Record-Breaking Shituo Yangtze Rail Bridge Slashes Chongqing-Wanzhou Travel Time
The 1,416.9m Shituo Yangtze River Bridge on the Chongqing-Wanzhou high-speed line will set four world records and cut travel time to under one hour.
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How China’s 14th Five-Year Plan Drives Localized Innovation
Explore how China’s 14th Five-Year Plan fuels region-specific innovation, driving industrial transformation and sustainable growth across the Chinese mainland.
Swift Louvre Heist: 7-Minute Robbery Shocks Paris Museum
Masked robbers stormed the Louvre, grabbing treasures in just seven minutes and leaving tourists stunned as security questions mount.
Israel-Gaza Airstrikes Stir Tensions as Both Sides Reaffirm Truce
Airstrikes and aid halts test the Israel-Hamas truce as both sides trade allegations yet pledge to uphold the ceasefire.
From 1970s China Cadet to Renewed Vision Aboard Peace Ark
A Republic of Congo veteran who studied in the Chinese mainland in the 1970s regains sight aboard the Peace Ark, rekindling a half-century bond with his ophthalmologist.
China Fuels Global Collaboration on Fusion Energy
At the IAEA’s 30th Fusion Energy Conference in Chengdu, IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi lauded China’s collaborative push to fast-track fusion research through global partnerships.
UN Relief Chief Describes Gaza Devastation as ‘Beyond Words’
UN humanitarian chief calls Gaza destruction ‘beyond words’ after touring a damaged wastewater plant, highlighting urgent rebuilding challenges amid border closures.
Trump: U.S. Destroys Drug Submarine, Repatriates Survivors
President Trump says U.S. forces destroyed a suspected drug submarine loaded with fentanyl in the Caribbean. Two survivors will be repatriated to Ecuador and Colombia.
Worldwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Rally Against Trump’s Authoritarian Policies
Tens of thousands joined #NoKings rallies across the U.S. and in major capitals on Oct 18, protesting Trump’s immigration crackdown, prosecutions and troop deployments.
Afghanistan, Pakistan Extend Ceasefire with Urgent Doha Talks
Afghanistan and Pakistan have extended a temporary ceasefire, sending high-level delegations to Doha for urgent talks to de-escalate border clashes and address cross-border security.