World’s tallest bridge passes crucial test, promises connectivity
The karst mountains of Guizhou Province in southwest China feature ravines so deep that locals call them “the Earth’s cracks.” At Huajiang Town, the Beipan River carves one such gorge,…
Israel destroyed Gaza’s water plants. Now a deadly condition is spreading like wildfire
As hospitals in the strip struggle to cope with a stream of injured people, doctors are also battling the rise of a rare disease that has left children paralysed. Alex…
World’s first ultra zero-carbon building put into operation
This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the world’s first ultra zero-carbon building, the headquarters of EV charging pile network operator TELD New Energy, in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong…
Pakistan’s top 15 must visit tourist places: From ancient civilisations to mountain wonders
The country is well on its way to becoming one of the world’s top emerging destinations A breathtaking view of the Manthoka Waterfalls located in Khrmang valley, some 50km from…
80 years on, China’s WWII memories resist oblivion
In Yang Jianhong’s childhood memories, the sound of international news crackling from a radio was as familiar as the scent of the plum candy. His father, Yang Yangzheng, a quiet…
Pakistan: Crop data to be augmented using satellite technology
In an effort to settle disputes over crop data, especially in Punjab, a new programme aims to use satellite technology to obtain accurate crop cultivation figures. Unreliable figures on total…