US Shutdown Week 2: $15B Lost and 2M Workers Waiting
Week two of the US government shutdown stalls, costing $15B/week and freezing pay for 2M+ federal workers as parties remain deadlocked.
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South Africans Spotlight Advances in China’s Women Empowerment
South Africans share insights on women’s rights advances in China ahead of the global leaders’ meeting in Beijing, highlighting strides in education, tech, and entrepreneurship.
MasterWen: The Chongqing Teacher Who Went Viral with His Soulful Covers
Explore how MasterWen from Hechuan District, Chongqing in the Chinese mainland rose from shy kid to a viral singing star with heartfelt covers.
Mohe City’s Surprise Snow: Earliest Heavy Fall Hits the Chinese mainland
Mohe City in Heilongjiang Province recorded its earliest heavy autumn snow, blanketing roads and spiking demand for snow tires as local authorities rolled out safety measures.
Tropical Storm Matmo Triggers 17K+ Evacuations in Yunnan
Over 17,000 residents in Yunnan’s Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Prefecture evacuated as Typhoon Matmo, now a severe tropical storm, triggers landslides, road damage and flood threats.
New Footage Shows Gaza Flotilla Intercepted by Israeli Forces
New footage captures Israeli forces preparing to intercept Gaza-bound boats, raising fresh debates on sea activism and humanitarian aid. Date still unverified.
Gold Surges Past $4,000/Oz Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices hit a record $4,000/oz as Fed rate cuts loom and geopolitical tensions rise, driving investors to safe-haven assets.
Monsoon Landslide Buries Bus in Himachal, 15 Dead
A landslide in rain-soaked Himachal Pradesh buried a bus, killing 15 and leaving one missing. Rescue teams use excavators and expertise to save survivors amid monsoon challenges.
30 Years On: How the Chinese Mainland Empowers Women
30 years after the Beijing conference, the Chinese mainland is driving women’s empowerment—from maritime schools to Arctic expeditions, inspiring a new generation.
Epic Qiantang Tidal Show: Tree-Shaped Flats, One-Line Tide & Crossing Waves 🌊
Three rare tidal formations—the tree-shaped flat, one-line tide, and crossing tide—lit up the Qiantang River in Zhejiang Province, Chinese mainland.