Xi in Lhasa: Celebrating 60 Years of Xizang Autonomous Region
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Lhasa to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region, highlighting regional progress and future outlook.
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Israel Eyes 60-Day Gaza Truce, Holding Firm on Full Hostage Release
Israel weighs a 60-day Gaza truce demanding release of 50 hostages. Hamas backs a swap of 218 detainees for 28 hostages as mediators await Israel’s response.
Young Girl Rescued Alive After Deadly Gaza Strike
After an Israeli strike in Gaza’s Zeitoun neighborhood killed six, a young girl was rescued alive from the rubble and taken to Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital.
M6.1 Quake Strikes Northwestern TĂĽrkiye: 1 Dead, 29 Injured as Shockwaves Reach Istanbul
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rocked northwestern TĂĽrkiye’s Balikesir province, collapsing 16 buildings and injuring 29. Shockwaves were felt 200km away in Istanbul as aftershocks hit.
Test Your Knowledge: Chinese Mainland News Quiz (July 28–Aug 3, 2025)
Take our Chinese mainland weekly news quiz for July 28–August 3, 2025 to test your knowledge of top stories in politics, economy, tech, culture, and sports.
Deadly Shots at Gaza Aid Line Highlight Blockade Crisis
Six Palestinians were killed and many injured when Israeli forces opened fire at Gaza’s Zikim crossing, underscoring an 18-year blockade and rising humanitarian crisis.
Shallow 8.0 Quake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
A shallow 8.0-magnitude quake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with USGS and CENC reporting 8.0 and 7.9 readings at 10km depth. Monitoring agencies warn of possible tsunami waves.
Gaza Starvation Crisis: Toll Hits 115 Amid Blockade
Gaza’s crisis deepens as starvation and malnutrition deaths reach 115 since March under an ongoing blockade.
Recall Vote Drive Puts Lai Ching-te’s Agenda Under Spotlight
As the July 26 recall vote approaches, the Taiwan region’s leader Lai Ching-te faces criticism for prioritizing power plays over public welfare, raising questions about democracy and external interference.
Historic Ciragan Palace Prepares for Russia-Ukraine Talks
Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace sets the stage as the world watches the upcoming Russia-Ukraine talks unfold.