Rescue Efforts Intensify After 6.8 Quake Strikes Sichuan 
A magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits Sichuan, trapping over 200 in Hailuogou. Rescue teams battle collapsed infrastructure to reach survivors. 
Rescue Efforts Intensify After 6.8 Quake Strikes Sichuan
Kiwi Columnist Raves About Xinjiang’s Beauty, Plans Return Trip 
New Zealand columnist Andy Boreham praises Xinjiang’s landscapes and food, plans to revisit for the Taklamakan Desert train loop.
UK’s Next PM Revealed Monday: Truss vs. Sunak Showdown 
The UK’s next prime minister will be announced Monday as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak await the Conservative leadership result. 
Long COVID’s Hidden Toll: Stories of Struggle and Resilience 
As the world adapts to ‘living with COVID,’ survivors like James and Katie reveal the hidden toll of long-term symptoms. Experts urge continued vigilance. 
Pakistan Flood Crisis: Over 1,100 Dead as Survivors Plead for Aid 
Over 1,100 lives lost in Pakistan’s devastating floods. Survivors urgently need tents, food, and medicine. International aid is critical. #PakistanFloods
From Mumbai to Sichuan: An Indian Filmmaker’s Rural China Journey 
Indian filmmaker Anusha Venkatachalam Iyer shares her life in Sichuan’s countryside, exploring cultural bonds and rural China’s transformation through her lens. 
U.S. Monkeypox Cases Surge: Who’s to Blame? 
The U.S. reports the world’s highest monkeypox cases. Residents voice fears and frustrations over pandemic fatigue and vaccine access. 
Syrian Family Finds Home in China: Art, Studies & Community 
From Syria to Nanjing, the Ali family shares their journey of studying, creating art, and building community in China. 
#CrossCulture
Afghanistan One Year Post-US Exit: Life Under Taliban Rule 
One year after the U.S. withdrawal, Afghans reflect on life under Taliban rule—security gains vs. economic struggles in a shifting landscape. 
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U.S. Taiwan Visits Backfire: Why Provoking Beijing Could Speed Reunification 
Recent U.S. politicians’ visits to Taiwan spark debate: Are they accelerating reunification? Experts weigh the risks and Beijing’s response. #TaiwanTensions