TOKYO, The death toll resulting from a rain-triggered flash flood and mudslide in southwest China's Sichuan Province has risen to 12, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday, citing local authorities. The disaster occurred early Saturday in the city of Kangding, toppling a tunnel bridge and destroying homes in a village. As of Tuesday, 15 people remained missing. Rescue and search efforts are still ongoing. The village is located in a valley at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level, while the mountains nearby are over 5,000 meters above sea level, the report added. Source : Kuwait News Agency
OECD Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Level in a Year at 4.9% in July 2026
September 11, 2026
Abu dhabi: The OECD unemployment rate reached 4.9% in July 2026, down from 5.0% in June and close to its