Air India Crash Probe Zeroes In on Captain’s Actions
New cockpit audio suggests the Air India captain cut off fuel after takeoff, shifting the crash probe’s spotlight onto his actions.
2025
Building Bridges: Cultural Innovation Fuels Shared Human Values
Thought leaders at a CMG roundtable explore how cultural innovation—from publishing to film—can build shared values and foster global consensus.
How Digital Tech Is Shaping Culture’s Next Chapter
Experts at CMG’s roundtable explore how digital technologies fuel cultural innovation, foster empathy, and craft new languages for civilization’s future.
China-Malaysia Visa-Free Travel Starts July 17
China and Malaysia officially launch mutual 30-day visa-free travel from July 17, 2025, after a successful 19-month trial that saw millions of cross-border visits and booming tourism.
South Korea’s Supreme Court Clears Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 Merger Case
South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a not-guilty verdict for Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong in a 2015 merger fraud case, ending years of legal uncertainty.
Flavors of Taiwan: A Foodie’s Journey Through Time
Explore Taiwan’s rich culinary heritage with oyster omelets, beef noodles and mango ice. Join a foodie journey that connects culture, history, and global tastes in every bite.
Taiwan Through the Ages: Mountains Fuel Fertile Lands and Abundant Resources
Taiwan Through the Ages: Discover how Earth’s movements formed the Taiwan Strait and central mountains, fueling fertile lands, abundant resources, and vibrant ecosystems.
Chinese Mainland Unveils IPR Achievements in 14th Five-Year Plan
SCIO press conference in Beijing on the Chinese mainland’s intellectual property rights achievements under the 14th Five-Year Plan, highlighting strides in innovation protection and global ties.
20 States File Suit Over Trump’s Disaster Relief Funding Cuts
20 states sued the Trump administration over halted disaster relief grants for infrastructure under FEMA’s BRIC program, aiming to defend communities against natural disasters.
US Nears Trade Deals with India and EU as August Tariff Deadline Looms
President Trump says the US is close to clinching a trade deal with India and in talks with the EU, while Canada remains uncertain ahead of the Aug. 1 tariff deadline.