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A flash flood and mudslide that struck a southwest Chinese city has killed four people and left 23 others missing.

Police say al-Shabab militants stormed a beachside hotel in Somalia's capital on Friday evening. The attack left at least 30 people dead and many others wounded.

The National Electoral Council of Venezuela has confirmed that President Nicolas Maduro has won Sunday's elections with nearly 52 percent of the vote.

The Ministry of Commerce says China will strive to ensure its network of free trade areas contribute to about 40 percent of total foreign trade by 2030.

Russia says eight of its nationals detained and imprisoned in NATO countries have been returned to Russia. The Russian Federal Security Service says their return comes as part of an exchange at the airport of Ankara.

Search and rescue efforts are underway after typhoon-induced rains lashed Zixing in Hunan Province in central China. Authorities say they have restored roads, electricity and communications in the city.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Zambian counterpart Mulambo Haimbe in Beijing. Wang said China appreciates Zambia's adherence to the one-China principle and it stands ready to consolidate the foundation of mutual trust and deepen cooperation.

Heavy rainfall has affected more than a million people in Hunan.

Iran has sworn in Masoud Pezeshkian as the country’s ninth president. He highlighted key foreign policy objectives aimed at safeguarding national security and enhancing economic prosperity.

Beijing meteorological observatory has renewed a yellow alert for rainstorms, the third highest level of the warning system.