Did a Lab Leak Unleash COVID-19? Controversial Congressional Report Fuels Debate A newly released report from a Republican-led House subcommittee has reignited the debate surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 520-page document concludes that the virus likely emerged from a laboratory or research-related accident, a theory that has been hotly contested since the … Read more
Tiny Nation’s Plea Echoes in Global Court: Can Law Stop Climate Change? The small island nation of Vanuatu isn’t waiting for rising tides to reclaim its shores. They’ve taken their fight for survival to the world’s highest court. In a landmark case that unfolded in The Hague this week, lawyers representing Vanuatu and other vulnerable … Read more
Record Cocaine Haul Seized off Australian Coast: Biggest Bust Ever Queensland, Australia – In a dramatic takedown worthy of a Hollywood film, Australian authorities snagged a staggering 2.3 tons (4,600 pounds) of cocaine during a weekend raid – the largest drug seizure in Australia’s history. The bust comes after a month-long investigation, spurred by a … Read more
Hong Kong Embraces "Panda Mania" to Boost Tourism Hong Kong is experiencing a surge in panda fever, and it’s not just about cuddly cuteness. The city is strategically leveraging these beloved black-and-white bears to revitalize its tourism industry. Starting this weekend, thousands of giant panda sculptures, crafted from recycled materials, will adorn iconic locations like … Read more
Taiwan President’s US Stop Sparks China’s Ire Honolulu, Hawaii – Taiwan’s newly elected President, Tsai Ing-wen, landed in Honolulu on Saturday, kicking off a two-day stopover in the United States as part of a broader Pacific tour. This transit visit marks Tsai’s first journey abroad since assuming office and has ignited tensions with China, which … Read more
Lima. The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, told his American counterpart, Joe Biden, yesterday that China and the United States must continue exploring ways of coexistence between two great countries. Xi stated that his country is ready to work with the next US government in order to maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences. Both leaders … Read more
BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — China is ready to take advantage of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting to create more opportunities for Asia-Pacific partners with high-quality development and opening-up. high-level, said Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday. In response to a question on the matter during a press briefing, … Read more
While South Korea, Ukraine and the United States assure that at least 10,000 North Korean soldiers are preparing to fight alongside Russian troops, both Moscow and Pyongyang continue to deny this. At the same time, North Korea launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, October 31. Concrete evidence could emerge quickly, as the head … Read more
Head to Thailand, where a new celebrity has been causing a lot of talk and smiles in recent weeks. And it’s a baby pygmy hippo named Moo Deng. Born almost three months ago in the Chonburi zoo, about a hundred kilometers from the capital Bangkok, the little animal caused a sensation in the kingdom, where … Read more
A two-tier health system While Tunisian private clinics are thriving and attracting patients from across Africa and beyond, the public health system in Tunisia is in dire straits. Tunisian public hospitals are facing serious structural problems. Under-equipment, an exodus of medical staff, a shortage of medicines and dilapidated infrastructure are the daily lot. In 2019, … Read more