Update: 17 missing after mudslide hits China-Nepal border port

Xinhua
08 Jul 2025, 12:45 GMT+10

LHASA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- A total of 17 people were reported missing after a mudslide hit the Gyirong Port area along the China-Nepal border on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.

The mudslide occurred at around 5 a.m., according to local authorities.

Of those missing, 11 were on the Chinese side of the border, while the remaining six were Chinese construction workers who were on the Nepali side.

Gyirong Port is located in Gyirong Township in the city of Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Nepal National.

More Information

null in null

Business

Section

Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...

Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting...

Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has granted GE Aerospace permission to resume jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, a person...

Saudi Aramco plans asset sales to raise billions, say sources

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Saudi Aramco is exploring asset sales as part of a broader push to unlock capital, with gas-fired power plants among...

Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

MILAN, Italy: Italian regulators have flagged four non-EU countries—including Russia—as carrying systemic financial risk for domestic...

US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With just weeks to spare before a potential government default, U.S. lawmakers passed a sweeping tax and spending...

Southeast Asia

Section

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...

"Pak buoy drifted into Indian waters due to sea currents": Maharashtra minister says inquiry initiated

Raigad (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam on Tuesday said that a 'suspicious' Pakistan buoy, which...

12 Nepalis, 6 Chinese reported missing in flood along Nepal-China border

Kathmandu [Nepal], July 8 (ANI): A total of 18 people, including 12 Nepali and six Chinese nationals, are missing in the flood along...

'Constitution still surviving because majority is Hindu': BJP leader Prakash Reddy backs Union Minister Rijiju amid spat with AIMIM chief Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Reddy came to the support of Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren...

AFC, United Nations partner to advance sustainable development through football

KUALA LUMPUR, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the United Nations' Football for the Goals (FFTG)...

Nifty, Sensex open flat in red as Trump tariffs take centre stage, investors await clarity

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened under pressure on Tuesday as concerns over US President Donald...