Fifth batch of Chinese relief supplies arrives in Nepal

0:00Now the news. I'm Shane Beggum. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says China and India are making arrangements for a meeting between the leaders of the two countries during the upcoming 18th Bricks summit in New Delhi. A ministry spokesperson says this will mark the third straight year in which Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet following their meetings in Kazan and Tianjin. Spokesperson Mao Ning says China stands ready to work with India to follow the strategic guidance of the two leaders, strengthen communication, expand cooperation, and properly handle differences. Shilsa says Bricks is the most important platform for solid-darriding cooperation among emerging markets in developing countries. China attaches great importance to and actively participates in Bricks cooperation. During this summit, President Xi Jinping will attend the meeting and deliver an important speech, have in-depth exchanges with leaders of various countries on major issues such as the current international situation, the developments of the Bricks mechanism, and

1:02the deepening of practical cooperation. Put forward important initiatives and proposations of China and charge the course for the high-quality development of greater Bricks cooperation. Iranian President Mezud Pzezeshkin says the upcoming Bricks summit in India provides an opportunity to promote multilateralism. Pzezeshkin made their marks Friday before departing for New Delhi, where the summit is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. He said the meeting offers a favorable opportunity to hold talks with leaders of major and influential countries and promote cooperation, entrade economy, and other areas. The fifth batch of Chinese emergency relief supplies has arrived in Nepal following last month's devastating mudslide. The supplies include diesel generators, medical protective masks, and DNA testing equipment in reagents. Fushinri has more from Kathmandu. I am now standing at the landing field of Tribuvian International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. The fifth batch of emergency aid cargo from China to Nepal has been delivered by a large

2:05transport aircraft from China's Air Force. According to the information provided, this cargo contains freezers, power generators, masks, DNA analysis equipment, along with many other supplies that covers the most urgent demands of Nepal, and will provide guarantee for the subsequent work. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky has rejected Japan's demand that Russia remove a monument in the city of Khabarovsk, commemorating victory over militarist Japan in World War II. Medinsky said Japan has no right to tell the victors of World War II when monuments to install on their own territory and urge Tokyo to remember the lessons of history. Serbian President Alexander Vuchich says he will resign on September 25th or 26th in campaign as an ordinary citizen for Prime Minister in Snap parliamentary elections on October 25th. Vuchich says he will step down after completing his official activities in the United States

3:05this month. He dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called for early elections. Vuchich has served as president since 2017 and was reelected in 2022. Yemen's Houthi group has reached the strategic island of Pyramin, the Babylonian abstract, completing a push to take control of a waterway, crucial to Saudi oil exports. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, has relied on the Red Sea routes since the Iran conflict effectively closed the strait of four moves. The Houthis launched a large-scale offensive against Yemeni government forces last week. Saudi Arabia hit back with airstrikes but has failed to stop the Houthis rapid advance. Israel says its forces have destroyed Hezbollah tunnels at a key site in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister say his really troops will stay in a security zone in the area to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its presence. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 13 bills to strengthen protections for children from online risk, particularly on social media and AI companion chatbots.

4:08The measures restrict addictive features for users under 16 and require platforms to verify user ages. Another law known as Adam's Law requires AI companion chatbots to conduct child safety assessments, establish crisis protocols, and provide parental controls. China's open-their Asian Games' men's basketball campaign with a 99-61 route of Kazakhstan. Six Chinese players scored in double figures with Pung Zheng Lin and Yu Chia Hao each scoring 17 points. And that's the news. I'm Shane Beggar.