French PM Scraps Ministersā Severance Pay in Austerity Push
Caretaker PM Sebastien Lecornu has waived ministersā severance payāsaving up to 14,000 euros a monthāas part of a symbolic austerity drive amid Franceās ongoing budget crisis.
October 2025
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Hamas Sees ‘Optimism Prevails’ in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh see āoptimism prevailsā as Hamas and Israel negotiate a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges and troop withdrawals based on Trumpās 20-point plan.
2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: How Tiny MOFs Can Tackle Climate and Water Scarcity
Discover how the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors MOFs – tiny, cage-like materials with a football field’s surface area in a sugar cube, unlocking carbon capture and fresh water harvesting.
Autumn Chill Meets Rugby Thrills at Kai Tak
Hanlu’s cool breeze meets Rugby Sevens heat at the 15th National Games in November at Kai Tak Sports Park, where every try and tackle embodies autumn’s fierce spirit.
Smart Robots and Drones Light Up National Day Festivities
Cities across the Chinese mainland harness robots and drones to elevate National Day and Mid-Autumn celebrations with tech-powered performances.
Munao Zongge Festival: Jingpo’s Song-and-Dance Spectacle in Yunnan
The Munao Zongge Festival in the Chinese mainlandās Yunnan Province brings Jingpo culture to life with vibrant song-and-dance, symbolizing unity and heritage in a national intangible treasure.
Gold Shines at New Record: Breaks $4,000 an Ounce
Spot gold prices surged past $4,000 an ounce for the first time, with futures topping $4,004.40 and forecasts climbing to $4,900 by 2026 amid ETF inflows and central bank buying.
30 Years Since Beijing: Global Gender Equality Gains, Setbacks & 2025 Summit
Marking 30 years since the Beijing conference, the article explores global progress and setbacks in gender equality ahead of the 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.
Asia on the Move: Chinese Holiday Travel Hits New High
An eight-day holiday overlap on the Chinese mainland sparked a record travel surge, with 23M trips on day one and booming Asian destinations like Japan, Singapore and Thailand.
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan Unlocks New Global Growth
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan opens markets, cuts tariffs, and forges new trade partnerships to boost economic growth and global cooperation.