Tehran Finds Calm as International Calls and Internet Services Resume
Tehran is experiencing a lull as international calls are back and select internet services return, offering relief after days of disruption.
Shanghai Workshop Reimagines Qipao for Today’s Fashion Scene
Shanghai designer Zhou Zhuguang is reviving the century-old qipao by blending traditional embroidery with modern silhouettes, making heritage fashion fresh and wearable.
Golden Baby Langur Spotted in Yunnan’s Mangshi City
A golden-furred baby Indochinese gray langur was spotted in Mangshi City, Yunnan, marking a heartwarming win for China’s endangered wildlife conservation.
Qiming: World’s Biggest Tunnel Borer Takes on the Yangtze
China’s Qiming, the world’s largest shaft boring machine, is now excavating a 24m-wide, 75m-deep shaft under the Yangtze for the Chongming-Taicang railway tunnel.
Chang’e-6 Samples Reveal Moon’s Giant Impact Secrets
Chinese researchers studying Chang’e-6 samples found that a massive impact formed the SPA Basin, causing volatile loss and reshaping the moon’s near and far sides.
Migrant Deaths Surge in ICE Detention in Early 2026
ICE detention deaths have surged under Trump’s second term: at least four migrants died in early Jan 2026 and 30 in 2025. Advocates urge urgent reforms amid overcrowding and medical gaps.
China’s Long March-8A Rockets 18th Batch of Internet Satellites
China’s Long March-8A launched its 18th batch of low-orbit internet satellites on Jan 13, 2026, boosting global connectivity from Hainan’s commercial spaceport.
China’s First Deep-Sea Drilling & Monitoring Robot Completes 1,264m Trial in South China Sea 🤖
China’s new 2.5m, 110kg deep-sea robot completed a 1,264m trial in the South China Sea, collecting over 2,000 data sets for real-time subsurface monitoring.
Trump Cancels Iran Talks Amid Mass Arrests
Trump cancels all talks with Iran as 297 detainees are linked to protests; US ups pressure with tariffs and urges Americans to evacuate.
Sad-Faced Plush Horse Goes Viral, Sparks a Surge in Orders
A mis-stitched plush toy horse went viral in China, sparking a massive order surge and illustrating how emotion-driven buying is reshaping e-commerce trends.