Netanyahu’s Gaza Strategy: Annexation on the Table
Netanyahu meets top security officials to discuss Gaza annexation amid escalating humanitarian crisis, with aid trucks under fire and truce talks collapsed.
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WHO Warns: Chikungunya Hits 119 Countries
WHO warns chikungunya has spread to 119 countries, putting 5.5M at risk with major outbreaks in the Americas and Indian Ocean islands.
Embracing the Unknown: Animator Weng Ming’s Call to Courage
Animation director Weng Ming reflects on a line from ‘The Street Guitar Band’, urging young creators to embrace uncertainty as the spark of every transformative era.
Changlongshan ‘Water Battery’ Powers 2M Homes, Cuts Carbon
Deep inside Changlongshan mountain, a pumped-storage hydropower station stores energy like a ‘green power bank’, powering 2 million homes and cutting 420,000 tons of CO2 annually.
Desperate Gaza Crowds Face Deadly Fire at Aid Points
Dozens in Gaza were killed or wounded by fire at aid points, turning the path to survival into a path to death during desperate food runs.
EU Suspends €93B US Tariffs Amid Member Dissent
The EU has formally suspended its planned €93 billion retaliatory tariffs on US goods for six months, opening a new chapter in transatlantic trade talks.
UNESCO Launches Kilimanjaro Expedition to Highlight Glacier Melting
UNESCO’s 50-member expedition heads to Mount Kilimanjaro to spotlight rapid glacier melting and its threat to water security for millions in East Africa.
Chinese Research Team Crafts Bio-Recyclable Material for Green Electronics
A research team from the Chinese mainland has developed a bio-recyclable material for electronics manufacturing, offering a sustainable route to tackle e-waste.
Trump Proposes 250% Pharma Tariffs, Teases Chip Duties
Trump plans small pharma tariffs rising to 250% and teases chip duties. What could this mean for global trade and innovation?
Zelenskyy and Trump Seek Swift End to Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Zelenskyy hailed a “productive” call with Trump on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, tackling sanctions, NATO cooperation, U.S. defense ties, and a draft drone agreement.