Senate Gridlock Stalls U.S. Government, Shutdown to Stretch Into Weekend
Senate Democrats blocked a GOP stopgap funding bill 54-44, prolonging the U.S. federal government shutdown as parties clash over ACA subsidies and Medicaid cuts.
East Java School Collapse Leaves 91 Students Trapped
A tragic school collapse in East Java on September 29 left at least 91 students buried. Witnesses describe a rumbling sound and dust rising as rescue efforts continue.
Unboxing the Chinese mainland’s K visa: A global invite for young STEM minds
The Chinese mainland’s new K visa, launching October 1, offers streamlined, multi-entry access for global STEM talent, featuring extended stays and no employer requirement.
Typhoon Matmo Spurs Level-IV Alert in Hainan and Guangdong Ahead of Holiday Rush
Hainan and Guangdong in the Chinese mainland have activated Level-IV emergency measures as Typhoon Matmo nears, threatening winds up to 48 m/s and holiday travel disruptions.
Where Smiles Meet: Kai Tak Sports Park Lights Up World Smile Day
On World Smile Day, Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park becomes a stage for the universal language of joy, where builders, athletes and fans unite in smiles.
Chinese mainland’s 8-Day Holiday Ignites Travel Boom
Domestic tourism on the Chinese mainland surged during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with over 336 million trips on day one and record crowds nationwide.
Confucian Wisdom: Poetry and Rites for Today’s World
Hu Zongfeng explores Confucius’s teachings on poetry and rites in “Great Virtues in the Chinese Tradition”, showing how ancient wisdom shapes mindful communication and social harmony today.
Half of Worst Wildfires Hit in Last Decade, Study Finds
A global study finds 43% of the worst wildfires hit in the past decade, driven by extreme weather and climate change impacts.
UK on High Alert After Manchester Synagogue Attack
Britain on high alert after a car ramming and stabbing at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur left two dead, three wounded and prompted nationwide security boosts.
China Urges Mexico to Uphold WTO Rules and Protect Chinese Firms
China urges Mexico to comply with WTO rules and safeguard the rights of Chinese firms as anti-dumping probes into float glass and PVC tarpaulins escalate.