Illegal Fishing Threatens Great White Sharks in Tunisia
Illegal fishing off Tunisia’s coast is driving great white sharks toward extinction, disrupting ecosystems and local communities.
Switzerland’s National Day of Mourning for Crans-Montana Victims
On January 9, Switzerland held a minute of silence and rang church bells nationwide to honor the Crans-Montana fire victims, joined by a special ceremony in Martigny.
AI Boosts Drug Screening by 1,000,000x: Tsinghua & BAAI’s Game-Changer
Chinese mainland scientists unveil DrugCLIP, an AI platform accelerating drug screening by 1,000,000x to map new drug–target interactions across the human genome.
10,000-Tonne Bridge Rotates to Span Shanghai’s Maglev Line
The Chinese mainland’s first 10,000-tonne bridge in Pudong rotated 60° to span an operational maglev line in just one hour, marking a new milestone for the Shanghai-Suzhou-Nantong Railway.
Yemen’s STC Dismisses Dissolution Rumors, Labels Them Legally Void
Yemen’s STC denies reports of its own disbanding, calls rumors fabricated and urges release of detained members.
Chinese mainland Mega-Projects Boost Tanzania’s Trade 🚢🌉
Tanzania’s new Kilwa fishing port and the Magufuli Bridge, built with Chinese mainland support, promise a trade boom, 30,000 jobs, and stronger regional connectivity.
China’s GGI Offers Global South an Alternative to ‘Capricious Bullying’
China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), proposed by President Xi in Sept 2025, is gaining support from over 150 countries and organizations as an alternative to ‘capricious bullying’.
China and Tanzania Pledge Deeper Cooperation During Wang Yi’s Visit
During Wang Yi’s visit to Dar es Salaam, China and Tanzania pledged deeper cooperation, from reviving the Tanzania-Zambia Railway to boosting cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
Australia’s Bushfires Scorch Homes, Cut Power Amid Record Heat
A severe heat wave is driving bushfires across southeast Australia. In Victoria, over 300,000 hectares have burned, 130 structures lost, and 38,000 homes cut off power.
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Africa’s Largest Airport Hub
Ethiopia has kicked off construction on Bishoftu International Airport, set to become Africa’s largest aviation project and boost capacity beyond 25 million passengers.