Ukraine’s Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Russia’s Kirishi Refinery
Ukraine claims drone strike on Russia’s Kirishi oil refinery, causing blasts and fueling debates on energy sanctions amid rising border tensions.
SMEs Struggle as US Tariffs Drive Up Costs and Cut Shipments
New survey reveals US tariffs have driven costs up 20%+ for nearly half of SMEs, slashed shipments, and may push hundreds of thousands into poverty.
Through the Static: A Widow’s Story in New UN Peacekeeper Docuseries
A new docuseries revisits the 2006 Lebanon attack that killed four UN peacekeepers, focusing on Major Hess-von Kraedener’s final call and his widow’s enduring love.
Airbus, Leonardo & Thales Launch Project Bromo to Rival SpaceX
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales edge closer to Project Bromo, a joint satellite venture aimed at rivaling SpaceX in the low-orbit market.
Macao SAR Elects 26 New Legislators in Landmark Vote
Macao SAR elects 26 new legislators—14 directly, 12 indirectly—in the first vote under its updated Election Law, marking a milestone for the Legislative Assembly and One Country, Two Systems.
Utah Governor: Kirk Shooting Suspect Silent as Motive Sought
Utah authorities face a silent suspect in the shooting death of activist Charlie Kirk. Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are piecing together the motive through friends, family and forensic evidence.
Quantum Cryogenic Breakthrough Could Unveil Low-Mass Dark Matter
International team unveils QROCODILE, a quantum cryogenic detector cooled to 0.1K above absolute zero, designed to spot low-mass dark matter with record-breaking sensitivity during a 400-hour test run.
Chinese Mainland Economy Holds Steady in August, Shows Signs of Momentum
The Chinese mainland’s economy maintained overall stability in August, says NBS, with steady progress across key sectors and boosting confidence among global investors and young entrepreneurs.
Chinese Mainland Industrial Output Up 5.2% in August
Industrial output in the Chinese mainland rose 5.2% in August, driven by high-tech manufacturing and digital transformation.
Remembering Major Du Zhaoyu: Lebanon’s Smiling Peacekeeper
Chinese Major Du Zhaoyu, remembered for his unwavering smile, died with fellow UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. His story is featured in the CGTN documentary ‘Blue Helmets, No Borders’.
