China’s Xi eyes Apec trilateral; no outrunning deadly Nepal floods: SCMP’s 7 highlights

1. Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin may convene a trilateral meeting during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, according to a Kremlin aide.

2. China has demanded assurances regarding its rights in Venezuela following a US-backed energy corporation's acquisition of a 100-year concession for oilfields that were once managed by Chinese and Russian firms.

3. Initial research into the recent floods that struck a border region between China and Nepal indicates that no individual, including those engaged in extreme sports, could have escaped the destructive debris flow. The assessment, published in a peer-reviewed journal, highlights the overwhelming force of the floodwaters.

4. Hong Kong International School (HKIS) and a US-based co-founder of the institution have reached a settlement in their protracted legal conflict, with the school making a substantial financial payment to resolve the matter and sever ties with the religious organization.

5. Air China's Boeing 747-8 experienced a fuel leak at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, leading to the postponement of a scheduled flight. The incident occurred during a gate refuelling operation on Monday morning.

6. A Malaysian royal's son has encountered a significant obstacle in his efforts to sell a prime piece of land in Singapore: a tax bill potentially surpassing US$1 billion. The royal's plan to dispose of the property has been impeded by this substantial levy.

7. In just three days, a 13-year-old Chinese girl managed to generate US$2,600 by selling an artificial intelligence (AI) study application designed to assist parents in monitoring their children's academic progress. Despite having minimal programming experience, the young girl demonstrated entrepreneurial prowess in developing and marketing her product.