Air India Crash Near Ahmedabad: Death Toll Climbs to 274
The death toll from the Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad climbs to 274, as a high-level committee probes engine thrust, landing gear, and maintenance lapses.
Israel’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Mark New Escalation, Expert Says
Expert Qin Tian calls Israel’s latest strikes on dozens of Iran’s nuclear sites unprecedented in scope and warns of inevitable, forceful retaliation.
Chinese MOBA Fosters China-Uzbekistan Youth Friendships
An Uzbek student at Tsinghua University connects with Chinese and Kazakh gamers through a popular MOBA, highlighting how gaming can foster cross-border friendships and cultural exchange.
China’s UN Envoy Urges Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran
At a UN emergency meeting, China’s envoy Fu Cong urged Israel to halt military strikes on Iran, calling for diplomacy and respect for sovereignty.
Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes in Sharp Escalation
Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes early Saturday, with sirens blaring over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv after a rare major attack. Dozens were wounded.
Ramat Gan in Ruins After Iran’s Missile Strike on Israel
On June 13, Iran’s missile strike left Ramat Gan in ruins, with buildings damaged and residents evacuated amid fears of a wider Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions.
High Mountain Oolong Bridges Cultures Across the Taiwan Strait
From a small oolong seed carried in 1991 to towering tea trees on the Yunnan Plateau, Lin Yun’s journey shows how tea unites cultures across the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan Through the Ages: A 69-Year Journey Brings Father’s Remains Home
After 69 years apart, Yan Dingzhao finally brings his father Yan Luoguo’s remains from Penghu back to their Dongshan Island home.
Kazakhstan Leads as China-Central Asia Trade Deepens
Kazakhstan led trade with the Chinese mainland in Central Asia in 2024, accounting for 46% of regional volumes at $43.8B. The next China-Central Asia Summit is in Astana in June 2025.
UN Ocean Conference Unveils Nice Action Plan: Our Ocean, Our Future
At the Nice UN Ocean Conference, delegates launched the Nice Ocean Action Plan with goals for more marine reserves, cleaner shipping and 19 new ratifications of the BBNJ Agreement.