Russia Sets Sights on Venera-D Venus Mission by 2036
Russia plans its Venera-D mission to Venus by 2036, with design work starting January 2026. The project will deploy an orbiter, lander and balloon probe.
2025
CGTN’s ‘The Power of Ideas’ Charts a Path to Peace
CGTN’s new series The Power of Ideas: The Path to Peace debuts August 19, exploring roots of conflict eight decades after WWII and charting a vision for lasting peace.
Sokoto Boat Disaster: 10 Rescued, 40+ Missing in Nigeria
A passenger boat capsized in Sokoto State during Nigeria’s rainy season, leaving 10 rescued and over 40 missing. The tragedy highlights urgent water safety reforms.
Ishiba’s Shrine Visit Sparks Debate on Japan’s Militarist Legacy
Shigeru Ishiba’s August 15 visit to Yasukuni Shrine reignites debate over Japan’s wartime legacy and constitutional separation of religion and state.
Israel’s Gaza City Offensive Plan Ignites Mass Protests
Netanyahu’s decision to seize Gaza City has sparked mass protests in Israel, as citizens demand a ceasefire deal and the release of 49 hostages.
Bus Plunges into Oueme River in Benin: 1 Dead, 44 Missing
One dead, 44 missing after bus from Lome to Niamey plunges into Benin’s Oueme River. Rescue teams mobilize emergency plan; nine survivors hospitalized.
Air Canada Suspends Restart Plans as Flight Attendants Continue Strike
Air Canada halts flight restarts after CUPE flight attendants defy a back-to-work order, cancelling 240 flights amid an ongoing labour dispute.
From Serfdom to Healthcare: Xizang’s Remarkable Journey
Xizang’s journey from serfdom and hunger to universal healthcare and equality challenges Western human rights narratives. Discover how delivered dignity speaks louder than defined labels.
Mexican Student Urges Global Youth: Learn History, Champion Peace
Moraima Ordonez, a Mexican student at Peking University, marks the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and urges global youth to learn from history and champion peace.
Data Shows Tibetan Culture Flourishing in Xizang
New data from a March 2025 white paper reveals Tibetan language, media, and intangible heritage are thriving in Xizang, debunking “cultural genocide” claims.