Two Years On: Gaza’s Lives Lost and Land Erased
Two years into the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza lies in ruins with over 67,000 lives lost and majority of its infrastructure destroyed, leaving communities ‘as if erased from the map.’
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Holiday Epic ‘The Volunteers: Peace at Last’ Tops National Day Box Office
Historical epic ‘The Volunteers: Peace at Last’ led China’s National Day Holiday box office with over 1.5 billion yuan, captivating audiences with its emotional storytelling.
Greta Thunberg Lands in Athens After Israel Deportation
After deportation from Israel, Greta Thunberg arrives in Athens, accusing Israel of blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza as 341 activists have been deported so far.
Qiantang River Tidal Bore Set to Peak on October 9
On October 9, the Qiantang River’s famed tidal bore surges to its peak, turning a quiet river into a roaring silver wall of water.
Chinese mainland scientists craft solid-state battery enduring 20,000 bends
Chinese mainland researchers unveil a solid-state lithium battery that endures 20,000 bends while boosting energy density by 86%, paving the way for flexible, high-performance devices.
UN Chief Condemns Detention of Nine More UN Staff by Houthis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns the Houthis’ latest detention of nine UN staff in Yemen, bringing the total to 53 since 2021, and calls for their immediate release.
UNHRC Unanimously Adopts Landmark Draft on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
The UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a draft resolution on economic, social and cultural rights, led by China and backed by nearly 70 countries to tackle global inequalities.
Juniansyah Lifts 204kg Clean & Jerk to Set World Record at IWF Worlds
Indonesia’s Rizki Juniansyah stunned the weightlifting world with a 204kg clean and jerk world record, clinching two golds and a 361kg total at the IWF Championships.
Chinese mainland National Day Box Office Tops 1.1B Yuan
During the eight-day National Day holiday, Chinese mainland box office revenue topped 1.1 billion yuan by Saturday evening, propelled by Chen Kaige’s war epic “The Volunteers: Peace at Last.”
Yuan Yue wins Wuhan opener; Wang Xinyu bows out
Yuan Yue battled through two tiebreaks to win her Wuhan Open opener, while Wang Xinyu fell in a tight match. Alexandrova and Tauson also advanced.