China-Nepal Flood Response: Nepal’s flash-flood and mudslide toll is reported at 1,204 dead in Nepal with 4,216 missing, while China says 16 died on its side and 546 are missing; Beijing says Gyirong Port road access is restored and it will send a third batch of emergency relief including Bailey bridges, epidemic-control supplies, emergency communications, and more DNA teams. Xi in Egypt / Middle East: Xi Jinping met Egypt’s el-Sisi in Cairo, urging a new Middle East security framework, saying the Palestinian issue must stay central, and calling for protection of shipping lanes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. China-Egypt Economic Push: China and Egypt signed deals spanning technology, the digital economy, and broader cooperation, with coverage highlighting the Suez industrial zone’s growth and deeper trade links. Energy Shift: China’s installed solar capacity has surpassed coal for the first time, reaching 1,286 billion kW vs coal’s 1,285 billion kW, signaling a faster renewables-led grid buildout. Tech & Industry: China’s Dalian exchange launched coke options to help steelmakers hedge price swings; meanwhile, China’s brain-tech push continues as new BCI approvals and competition intensify. Cyber & Security: Reports say Chinese-linked activity has been used to hijack government and university sites for gambling redirects, raising new concerns about web security. Sports: China Masters results featured Malaysia’s doubles advancing and Lakshya Sen crashing out early.