Landslide Buries Bus in Himachal Pradesh, 15 Dead
A landslide triggered by heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh buried a private bus, killing 15 and leaving one missing as rescue crews dig through debris.
2025
China’s Women Navigate New Frontiers 30 Years After Beijing ’95
Three decades after Beijing ’95, women in China have gone from barred maritime classes to Arctic navigation, reflecting strides in gender equality that inspire new generations.
Rare Tidal Wonders Awe Viewers on Qiantang River
A stunning video captures three rare tidal formations on the Qiantang River in Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland, showcasing a tree-shaped tidal flat, a one-line tide and a crossing tide.
Wang Yi and Tajani Forge Stronger China-Italy Ties in Rome
Chinese FM Wang Yi met Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani at Villa Madama in Rome to deepen cooperation across trade, tech and sustainability amid shifting global dynamics.
Chinese Mainland Declares Taiwan Reunification ‘Inevitable’, Warns Separatism ‘Doomed’
State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua says Taiwan’s push for independence is doomed and calls reunification irresistible.
Chinese Mainland Film Holiday Hits 1.8B Yuan, Sparks Tourism Boom
During the Chinese mainland 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, box office receipts topped 1.8 billion yuan, with blockbusters driving a tourism surge.
Optimism Rises in Gaza Talks as Second Aid Flotilla Is Intercepted
Hamas expresses optimism in indirect talks to end the Gaza war as a second aid flotilla is intercepted. Global protests, diplomatic moves, and frontline tensions intensify the crisis.
Hukou Waterfall Welcomes 30K Daily Visitors Over Holiday
Shanxi’s Hukou Waterfall drew nearly 30,000 daily visitors during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, blending breathtaking autumn scenery with folk shows and group sing-alongs.
French PM Scraps Ministers’ Severance Pay in Austerity Push
Caretaker PM Sebastien Lecornu has waived ministers’ severance pay—saving up to 14,000 euros a month—as part of a symbolic austerity drive amid France’s ongoing budget crisis.
Hamas Sees ‘Optimism Prevails’ in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh see ‘optimism prevails’ as Hamas and Israel negotiate a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges and troop withdrawals based on Trump’s 20-point plan.