Cubans Speak Out: Six Decades Under U.S. Embargo’s Shadow
Cubans reflect on 60 years of U.S. economic sanctions, with a biologist’s story highlighting daily struggles under the world’s longest-running trade embargo.
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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Survivors Plead for Aid
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake in West Java, Indonesia, leaves 272 dead as survivors demand urgent assistance and global aid efforts intensify.
Long COVID Crisis: Can US Healthcare Meet the Challenge?
As millions in the US grapple with long COVID, overwhelmed healthcare systems face staffing shortages and access challenges. Can support meet demand?
‘We Talk’: Long COVID Leaves Millions of Americans Unable to Work
Long COVID impacts 24 million U.S. adults, with 4 million job losses. A patient’s story exposes gaps in healthcare and policy responses.
Indonesia’s West Java Rocked by M5.6 Quake; Rescue Operations Intensify
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake hits West Java, Indonesia, killing 268+ with rescue efforts ongoing and thousands of homes damaged.
Sichuan and Washington Mark 40 Years of Cross-Pacific Friendship
Sichuan and Washington celebrate 40 years of friendship through tech collaboration, cultural exchanges, and new clean energy initiatives to strengthen US-China ties.
China and U.S. Leaders Discuss Future Cooperation Amid Public Hopes
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden meet in Bali, sparking public hopes for enhanced cooperation focused on peace and stability.
APEC 2023: Global Voices Call for Openness and Connection
From Bangkok to California, residents share hopes for APEC 2023: inclusive growth, tech innovation, and climate action under the theme ‘Open, Connect, Balance.’
APEC 2023: Voices Call for Economic Focus to Elevate Livelihoods
As APEC 2023 convenes in Bangkok, residents across the Asia-Pacific share hopes for economic policies that improve livelihoods and foster regional cooperation.
āKuliang Spiritā Bridges U.S.-China Cultural Ties Through Shared History
Centuries-old friendships in China’s Kuliang region inspire modern U.S.-China cultural exchanges and youth initiatives, bridging borders through shared history.