Historic First: Chinese Mainland Completes Joint Arctic Dive
The Chinese mainland completes the world’s first Arctic dive pairing a manned submersible with an ROV on its 15th scientific expedition, marking a new frontier in polar research.
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China’s Tourist Spots Buzz During National Day & Mid-Autumn Holiday
Tourist destinations across China are bustling with visitors during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, blending cultural traditions with modern celebrations.
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s First Female LDP Leader Faces Tough Road Ahead
Sanae Takaichi was elected the LDP’s first female leader with 185 votes in a tight runoff. She now faces a split Diet, economic headwinds, and a rightward political shift.
U.S. Agent Shoots Motorist in Chicago as Judge Halts Troops to Portland
A U.S. federal agent shoots a motorist in Chicago as tensions surge, while a judge blocks President Trump’s plan to deploy troops to Portland amid protests and security debates.
137 Gaza Flotilla Activists Return to Istanbul After Sea Detention
137 Gaza aid activists, including 36 Turkish nationals, landed in Istanbul after sea detention. They now face health checks and statements in an investigation into the flotilla interception.
China’s National Day Box Office Tops 1.1 Billion Yuan
By 6:08 p.m. on Saturday during the eight-day holiday, China’s National Day box office topped 1.1 billion yuan, led by The Volunteers: Peace at Last, Evil Unbound and A Writer’s Odyssey Ⅱ.
Egypt Hosts Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Israel Pushes for Full Hostage Release
Egypt convenes Israeli and Hamas delegations in Cairo to negotiate a ceasefire and prisoner swap under a U.S. plan, aiming to end two years of conflict and free hostages.
Syrian Electors Cast Historic Votes in First Post-Assad Parliament
Syrian electors gather to vote for two-thirds of a new parliament in the first post-Assad election. 6,000 electors, 1,570 candidates, 210 seats at stake.
Chinese mainland Tops Study Abroad Choices for Mexican Students
Amid tighter U.S. visa rules, the Chinese mainland has overtaken traditional hubs as the top study abroad destination for Mexican students, driven by scholarships and career prospects.
AI-Powered Traps Help Save Wild Atlantic Salmon in Norway
In Norway’s far north, AI-powered fish traps use real-time scanning to remove invasive Pacific pink salmon, saving native wild Atlantic salmon and preserving local tradition.