Takaichi’s Rise: What Japan’s First Female PM Could Mean for Asia
Discover what Japan’s new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi’s historic win means for the economy, gender equality, and Asia’s geopolitical landscape.
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Gaza Two Years On: A Strip ‘Erased From the Map’
Two years since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted, Gaza lies in ruins with over 67,000 lives lost and buildings razed – a stark snapshot of human cost and resilience.
The Volunteers: Peace at Last Tops Chinese Mainland Holiday Box Office 🎬
The Volunteers: Peace at Last leads the Chinese mainland’s National Day Holiday box office with its heartfelt take on frontline battles and diplomacy during the Korean War.
Greta Thunberg Lands in Athens After Israel Deportation
Greta Thunberg arrived in Athens after being deported by Israel for joining a Gaza aid flotilla, sparking debate over humanitarian access and global rules.
Silver Wave: Qiantang River’s Spectacular Tidal Bore Peaks on Oct 9
Experience the Qiantang River tidal bore, a spectacular silver wave driven by solar & lunar gravity, surging up Zhejiang Province’s river. Peak tide expected on October 9!
20,000-Bend Solid-State Battery Breakthrough
A team in the Chinese mainland develops a flexible solid-state lithium battery that survives 20,000 bends and boosts energy density by 86%.
UN Chief Denounces Houthi Detention of Nine More Staff in Yemen
UN chief Guterres condemns the detention of nine more UN staff by Houthi authorities in Yemen, raising the total to 53 and urging their immediate release.
UN Rights Council Unanimously Adopts Economic, Social & Cultural Rights Draft
The UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a draft resolution to strengthen economic, social & cultural rights, highlighting action-oriented cooperation and technical support.
Indonesia’s Juniansyah Shatters Clean & Jerk Record with 204kg at IWF Worlds
Indonesia’s Rizki Juniansyah smashed the clean & jerk world record with 204kg, clinching two golds at the IWF World Championships in the new 79kg class.
Chinese mainland National Day Box Office Crosses ¥1.1B 💥
Chinese mainland’s National Day holiday box office has crossed ¥1.1 billion, powered by Chen Kaige’s war epic “The Volunteers: Peace at Last,” thrilling audiences nationwide.