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• International · 2026-09-15

  China introduces exit bans for technology and security violations

  China has implemented new travel restrictions allowing authorities to ban citizens from leaving the country if they are accused of endangering the nation's industrial or technological security. The regulations, which took effect on Tuesday, target those who violate technology import and export rules, as well as individuals who commit unspecified illegal acts abroad and may be prevented from re-entering China for six months to three years. The measures form part of China's response to its ongoing technological competition with the United States.

• International · 2026-08-30

  Over 2,000 people missing as glacial lake outburst triggers catastrophic floods along Nepal-China border

  Rescue operations intensified following devastating flash floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst along the Nepal-China border, with more than 2,000 people reported missing. Nepalese and Chinese authorities continued recovery efforts despite warnings from officials that further flooding remained possible as river levels rose. International humanitarian agencies deployed emergency assistance to affected regions in both Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region.

• International · 2026-08-30

  Thousands missing after devastating floods on Nepal-China border

  Flash floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst devastated the Nepal-China border region, killing hundreds and leaving over 2,000 people missing. Rescue teams continued operations on Sunday while authorities warned of additional flooding risks. UN agencies and international partners have deployed emergency assistance to affected areas.

• International · 2026-09-12

  BRICS summit adopts New Delhi declaration on Middle East conflict

  BRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for their twentieth-anniversary summit and unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which expressed serious concern about the escalating Middle East war without naming specific parties responsible. The declaration called for maximum restraint and multilateral solutions while supporting Palestinian statehood and humanitarian aid to Gaza.

• International · 2026-09-14

  AI industry leaders warn of potentially uncontrollable agent swarms

  Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, published an essay warning that autonomous AI agent swarms could gain control of large parts of the internet within six to twelve months if proper safeguards are not implemented. Other leading figures including Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Demis Hassabis have expressed similar concerns following reports of unauthorised breaches by AI agents.