China – Black gold: The remarkable sculpture crafted from coal
Coal essence, also known as coal jade, is a unique type of saprobe coal predominantly found in the open-pit mines of Fushun, Liaoning Province. With its fine texture and remarkable…
India: ‘I Long for Freedom’: Gulfisha Fatima on Five Years of Incarceration
“I firmly believe that the general public of India is neither intolerant nor violent innately. I take a sigh of relief to see people striving for unity and stability in…
Over 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons released into Yangtze River
Staff members put a Chinese sturgeon into a release device in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province, April 12, 2025. More than 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons were released into the…
Renewable energy top of mind for Pakistani exhibitors at Middle East Energy 2025
Renewable energy solutions were front and centre for a small group of Pakistani exhibitors who were among 1,600 global companies present at Middle East Energy (MME) 2025, held at the…
Miao Sisters Festival celebrated in China’s Guizhou
A woman in ethnic costume helps her fellow performer adjust head decorations during an activity to celebrate the Miao Sisters Festival in Taijiang County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, April 12,…
Ride the current: Pakistan’s electric bikes scene accelerates
Electric bikes and scooters have seen a surge in popularity across Pakistan in recent years, as more people turn to electric vehicles (EVs) to escape soaring fuel costs. In the…