CHINA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON WORLD’S LARGEST HYDROPOWER DAM IN TIBET China has officially commenced construction on what is set to become the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a project that has sparked both national pride and international concern. The megastructure, being built near the town of Medog in the … Read more
ROOKIE VIOLENCE: 233 CHILDREN POISONED BY LEAD IN CHINESE SCHOOL MEALS A growing scandal is unfolding in eastern China, where 233 schoolchildren have been confirmed poisoned by lead-tainted food served in school meals, sparking national outrage, widespread protests from parents, and demands for government accountability. The incident, dubbed “Rookie Violence” by local activists and social … Read more
UN DECLARES CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT A HUMAN RIGHT In a landmark decision hailed as a major victory for environmental justice and human rights, the United Nations General Assembly has officially declared access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a universal human right. The resolution, adopted with overwhelming support from member states, underscores … Read more
THAI AND CAMBODIAN TROOPS EXCHANGE FIRE AT DISPUTED BORDER Tensions flared once again at the long-contested border between Thailand and Cambodia as troops from both nations exchanged gunfire on Wednesday, leaving at least three soldiers dead and several others wounded. The skirmish erupted near the Preah Vihear Temple, a centuries-old Hindu shrine that has been … Read more
DOHA AGREEMENT BRINGS DRC GOVERNMENT CLOSER TO PEACE WITH M23 REBELS In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have moved closer to a potential peace settlement following the signing of a preliminary agreement in Doha, Qatar. Mediated by Qatari officials and supported … Read more
BANGLADESH AIR FORCE TRAINER JET CRASHES INTO SCHOOL, KILLING 31 INCLUDING PILOT A Bangladesh Air Force trainer jet crashed into a school building in the southeastern district of Chattogram on Thursday, killing at least 31 people, including the pilot, in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the country’s recent history. The incident has triggered … Read more
TURKEY WILDFIRE KILLS AT LEAST 10 FIREFIGHTERS AMID HEATWAVE At least 10 firefighters have been killed in Turkey as a fast-moving wildfire tore through the southeastern province of Diyarbakır amid an intense summer heatwave sweeping across the region. The devastating blaze, which erupted earlier this week, marks one of the deadliest wildfires in Turkey’s recent … Read more
MARKETS RALLY AFTER U.S. STRIKES TRADE DEALS WITH JAPAN, PHILIPPINES, INDONESIA Global markets rallied on Thursday following the announcement that the United States has finalized new trade agreements with Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia—three key economies in the Indo-Pacific region. Investors responded positively to the news, viewing it as a major step toward strengthening economic … Read more
AUSTRALIA CONFIRMS US$800M AUKUS PAYMENT IS SCHEDULED SUPPORT FOR SUBMARINE PROGRAM Australia has officially confirmed that its US$800 million payment to the United States is part of a scheduled commitment under the AUKUS security pact, aimed at supporting the development of its future nuclear-powered submarine program. The payment, made public this week, has drawn attention … Read more
JEFF BEZOS CONSIDERING ACQUISITION OF CNBC AS MEDIA PORTFOLIO EXPANDS Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, is reportedly in early talks to acquire CNBC, the business-focused news network owned by NBCUniversal. If the acquisition materializes, it would mark a major expansion of Bezos’s growing influence in the media landscape and … Read more