Rice harvest underway in Meishan, China’s Sichuan
A drone photo shows reapers harvesting rice at a paddy field in Yongfeng Village of Meishan, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Sept. 14, 2026. Local farmers are making the most of…
Rap singer Macklemore says he has been removed from tour with Ed Sheeran after Gaza comment
Kneecap back US musician for voicing support for Palestinians and raising their plight Rapper Macklemore has claimed he has been removed from his tour with Ed Sheeran after saying “Free…
China’s robots advance from stage to shop floor
A robotic hand picked up a calligraphy brush, dipped it in ink and wrote “fu,” a Chinese character meaning good fortune, on a square of red paper, delighting crowds. Chinese…
Pakistan calls for global cooperation on digital assets
Pakistan has called for stronger global cooperation to develop regulatory and institutional frameworks for digital assets, warning that countries must either shape the future of finance or risk being shaped…
Iran’s IRGC says oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mines in Hormuz Strait
The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that a super oil tanker seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz via the “forbidden” route south of…
Portugal says Israel is undermining the Palestinian state through settlement expansion
Portugal’s foreign minister says Israeli settlement expansion and economic pressure in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are undermining prospects for a viable Palestinian state. Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel says…