MANILA — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has escalated its search and rescue efforts for 15 fishermen missing since September 1, as tropical storm Yagi wreaked havoc, later intensifying into a super typhoon before making landfall in China. The fisher…
SHAN STATE—In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Myanmar police have confiscated 109,000 stimulant tablets in Shan State, as reported by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC).
According to Namibia Press Agency, the operation…
DHAKA — Bangladesh’s agricultural sector has suffered a significant blow, with August floods causing 33.46 billion taka (approximately 280 million U.S. dollars) in damages, predominantly affecting the country’s eastern regions. The floods, which began…
BEIJING—China has officially opened its first undergraduate institution dedicated to civil affairs education, marking a significant development in the country’s educational and social service sectors.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the China Civ…
KABUL—In a significant movement, more than 30,000 Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan, Iran, and Türkiye within the past week, as reported by an official from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation.
According to Namibia Pre…
MOUNT QOMOLANGMA—Jiang Lili, an associate researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has embarked on a six-year journey to transform the barren lands at the foot of Mount Qomolangma into fertile grounds for high-value crops, particularly focusing …
BEIJING — The China-Africa Science and Technology Backyard program, launched in 2019 by China Agricultural University (CAU), is making significant strides in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in Africa. This initiative is part of …
PARIS — Paralympic sprinter Petrus Karuli missed a spot in the men’s T37 200 meters finals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, after finishing last in the first heat. Despite a strong seasonal best of 25.24 seconds, Karuli did not advance. The event w…
BEIJING—Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended his congratulations to Maris Sangiampongsa on his reappointment as Thailand’s Foreign Minister on Saturday.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Wang, who also serves as a member of the Political Burea…
MOHMAND DISTRICT—Security forces in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province successfully repelled an attack on a military headquarters, resulting in the deaths of four suicide bombers, according to an official army statement released Satur…