Logistics base boosts Sino-Central Asian connectivity Cooperation hub integrates services, warehousing and transport modes By LIU JIANQIAO | China Daily | Updated: 2026-10-06 07:03

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/06/WS6ac42cd6e4b06d4aa05616aa.html The first tangible project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base, was officially inaugurated on May 19,2014. After more than a decade of operation, the base in eastern China's Jiangsu province has become an international economic platform for warehousing, logistics and trade, serving Central Asian countries and playing a key role in enhancing connectivity between China and Central Asia.

ShanghaiEye Night highlights China-US cultural exchanges By Yifan Xu in Washington | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-05 11:11 (+++)

ShanghaiEye Night highlights China-US cultural exchanges By Yifan Xu in Washington | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-10-05 11:11 https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6673188844978055531/3657967546739899666 With music filling the National Mall and the US Capitol behind the stage, Chinese and American artists gathered on Saturday for "Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night" people-to-people exchange events. As part of the "Shanghai Let's Meet" city promotion initiative, the program brought together artists, young people, business representatives and community leaders from the two countries, beginning with an outdoor gala there and continuing with a dinner at the Mayflower Hotel. Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng and Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee were among the guests. US urged to collaborate more in the field of AI By LIU JIANQIAO | China Daily | Updated: 2026-10-06 06:59 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/06/WS6ac42bd8e4b06d4aa056169e.html As a leading nation in the field of artificial intelligence, the United States should adopt a more open approach and strengthen AI cooperation with developing countries, including China, to take the lead in international cooperation on AI security and risk prevention, experts said. US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday a new federal task force to coordinate the government's efforts in the area of artificial intelligence. Human Rights Council adopts China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all Xinhua | Updated: 2026-10-06 10:29 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/06/WS6ac45cfbe4b06d4aa0561744.html GENEVA -- The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday adopted by consensus the draft resolution titled "Promoting accessibility for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all" proposed by China on behalf of 47 countries. Jia Guide, China's permanent representative to the UN Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, said during his introductory remarks that building an accessible environment provides important safeguards for people of all groups to participate equally and conveniently in social life and to fully enjoy their human rights.

SE. Asia's data boom faces energy squeeze By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2026-10-06 09:07

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/06/WS6ac449dfe4b06d4aa0561728.html Southeast Asia's reliance on imported gas is threatening to stall its data center boom, as turmoil in the Middle East squeezes the fuel supplies underpinning the region's digital economy. Analysts say members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations must deepen energy cooperation, scale up renewables and expand cross-border power trade to shield their digital economies from a global liquefied natural gas crunch and geopolitical shocks.

‘We Hear Everything & We're on Alert’: Lavrov on NATO’s Reported War Plans Against Russia (+++)

https://sputnikglobe.com/20261006/lavrov-on-natos-reported-war-plans-with-russia-we-hear-everything-and-stay-alert-1124842587.html MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is aware of reports that NATO is hammering out a plan for a possible war with Russia and is staying alert, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. Russian Security Council Secretary Slams 'Unacceptable' Claims of US-NATO Afghan Base Return https://sputnikglobe.com/20261006/shoigu-slams-unacceptable-claims-of-us-nato-afghan-base-ret Western statements about a possible return of US and NATO military infrastructure and facilities to Afghanistan are absolutely unacceptable, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said. Russia’s BREM-80 Gets Stronger Armor, EW-Resistant Radios and New Towing Gear https://sputnikglobe.com/20261006/russias-brem-80-gets-stronger-armor-ew-resistant-radios-and-new-towing-gear-1124843084.html Uralvagonzavod has modernized the BREM-80 armored recovery vehicle based on lessons from frontline use, adding stronger protection, new communications, and a mechanized towing system, Rostec said.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye move to deploy forces in Gulf country amid Houthi attacks Associated Press Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 5:42 am (+++)

https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkiye-move-to-deploy-forces-in-gulf-country-amid-houthi-attacks Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye move to deploy forces in Gulf country amid Houthi attacks The trilateral defence agreement, signed by the countries in August, provides for collective deterrence and stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three countries would be considered an attack against all. Associated Press Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 5:42 am Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say The Yemeni officials said forces allied with the internationally recognized government retook the crucial town of Dhubab just north of the strait, a vital shipping route that connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/saudi-backed-yemeni-forces-expel-houthi-rebels-from-several-areas-around-key-strait-officials-say Associated Press Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 3:51 am Israelis scarred by October 7 struggle to see Gaza as anything other than a threat The Israelis squinted for a few moments and gestured others over. The lookout is a rare place where they can confront the Palestinian territory firsthand, and some celebrate its devastation. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/israelis-scarred-by-october-7-struggle-to-see-gaza-as-anything-other-than-a-threat Associated Press Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 2:35 am

Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany Associated Press Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 2:50 am (+++)

Far-right election win leaves migrants questioning their future in eastern Germany The party's strong showing has unsettled migrants and those Germans who thought the nation was immune to nationalism after the horrors of the Nazi past. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/far-right-election-win-leaves-migrants-questioning-their-future-in-eastern-germany Associated Press Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 2:50 am EU vows AI rules will protect Europeans. Will they? EU lawmakers, officials and experts appear more sceptical, pointing to gaps in the rules and questioning whether Brussels has the stomach for a fight with AI labs. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/eu-vows-ai-rules-will-protect-europeans-will-they AFP Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 4:10 am British Airways flight plunges 28,000 feet over Ireland, declares emergency and turns back British Airways flight BA295, operating from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, had climbed to about 37,000 feet before descending sharply to around 9,000 feet while flying over Ireland. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/05/british-airways-flight-plunges-28000-feet-over-ireland-declares-emergency-and-turns-back TNIE online desk Updated on: 05 Oct 2026, 3:39 pm

Moscow denies sanitary measures over plague reports AFP Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 7:13 am (+++)

Moscow denies sanitary measures over plague reports Pneumonic plague, which causes lung failure, can be fatal if not treated early, according to the World Health Organization. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/moscow-denies-sanitary-measures-over-plague-reports AFP Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 7:13 am WHO says 'low' risk in Russia following plague reports A worker at the anti-plague institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region reportedly died of pneumonic plague, and news of their death sparked alarm last week. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/who-says-low-risk-in-russia-following-plague-reports AFP Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 6:56 am Moscow consultations end without joint statement because of differences between Pakistan and Afghanistan The failure to agree on a joint statement underscored how the worsening Pakistan-Afghanistan dispute is now complicating wider regional efforts to build consensus on Afghanistan. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/06/moscow-consultations-end-without-joint-statement-because-of-differences-between-pakistan-and-afghanistan PTI Updated on: 06 Oct 2026, 3:27 am