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When Warning Systems Failed, Human Ingenuity and Kindness Saved Lives in Nepal
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Faster Than Usain Bolt, but Still Learning to Stop
In Aftermath of Devastating Flood, Nepal Sought Justice From Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters–Then Took a U-Turn
By walking back its requests, Kathmandu sent a message that assertive policymaking is influenced by much more than the tragic reality of the disaster
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China Finds New Routes Around US AI Chip Controls as Washington Moves to Close Cloud Loophole
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Melting Arctic Ice Opens Alternative Maritime Route Between Asia and Europe
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Deadly Floods Sweep Through Nepal, Killing More Than 500, Over 2,000 Still Missing
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India, Japan Sign Maritime Pact as US Uncertainty and China Threat Drive Closer Naval Cooperation
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China’s Youth Unemployment Rate Rises to 17.9% as Graduates Flood Job Market
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Understanding the Changing Political Economy and Rare Earth Surge on Myanmar’s Eastern Borders: An Interview With Sai Hor Hseng
Taiwan Seeks Tariff Protections as US Weighs New Semiconductor Duties
Educational partnerships between Chicago-area public schools and Chinese institutions are drawing renewed scrutiny after students and school administrators attended events at China’s consulate and at least one Chicago school signed a formal cooperation agreement with a Chinese high school whose governing plan emphasizes Communist Party leadership and ideological education. Natalie
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Shen Yun-Inspired Art Exhibition Extended Through Sept. 30 in Middletown
A Shen Yun-inspired art exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of Shen Yun
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Autonomous OpenAI Agents Allegedly Hijacked German Wiki to Coordinate and Evade Restrictions
A swarm of autonomous AI agents believed to have been deployed internally
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Chinese National Studying in Canada Arrested After FBI Probe Into Airport Photography
A Chinese national studying at the University of Waterloo is in U.S.
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Belgium authorities are holding a 52-year-old dual Chinese-Belgian national accused of transferring sensitive semiconductor technology to China, in a case that is adding to European concerns over the security of strategically important technologies. The man has been in pretrial detention since May in an investigation involving alleged espionage and the
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Hong Kong Bookstore Loses Lease After Landlord Reports Threats Following National Security Arrests
A Hong Kong independent bookstore whose owners were arrested earlier this year under the city’s national security laws
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Joshua Wong Faces More Prison Time as Lawmakers Decry Hong Kong Crackdown
International lawmakers and human rights advocates are calling for the release of prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua
Sweden is offering some immigrants as much as 350,000 Swedish kronor, or about US$37,000, to voluntarily leave the country, marking one of Europe’s sharpest reversals on migration policy after years in which the Nordic country was known for relatively generous asylum rules. The expanded “repatriation grant,” which took effect Jan.
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Nepal Principal Saves 1,643 Students Minutes Before Flood Destroys School
When a warning call reached school principal Rajendra Dawadi on the morning
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Indonesia’s Free Meal Crisis Echoes America’s Early Struggles
Indonesia’s massive free nutritious meals program, which primarily serves schoolchildren, is facing
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Canada Raises Financial Bar for International Students as Study Permit Costs Climb
International students seeking to study in Canada now have to demonstrate greater
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- China Expands Its ‘Eyes’ in the South China Sea With Emergence of New Radar Site
- Deadly Haiti Gang Raid Leaves 47 Killed, 50-Plus Hostages Taken
- Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 6,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 3,000
- UK Police Investigate Claims Chinese Embassy Guards Brandished Stun Batons at Tibetan Protesters
- Japan and US Expand Space Security Cooperation With New Indo-Pacific Surveillance Payload
Located in the heart of Paris, the Opéra Garnier is no ordinary theater. It is a timeless work of art that has endured through the ages. Beyond its visual splendor, it has long been the center of the history of opera and ballet, a cultural landmark of international standing as
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Taiwan Says 426 Citizens Detained or Missing in China as New Travel Rules Loom
Taiwanese authorities are warning of growing risks for citizens traveling to China after the number reported missing, detained, or questioned there rose by seven in a single week, bringing the total to 426 since the beginning of 2024. The figures come as Beijing prepares to implement revised entry-exit regulations on
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‘Easy to Enter, Hard to Leave’: China’s New Exit Rules Fuel Anxiety Among Travelers
China is tightening control over people traveling across its borders, with Chinese nationals working overseas reporting demands from
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The Extraordinary Life of Chevalier de Saint-George – Virtuoso Musician of the French Enlightenment
Chevalier de Saint-George is best known as a virtuoso violinist and composer; yet he was also a peerless
For Vanessa Andronico, raising twin sons with autism has been a journey of challenges, sacrifices, and meaningful moments of joy. Her story reflects the experiences of many caregivers who work every day to support their loved ones while finding strength along the way. Vanessa’s twin boys are now 19 years
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Travel Now, Pay for Years: The Hidden Cost of Vacation Debt
Yahoo reported on July 24 that although travel costs have continued to rise in recent years, Americans’ enthusiasm
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Five Ways to Make the Summer Heat at Home More Bearable
Keeping a home cool in summer doesn't always require lowering the thermostat. In many cases, small changes in
The Autumnal Equinox holds a special place among China’s 24 solar terms. In ancient times, both the spring and autumn equinoxes were marked by elaborate rituals, with the imperial court and hundreds of officials traveling beyond the capital to make ceremonial offerings. In spring, they prayed for favorable weather and
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China’s Oldest Surviving Landscape Painting: Spring Excursion by Zhan Ziqian
Traditional Chinese painting initially began with figure painting as its earliest genre. The oldest surviving landscape painting is
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From Obon to Zhongyuan: The Ancient Story Behind Asia’s Tradition of Honoring the Dead
Every August, millions of people across Japan return to their hometowns for Obon, known and cherished as one