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委内瑞拉代总统：与美国石油合作协议将持续25年
中新网8月30日电 据路透社报道，委内瑞拉代总统德尔西·罗德里格斯29日表示，与美国达成的石油合作协议将维持25年，目标是将原油产量提高至每日150万桶，同时维护委内瑞拉对其自然资源的自主权。
海南产经新观察：当北国冰雪遇上椰风海韵
中新网海口8月30日电 (张茜翼 王俞力)当北国春城的冰雪童话遇上南海之滨的椰风海韵，一场跨越三千公里的“冷暖对话”正在中国文旅版图上悄然升温。
（近观中国）从天山脚下到尼罗河畔，习近平开启亚非之行
中新社北京8月30日电 题：从天山脚下到尼罗河畔，习近平开启亚非之行
习近平离京出席2026年上海合作组织峰会并对吉尔吉斯斯坦、埃及进行国事访问
中新社北京8月30日电 8月30日上午，中国国家主席习近平乘专机离开北京，赴比什凯克出席2026年上海合作组织峰会，应吉尔吉斯斯坦总统扎帕罗夫、埃及总统塞西邀请对两国进行国事访问。
南京住房公积金异地贷款范围扩至全国 9月1日起施行
中新网南京8月30日电(记者 徐珊珊)记者30日从南京住房公积金管理中心获悉，该市将住房公积金异地贷款范围扩展至全国，全国范围内的住房公积金缴存人，在南京市购房均可向南京住房公积金管理中心申请贷款。
浙江奉化：两岸同胞共架“连心桥”
中新网宁波8月30日电 (骆泽明)“我们那边儿也有竹竿舞和陶艺，来到这里就像回到家一样亲切。”29日，第一次跟随妈妈来到浙江宁波奉化的台湾小朋友张佳瑜，在与当地学生体验完竹竿舞后说。
4万年前古人类如何适应青藏高原？尼阿底遗址石叶技术研究揭示
中新网北京8月30日电 (记者 孙自法)青藏高原的高海拔、低气压与缺氧、严寒气候以及强烈季节性变化，是人类栖居环境中最具挑战性的区域之一，4万年前的古人类是如何适应的？长期以来颇受关注。
《归来红菱艳》亮相北京 上演足尖上的抗战史诗
中新网北京8月30日电 题：《归来红菱艳》亮相北京 上演足尖上的抗战史诗
拾光纪·总统夫妇热情迎接！吉尔吉斯斯坦高规格欢迎习主席抵达
当地时间8月30日下午，国家主席习近平乘专机抵达吉尔吉斯斯坦首都比什凯克。吉尔吉斯斯坦总统扎帕罗夫夫妇热情迎接。毡房旁，骑士与礼兵列队，以高规格欢迎习近平主席抵达。
联播+｜一方有难 八方支援
｜联播+｜8月28日，习近平总书记主持中央政治局会议，研究部署西藏日喀则市吉隆县泥石流灾害抢险救援工作。两天前，灾害刚发生，总书记高度重视并作出重要指示，要求千方百计搜救失联人员，转移安置受威胁群众，加强监测预警，防止发生次生灾害。
吉隆受灾核心区淤泥超一米 消防救援力量711人、13犬不间断拉网式搜寻
中新网北京8月30日电(记者 郭超凯)记者30日从应急管理部获悉，截至目前，应急管理部、国家消防救援局共调集消防救援力量711人、车辆120台、搜救犬13只，对吉隆泥石流受灾区持续开展不间断拉网式搜寻。
习近平同吉尔吉斯斯坦总统小范围晤谈
当地时间8月30日晚，国家主席习近平和夫人彭丽媛应邀同吉尔吉斯斯坦总统扎帕罗夫和夫人扎帕罗娃在总统官邸共进晚餐，在亲切友好的气氛中进行了交流。
中国女排2:3惜败泰国队 获亚锦赛亚军
中新社天津8月30日电 (记者 周亚强)2026年亚洲女子排球锦标赛决赛30日晚在天津落幕。卫冕冠军泰国队经过五局苦战，以3:2逆转战胜东道主中国队，成功卫冕，并获得2028年洛杉矶奥运会亚洲区唯一直通席位。
尼泊尔泥石流灾害中取得联系的中方人员已安全转移
当地时间8月30日，据中国驻尼泊尔大使馆消息，截至当地时间当天中午，在尼泊尔泥石流灾害中已取得联系的中方人员已全部转移至安全地区。
西藏吉隆口岸通信信号抢通 信号可送达核心救援现场
记者从西藏自治区通信管理局了解到，吉隆口岸首个紧邻国门的应急基站开通投用。通信抢修人员通过新建的基站与在口岸的救援队员完成通话。
直击西藏吉隆口岸抢险救灾：技术护航水陆空救援力量挺进核心区
8月26日10时30分许，因尼泊尔一侧发生泥石流灾害，造成西藏自治区日喀则市吉隆县吉隆口岸重大人员伤亡、失联。灾害发生后，中国迅速启动应急响应。目前，已动员组织解放军、武警、中国消防救援队、边防、公安以及中国安能等各方救援力量2141人，调派救援车辆269辆、救援装备3922套。现在，水陆空三路并进，挺进受灾核心区。
Global Good News
Self-Taught Artist Carves Logs into Amazing Sculptures Using a Chainsaw
An artist is carving out a living by making amazingly-realistic wooden sculptures—after teaching himself how to use a chainsaw. The 53-year-old started carving with chainsaws 30 years ago and now makes thousands, selling his unique commission pieces across the UK. Simon Bogg usuallly spends up to three days working eight hour shifts to craft his […] The post Self-Taught Artist Carves Logs into Amazing Sculptures Using a Chainsaw appeared first on Good News Network .
Deep Sleep Brain Waves Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s, Shows New Research
Poor sleep quality has been linked to cognitive decline, neuro-degeneration and Alzheimer’s disease in seniors—but it may be possible to counteract certain risks. A new study shows that specific sleep brain waves provide protection against the harmful effects of a brain chemical associated with wakefulness, sleep transition, and narcolepsy. Concordia University-led researchers examined levels of […] The post Deep Sleep Brain Waves Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s, Shows New Research appeared first on Good News Network .
Dogs Provide Security and Comfort at Busy Train Station in ‘British First’
London’s Waterloo station has become the first major train hub in Britain to employ dogs on regular patrols. Canine caretakers Riley, Buster and Flo are providing “additional reassurance” to passengers as part of a three-month trial. The pups, two cocker spaniels and a Labrador, were deployed by South Western Railway (SWR) and NR Wessex, partnering […] The post Dogs Provide Security and Comfort at Busy Train Station in ‘British First’ appeared first on Good News Network .
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: […] The post Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network .
Good News in History, August 29
On this day, 79 years ago, Dr. Bhimrao R. Ambedkar was appointed to chair the Indian constitutional drafting committee. This national hero is responsible for the constitution being one that is largely considered one of the most robust and progressive in all world law, as it guaranteed equal treatment under the law for all members […] The post Good News in History, August 29 appeared first on Good News Network .
World’s Oldest Person Celebrates 117 Years of a ‘Nonconfrontational’ Approach to Life
The world’s oldest person as acknowledged by the Guinness World Records turned 117 last Friday Ethel Caterham was born in the United Kingdom on August 21st, 1909, when the great-great grandfather of the current king was sitting on the nation’s throne. She was the 7th of 8 children, and told ABC News in an emailed […] The post World’s Oldest Person Celebrates 117 Years of a ‘Nonconfrontational’ Approach to Life appeared first on Good News Network .
Frogs Produce a Protein That May Be an Antidote for Deadly Shellfish Toxin in Humans
He’s no poison-arrow frog, but that doesn’t mean the American bullfrog doesn’t understand poison—far from it, according to scientists. Hidden within the humble bullfrog’s genetics is the equipment to produce an antidote to a deadly shellfish toxin that afflicts thousands of people every year. It’s sometimes thought that a phenomenon of blooming marine microorganisms known […] The post Frogs Produce a Protein That May Be an Antidote for Deadly Shellfish Toxin in Humans appeared first on Good News Network .
Abu Dhabi Ice Cream Entrepreneur Uses Her National Crop to Make Healthier Soft Serve
An Arab entrepreneur has turned her country’s national crop into creative new ice cream recipes. It needed several years of experimentation, and she broke several ice cream machines before perfecting her soft-serve blends, but the result is a truly one-of-a-kind ice cream parlor. Amira Al Dosari is the founder and pioneer behind date-based soft serve […] The post Abu Dhabi Ice Cream Entrepreneur Uses Her National Crop to Make Healthier Soft Serve appeared first on Good News Network .
Good News in History, August 30
Happy 96th Birthday to Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha.” He rose from working in his father’s store and delivering newspapers to becoming a multi-billionaire and the most successful American investor of the 20th century, whose company Berkshire Hathaway is one of the few in the world valued at over $1 trillion. He only recently […] The post Good News in History, August 30 appeared first on Good News Network .