Nepal-China Flood Crisis: Rescue teams pulled survivors from mud-choked areas as the death toll from the Himalayan flash floods rose to 500+ in Nepal and 5 in China’s Xizang, with thousands still missing; authorities kept watch on a newly formed barrier lake that could trigger another surge. Border Response: China’s professional search-and-rescue teams reached the Gyirong Port crossing, reporting “nothing but ruins,” while operations resumed after brief suspension over overflow risk. Cyber & US-China Tensions: The US DOJ corrected earlier claims, saying major US agencies were “targets” of a Chinese hacking platform rather than confirmed victims, as Washington continues to press the breach narrative. AI Governance & Health: China issued ethical guidelines for AI medical imaging, stressing privacy, fairness, informed consent, and that AI outputs can’t replace doctors’ final decisions. Military Shake-up: China removed two senior officers from the Central Military Commission amid corruption/discipline probes. China-Africa Development: China handed over Rwanda’s Masaka Hospital expansion, and Tanzania-China trade talks highlighted faster shilling-to-yuan payments. Tech/Industry: Renesas opened a Beijing Physical AI and Robotics lab, signaling more investment in humanoid robotics. Sports (Shanghai): UFC Fight Night 286 returns to Shanghai with major matchups including Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong.