Torrential Rains Devastate Mexico: 130 Dead or Missing, 100K Homes Affected
Severe flooding and landslides in Mexico’s Gulf Coast leave about 130 people dead or missing and affect over 100,000 homes as communities start to clean up.
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Palestinian Prisoners Rejoice as They Return to Gaza
Over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners were released and welcomed by cheering crowds in Gaza’s Khan Younis after a landmark ceasefire deal.
SpaceX’s 11th Starship Launch Tests Reusable Future
SpaceX launched its 11th Starship from Texas to test reusable booster splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, paving the way for future moon and Mars missions.
Gaza Ceasefire Brings Hope as Toll Hits 67,869
A weekend ceasefire in Gaza could open humanitarian aid routes after 67,869 killed and 170,105 injured since Oct 2023, Gazan health authorities report.
Chinese mainland Launches Shiyan-31 Optical Imaging Test Satellite
The Chinese mainland launched the Shiyan-31 test satellite on October 13, using a Long March-2D rocket to test new optical imaging tech for sharper Earth observations.
Xi and Peng Pose at Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan kicked off the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, delivering a keynote and posing for group photos with delegations.
4 Unprecedented Wins for Women in the Chinese Mainland
Ahead of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, Huang Xiaowei highlights four unprecedented achievements boosting women’s rights and development in the Chinese mainland.
Fuel Loading Begins at Zhangzhou’s 2nd Hualong-1 Unit
Fuel loading begins at the second Hualong-1 unit in Zhangzhou, Fujian, marking a key milestone toward nuclear power generation on the Chinese mainland.
Global Leaders Gather in Beijing for Women’s Summit
Foreign leaders are in Beijing Oct 13–14 for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, co-hosted by the Chinese mainland and UN Women, to boost gender equality and women’s development.
Mozambique Ambassador Maria Gustava Celebrates 30 Years of Women’s Progress in Beijing
Mozambique’s ambassador highlights three decades of women’s progress fueled by the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the Global Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing.