‘A constant state of panic’: how war in Gaza triggered new wave of depression and insomnia among Palestinian refugees from 1967 war
The stress of seeing the destruction of their homeland sent rates of mental illness soaring in Jordan’s Jerash camp – and the ceasefire has brought scant relief SuThaslima Begum and…
People stick to their posts on China’s Lunar New Year’s eve
Workers sort express deliveries at a branch of China Post in Luancheng District of Shijiazhuang City, north China’s Hebei Province, Jan. 28, 2025. Tuesday marks China’s Lunar New Year’s eve,…
Pakistani Students Develop Laser-Firing Defense Robot
In Karachi, university students have introduced an AI-driven robot designed to bolster Pakistan’s defense capabilities. Equipped with a high-powered laser gun, it can destroy targets within seconds, offering a cost-effective…
Chinese provinces set tailored plans to support emerging, future industries
Chinese provinces have outlined plans this year to strengthen support for tech-intensive industries, most of which are tailored to local conditions. In their annual government work reports delivered at local…
Bangladesh’s Interest in Sino-Pakistan JF-17 Fighters Draws India’s Ire Amid Strained Relations
According to media reports, the Indian government is keen to prevent Bangladesh from acquiring the JF-17s, citing concerns about the aircraft being produced by two nations—Pakistan and China—that New Delhi…
Coffee economy thrives in China’s Yunnan
A farmer picks coffee fruit at a coffee manor in Pu’er, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Jan. 8, 2025. As the Spring Festival approaches, many tourists who have just finished their…