From Bolivia to Indonesia, deforestation continues apace
PARIS: Deforestation continued last year at a rate far beyond pledges to end the practice by 2030, according to a major study published Tuesday. Forests nearly the size…
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Myanmar to send rep to regional summit for first time in three years
VIENTIANE: Myanmar will send a representative to a regional summit this week for the first time in three years, a diplomatic source told AFP…
Chinese hospital promotes heart disease treatment without radiation
BEIJING: A Chinese hospital specializing in cardiovascular care has widely applied a radiation-free percutaneous intervention method in its treatment of heart disease. The treatment,…
Over 814 mosques destroyed during Israeli war on Gaza, as UN chief appeals for peace
NEW YORK: The Israeli military has destroyed hundreds of mosques during its year-long genocidal war against the besieged Gaza, according to the enclave’s Ministry…
Five dead, 100 hospitalised due to heat after Indian Air Force show in Chennai
CHENNAI: At least five people died, and more than 100 were hospitalised after suffering heatstroke and exhaustion at an Indian Air Force (IAF) air…
China embraces world economy with unswerving opening-up
BEIJING: Mohan, a small town in the southernmost part of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, reached a trade milestone last month, with over 10 million…
Sports “Golden Week” boosts vitality in China
BEIJING: While the Forbidden City and Great Wall remain Beijing’s iconic attractions, Beijing’s National Tennis Center and Shougang Park have emerged as new hotspots…
China Focus: China sees improving livelihood in 75 years
BEIJING: Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China 75 years ago, the living standards of the Chinese people have progressed from mere…
World’s largest lego enlivens iconic ancient Chinese painting
HONG KONG: The National Day Golden Week has seen a highlight, with tourists flocking to New Town Plaza in Sha Tin, the eastern New…
Tourism festival ignites consumption boom in Shanghai
SHANGHAI: China’s Shanghai, an economic powerhouse and also a popular tourist destination, is seeing a boom in cultural and tourism consumption following the launch…
Why are pilots not allowed to have beards?
When travelling on a flight, you may have noticed a lack of bearded pilots. And there is a specific reason for this (and no,…
Xi urges greater national achievements, contributions to humanity’s peace, development
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Monday said the Chinese people will score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the noble cause of…
From roads to railways, China builds up strength in transport sector
BEIJING: As a Chinese saying goes, if you want to get rich, build roads first. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China,…
Woman Fired After Donating Kidney to Help Her Boss
A New York Long Island woman said she was fired after she donated a kidney to help save the life of her boss. Debbie…
War movie sequel dominates China’s golden week box office
BEIJING: Chen Kaige’s war epic “The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death” continued its reign at the top of China’s box office during…
South Korea offers residents $35,000 for dating, marriage
South Korea facing the world’s lowest birth rate, is now turning to financial incentives in a bid to reverse its demographic decline. The Saha…
Death toll from Hurricane Helene in US climbs to 227
WASHINGTON: The death toll from Hurricane Helene climbed to 227 as of Saturday amid continued efforts to recover bodies more than a week after…