Rising COVID-19 Cases Push Taiwan Region to Level-Three Alert
Taiwan region elevates to level-three COVID-19 alert amid a sixth consecutive day of rising cases, leading to school closures and take-away only restaurants.
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Chongming Island Hosts the 10th China Flower Expo
Chongming Island, the third largest island in the Chinese mainland, hosts the 10th China Flower Expo from May 21. Join Andy Boreham as he explores traditional delicacies like tofu, Chongming gao, and rice wine.
Anama, Brazil: Half-Submerged Amid Record-High Amazon River Floods
Brazil’s small town of Anama faces unprecedented challenges as the Amazon River’s near-record flood levels submerge much of the area, impacting residents and local ecosystems.
Cyclone Tauktae Causes Severe Damage in Maharashtra and Gujarat
Cyclone Tauktae has wreaked havoc across Maharashtra and Gujarat, damaging over 16,500 homes and claiming at least 61 lives.
UK Museums Reopen with New Safety Measures Amid COVID-19
UK museums, including London’s Natural History Museum, are reopening with restricted visitor numbers and new safety measures to ensure public health amid COVID-19.
Palestinian Boy’s Heartbreaking Quest for Playing Cards Amid Gaza Conflict
As the Israel-Gaza conflict intensifies, a Palestinian boy’s search for his playing cards highlights the human cost of war.
India Sees Smallest COVID-19 Case Rise in Weeks as Deaths Stabilize
India reports its smallest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in almost three weeks, with deaths nearing 4,000. Experts indicate stabilization as the second pandemic year continues.
Brazil Discovers New COVID-19 Variant P.1.2 in Manaus
Brazil has identified a new COVID-19 variant, P.1.2, in Manaus. Health authorities are monitoring its transmissibility and potential impact.
Exploring Kashgar: A New Zealander’s Journey into Xinjiang
New Zealand vlogger Andy Boreham visits Kashgar in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang region to gain a personal perspective beyond the headlines.
COVID-19 Sparks Surge in Medical School Applications Globally
The COVID-19 pandemic elevated healthcare workers to hero status, inspiring a significant increase in medical and public health school applications worldwide.