World Refugee Day: Hope & Action with Melissa Fleming & Doaa Al Zamel
This World Refugee Day, Melissa Fleming and Doaa Al Zamel share stories of survival, social media challenges, and the urgent call for global compassion.
Ji’an’s One Village Revolution: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth
Discover how Ji’an in the northeast of the Chinese mainland is transforming rural futures with its “One Village, One Product” strategy, blending culture, tourism, and local industry.
Gut Microbes Fuel Deer Survival on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
New BMC Biology study uncovers how gut microbes help cervids thrive on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau by boosting energy metabolism and nutrient production in extreme high-altitude conditions.
From Screen to Startup: Yoyo’s New Brand Brings Hong Kong Creativity to the World
Former TV host Yau Man Heung, or Yoyo, launches a cultural brand to showcase Hong Kong designs across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and beyond.
Denmark Urges China to Boost Green Transition Cooperation
Denmark’s Parliament speaker Soren Gade urges China to deepen green technology and sustainable industry cooperation, aiming to drive the next wave of global decarbonization.
Harvard’s Peter K. Bol on Academia’s Future Amid Rising Challenges
Harvard Professor Peter K. Bol reflects on the joys and challenges of academia amid tensions over international students and the future of liberal education.
Early Heat Dome Bakes Eastern US with Record-Breaking Temperatures
Record-setting early summer heat dome bakes Boston, New York and Philadelphia, catching residents off guard and raising concerns over climate resilience and adaptation.
China, Singapore Forge Tech & Trade Ties in Beijing Talks
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing, marking 35 years of diplomatic ties and pledging deeper cooperation on technology, trade and multilateralism.
Mass Protests Erupt in The Hague Ahead of NATO Summit
Thousands protested in The Hague against NATO and rising military budgets as leaders prepare to debate a 5% GDP defence spending target at the upcoming summit.
NATO’s 5% GDP Defense Plan: Economic & Social Trade-Offs
NATO plans to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from 2%. We explore how this leap could reshape member states’ economies, social programs and future priorities.