1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: Rescuers rush to mudslide-hit border port in SW China's Xizang
LHASA, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Rescue teams are racing to a mudslide-stricken border port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region after the disaster caused significant casualties across the China-Nepal border on Wednesday.
Meta agrees to pay up to 17 bln USD in settlement over social media addiction claims
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Meta, the owner of the social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, settled a landmark lawsuit on Wednesday brought by a coalition of dozens of U.S. states over allegations of social media addiction.
Roundup: WHO says DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to turn corner despite slowdown
KINSHASA, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has yet to see its epidemic curve bend despite a slowdown in its rapid acceleration, a World Health Organization (WHO) expert said Wednesday, as over 5,600 confirmed cases have been reported.
Apple sets Sept. 9 date for next iPhone launch event
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Apple will host its next launch event on September 9, senior executive Greg Joswiak said in a post on X, with the company expected to unveil its newest iPhone series and potentially its long-awaited foldable phone at the event.
East African countries renew commitment to education reforms to boost youth skills
NAIROBI, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- The eight member states of the East African Community (EAC) renewed their commitment on Wednesday to accelerating education reforms to boost youth literacy, expand vocational skills, and drive regional competitiveness.
Chinese firm donates fuel tankers to boost Zambian youth participation in petroleum sector
LUSAKA, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese firm on Wednesday handed over 100 fuel tankers to the Zambian government to increase young people's participation in the petroleum sector.
Chinese vice premier stresses improving fiscal work to support Chinese modernization
HEFEI, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has called for continued efforts to improve fiscal work to better serve and support Chinese modernization.
Factbox-What Meta agreed to in US teen safety settlement
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Meta will pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims by U.S. states that Facebook and Instagram are designed to keep young users hooked, ending one of the highest-profile tests of allegations that social media companies harm children.
1st LD-Writethru: China activates emergency response after mudslide hits border port in Xizang
BEIJING, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities have launched full-scale rescue operations after a mudslide in Nepal caused casualties at Gyirong border port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday morning.
Meta reaches $18 billion of settlements over children's social media addiction
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms agreed to make major changes to Facebook and Instagram and pay up to $18 billion to resolve claims by most U.S. states that it designed those platforms to addict children and misled consumers about their safety.
