China Opens Lunar Sample Applications at IAC 2025
China launches global applications for the second batch of Chang’e-5 lunar samples at IAC 2025, highlighting deeper space partnerships for shared discoveries.
14th Five-Year Plan: China’s Regions Team Up for Next-Level Growth
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s regions team up under the 14th Five-Year Plan, boosting connectivity, green growth, and global trade.
137 Gaza Flotilla Activists Land in Istanbul
Turkey welcomes 137 activists detained during Gaza aid flotilla as they arrive in Istanbul, highlighting growing international focus on the Gaza blockade.
Typhoon Matmo Heads for South China: Coastal Areas Brace for Impact
Typhoon Matmo, the 21st storm of the year, nears the southern Chinese mainland, prompting Level IV emergency response in Guangdong and Hainan.
Israel Halts Gaza City Offensive as Hamas Agrees Hostage Deal
Israel halts Gaza City operation after Hamas agrees in principle to release 48 hostages, setting stage for truce talks and post-war plans.
Sanae Takaichi to Lead Japan’s LDP: Abenomics in the Spotlight
Sanae Takaichi has been elected leader of Japan’s ruling LDP, eyeing the first female prime minister role and pushing Abenomics 2.0 for stronger growth.
Trump Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Bombing as Hamas Agrees to Talks
Hamas says it is ready to “immediately” start negotiations under Trump’s Gaza peace plan, as he urges Israel to pause bombings and Arab leaders step in.
Trump Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes After Hamas Moves on Hostages
President Trump urges Israel to halt strikes in Gaza after Hamas agrees in principle to release hostages under the 20-point plan.
US Shutdown Blues: Markets on Edge as Government Halts
The US government shutdown is sending shockwaves through global markets, halting key data releases and sparking investor concerns over growth and confidence.
Grills Fire Up for Holiday Feast in Guizhou Village
Grills sizzle in Guizhou village as local Miao people and visitors celebrate harvest and National Day with fresh fish, pork, and lively lusheng tunes.