Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide and flood warnings in Northern China
A landslide caused by intense rainfall has killed four people and left eight missing near Chengde in Hebei province, Xinhua reported.
In Beijing’s Miyun district, over 4,400 people were evacuated as floods and landslides hit villages, cutting power to more than 10,000 residents.
Flood alerts have been issued in at least 11 provinces, including Beijing and Shanxi, with more heavy rain expected in the coming days.
Authorities have sent emergency teams to Hebei and allocated 50m yuan ($7m) for recovery. Scientists link the surge in extreme weather to climate change and the intensifying East Asian monsoon, according to Xinhua.
Israeli strikes kill 34 in Gaza despite aid pause
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 34 Palestinians across Gaza on Monday, just a day after Israel announced daily pauses in military operations to allow aid deliveries. The strikes occurred outside the declared 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. pause window, according to Firstpost.
Despite easing some restrictions and allowing limited aid, humanitarian groups say it’s not enough to address the growing hunger crisis. Images of starving children have drawn global concern, with US President Donald Trump calling them “terrible.”
Among the dead were a pregnant woman in Muwasi and 11 people, mostly women and children, in Khan Younis. Seven others were killed near a US- and Israeli-backed aid site.
Since October, over 59,800 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Firstpost reported.
North Korea slams South Korea-US military drills
North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military drills between South Korea and the US, calling them invasion rehearsals. Kim Yo Jong criticized Seoul’s continued alliance with Washington, despite recent outreach efforts.
South Korea responded, saying it remains committed to peaceful coexistence. Analysts say Pyongyang sees little benefit in engagement while sanctions block economic cooperation, according to Firstpost.
Cambodia and Thailand agree to immediate ceasefire
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following peace talks in Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the truce would begin at midnight, calling it a crucial step toward restoring peace and stability, BBC reported.
The conflict, which escalated on 24 July after months of rising tensions, has left at least 33 people dead and displaced thousands. The ceasefire comes after US President Trump urged both countries to halt hostilities as a condition for ongoing trade discussions with Washington.
The long-running border dispute traces back over a century to territorial divisions made during the French occupation of Cambodia, according to BBC.
