US Shutdown Hits 2nd Week: $15B Weekly Economic Hit
The U.S. shutdown enters week two, costing $15B per week and affecting over 2M federal workers. Funding cuts pause programs and ripple across global markets and travel.
South Africans Praise China’s Women’s Rights Progress Ahead of Beijing Summit
South Africans weigh in on China’s progress in women’s education, workforce participation and entrepreneurship ahead of Beijing’s global leaders’ meeting on women.
MasterWen’s Rise: From Chengdu Teahouses to Global Stardom
Discover how MasterWen, a humble singer from Chongqing, turned viral music videos into a global sensation, bridging cultures through his soulful covers.
Mohe City’s Earliest Autumn Snow Blankets Northern Heilongjiang
Mohe City in Heilongjiang saw its earliest autumn snowfall ever, with 8.1mm blanketing roads and a 200% spike in tire requests as authorities raced to clear snow.
Storm Matmo Hits Chinese Mainland’s Southwest, Evacuates 17,000
Severe tropical storm Matmo forces mass evacuation of over 17,000 residents in the Chinese mainland’s southwest as heavy machinery tackles landslides and flooding.
New Footage Captures Israeli Forces Eyeing Gaza Flotilla
Freedom Flotilla footage shows boats, said to be Israeli forces, preparing to intercept Gaza-bound vessels. Reuters verifies identities; date unconfirmed.
Gold Hits Record $4,000 as Investors Seek Safe Havens
Gold prices surged past $4,000/oz record high as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and expected Fed rate cuts.
Landslide Buries Bus in Himachal Pradesh, 15 Dead
A landslide triggered by heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh buried a private bus, killing 15 and leaving one missing as rescue crews dig through debris.
China’s Women Navigate New Frontiers 30 Years After Beijing ’95
Three decades after Beijing ’95, women in China have gone from barred maritime classes to Arctic navigation, reflecting strides in gender equality that inspire new generations.
Rare Tidal Wonders Awe Viewers on Qiantang River
A stunning video captures three rare tidal formations on the Qiantang River in Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland, showcasing a tree-shaped tidal flat, a one-line tide and a crossing tide.