratching” business is drawing attention after reports that monthly revenue has reached 100,000 yuan. The niche service highlights the growing demand for unconventional personal-care and wellness businesses in China.

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China’s Missile Test in Pacific Triggers United Response From Regional Countries | Race To Power

China’s missile test in the Pacific has triggered a strong response from regional countries, raising fresh concerns over military activity and strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific. The development comes amid growing tensions and an intensifying security competition across the region.

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Canada’s Secret Political Party

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Canadians thought they were voting for Canada’s Liberal Party in the last election, but that’s not what they got, according to our guest, Canadian investigative journalist Sam Cooper. He says the party is Liberal on its face, but behind the scenes it’s working for outside interests—directly opposite to Canadian’s.

China Eyes Egypt’s Suez Access For Global Trade | WION News

China is deepening its strategic and economic engagement with Egypt, with growing interest in the Suez Canal and its surrounding economic zone as a key gateway for trade between Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Beijing has already invested heavily in Egypt’s Suez-linked infrastructure, while President Xi Jinping’s latest visit signals ambitions for even stronger economic and strategic ties.

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Beauty consultant arrested for alleged aggressive sales tactics

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of using aggressive tactics to sell skincare products at a local beauty chain formerly operating under the Opatra London brand. The arrest of the 22-year-old beauty consultant brings the number of apprehended in the case to three, after two managers linked to the brand were detained over similar tactics last month.

Hong Kong’s first robot-run convenience stores

Beijing-based company Galbot has launched its first humanoid robot-operated convenience stores in Hong Kong. The venues include two outdoor shops in Hung Hom and Wan Chai and an indoor store at Kai Tak. SCMP reporter Llewellyn Cheung got a first-hand look at the store to see what the fully automated shopping experience was like.

Funerals and DNA tests in Nepal a week after disaster

Families continue to perform last rites for victims who were swept away by last week’s flash floods in Nepal. At least 1,200 people have been confirmed dead following the disaster while more than 4,000 others have been reported missing. Authorities have started collecting DNA samples from survivors to help identify flood victims.

Air China aircraft grounded in New York after refuelling mishap

A Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China was grounded at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport after a fuel truck drove away while refuelling. The incident early Monday reportedly damaged the aircraft’s fuel ports and caused a fuel spill on the tarmac. The Chinese flag carrier’s Beijing-bound flight was cancelled, leaving passengers stranded at the gate.

China’s Secret ‘Area 51’ Just Got Much Bigger

China is rapidly expanding a secretive airbase in Xinjiang—and satellite images reveal some disturbing possibilities. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at the massive expansion of Lop Nur Airbase, China’s sixth-generation fighters, stealth drones, the H-20 bomber, and what all this new military infrastructure could mean for Taiwan and the future of China’s military.

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Thailand’s Pattaya pins tourism hopes on 5,000 visiting US sailors

After over 250 days deployed in the Iran conflict, the USS Abraham Lincoln docked at Laem Chabang port, near Pattaya on Wednesday. Businesses in the Thai resort city hope that the more than 5,000 American sailors and Marines on board will spend big during their last pit stop before home.

Woman filmed squatting on live tortoise in China

Public outrage has erupted in China after a woman was filmed squatting on a live tortoise at a Guangdong theme park on August 21. The viral video prompted the park to seek immediate veterinary care for the tortoise.

China’s Pallas-1 reaches orbit as reusable rocket race heats up

Chinese rocket maker Galactic Energy has successfully sent its Pallas-1 medium-to-large reusable rocket into orbit. The launch marks the latest milestone in Beijing’s drive to develop reusable launch capabilities and narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Research shows China-Nepal floods impossible to outrun

The first Chinese study of the Nepal-Tibet disaster found that the surface velocity of the debris flow from the flash floods was moving at about 19 metres (62ft) per second when it first struck Gyrong Port in Tibet. The speed is almost twice the average pace of the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, when he set the 100-metre record in 2009. While it is still not clear what caused the avalanche that triggered the flooding, Chinese scientists say that rising global temperatures are causing ice in the Himalayas to melt faster. At least 16 people have died and more than 546 others remain missing on the China side of the disaster zone, while the death toll on the Nepal side has reached 1,058 with 4,606 still missing.

Search and rescue efforts continue after China-Nepal disaster

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More than 100 Nepalese citizens and one British national have been rescued during the most recent search operations following devastating flash floods, according to the Nepalese army on Tuesday. The confirmed death toll exceeded 1,000 on Tuesday, as rescuers used heavy machinery, helicopters and excavators to try and reach thousands of people still missing one week after the Himalayan disaster left a trail of destruction in the region.

The US is #1…in DEBT

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The U.S. is winning…when it comes to debt, which means long-term it’s in big trouble. With $40 trillion in debt, the entire budget of the Pentagon is now smaller than the interest payments the US is making on its debt.This puts the U.S. in a position where it may not be able to maintain its superpower status for much longer.

How an American teacher and Chinese farmer grew a forest in the desert

In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky raised US$5,000 to help Inner Mongolian farmer Yin Yuzhen fight desertification by planting trees in northern China’s Mu Us Desert. Twenty-six years later, they reunited to walk through a thriving green forest that replaced the barren sands.

China holds memorial services for mudslide victims

Memorial services were held Tuesday morning on the Chinese side of the China-Nepal border for victims of last week’s deadly mudslide and flash floods. According to the regional government’s latest update, 16 people were killed when the mudslide slammed into Gyirong Port on August 26, and hundreds more are still missing. Meanwhile, Chinese rescue teams are racing to clear a key road leading to the port. When reopened, the road will allow more emergency personnel and vehicles to reach the disaster zone.

China’s Top 3 Airlines Lose $1.2 Billion in First Half of 2026 | WION Newspoint

China’s three largest state-owned airlines—Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines—have reported a combined first-half net loss of about 8.2 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) for 2026. Marking their seventh consecutive year of first-half losses, the carriers were heavily impacted by surging jet fuel costs driven by geopolitical conflicts and sluggish domestic travel demand. Despite revenue growth across all three airlines, skyrocketing fuel expenses completely erased financial gains.

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Girl rescued from muddy debris in Nepal

A six-year-old girl has been reunited with her parents after she was trapped for about 60 hours in mud-covered debris in Nepal. Manisha Magar was among those who went missing after a deadly flash flood hit the country last week.

Principal saves at least 900 students from Nepal flash floods

Nepalese principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls the harrowing moments before he decided to order students to evacuate just before a deadly flash flood hit their school. The fateful decision ended up saving the lives of over 900 students from the disaster in Nepal.

China’s Ministry Reveals Dual Country Espionage Details | WION

China’s Ministry of State Security just disclosed a textbook espionage trap to warn public. It started as paid translation jobs.

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The Drone War Goes Underwater | WION Defence Pulse

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel, strengthening deep-sea diving and submarine rescue capabilities. With China expanding its underwater reach and Pakistan adding Chinese-origin Hangor-class submarines, India is building a wider undersea defence network combining submarines, sonar systems, anti-submarine warfare craft and deep-sea support vessels. This video explains how INS Nipun gives Indian navy a dedicated deep-sea diving and submarine rescue platform on the western seaboard.

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Americans Don’t Want to Hear This…

China could potentially shut down America’s power grid—and the threat may already be inside the equipment we rely on. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at Chinese-made transformers, inverters, cyberattacks, Volt Typhoon, and the growing risks to America’s critical infrastructure. The scary part? Most people aren’t paying attention.

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Nepal rescue efforts focused on hydropower tunnels

Rescue efforts in Nepal are intensifying at five hydropower projects flooded by last Wednesday’s devastating mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. Authorities said last Friday that 100 of the 933 workers from the plants are still believed to be trapped alive.

South Korea’s Unification Church leader jailed for bribery

A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in prison on charges of bribing officials, including the then-president’s wife. The Seoul Central District Court found that Han Hak-ja, 83, had given money and luxury items to politicians to secure policy favours. The gifts included a handbag and diamond necklace given to former first lady Kim Keon-hee while her husband, Yoon Suk-yeol, was president.

Orangutan rescued from Borneo wildfires

A sick orangutan has been found in the Indonesian village of Ketapang, a victim of forest fires sweeping Borneo island. A wildlife foundation rushed a veterinarian to the scene to treat the animal, which was suffering from respiratory illness. The worsening smoke haze has pushed Indonesia to intensify efforts to contain the fires across Borneo and Sumatra.

Nepal digs mass graves for unidentified flood victims

Nepali authorities have converted a forest in the scenic Chitwan district into a temporary burial ground for unidentified victims of last week’s devastating flash floods. Authorities said DNA samples were collected from each body and the gravesites were carefully recorded, allowing for remains to be exhumed if the deceased can be identified later. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts in Nepal have increasingly focused on freeing hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels linked to several major hydropower projects.

Crowds visit Hong Kong bookstore set to close after police raid

An independent Hong Kong bookstore that has shut its doors six weeks after a national security police raid, drew long queues of customers on its final day. As the Have a Nice Stay bookstore wrapped up four years in business on Sunday afternoon, the queues wound through a dim staircase in a Prince Edward tenement building as some customers waited up to 45 minutes to enter the third-floor shop. The closure followed a mid-July operation by national security officers, who raided the shop alongside nearby Greenfield Bookstore over allegations of acts with seditious intent.

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