Jiang Mingdian, a 77-year-old from Quanzhou, China, has written over 100,000 letters for families to relatives overseas in a career spanning 59 years. This tradition stems from Fujian's history of emigration, where letter writers bridged the communication gap for illiterate relatives.
Afghanistan's Taliban government claimed its forces conducted airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Pakistan's information ministry vehemently denied the claims, stating no such strikes occurred and only a drone from Afghanistan was intercepted.
A three-month-old infant in China was admitted to the ICU after his parents prepared his baby formula with boiled vegetable juice, believing it to be more nutritious. The baby suffered nitrite poisoning, turning purple and experiencing shortness of breath. He was treated and discharged.
The court's decision to dismiss the indictment against former Gyeonggi Province official Lee Hwa-young in a jury trial, citing abuse of power in North Korea aid, marks the first time a "split indictment" practice by prosecutors has been deemed an abuse of prosecutorial power. The court also ruled that the "salmon alcohol party" allegations, which had caused significant controversy, were unsubstantiated.
Mongolia's permafrost is rapidly thawing due to climate change, impacting local ecosystems, herder livelihoods, and releasing greenhouse gases. This transformation offers crucial insights into global permafrost dynamics and future Arctic conditions.
Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested Sher Shah, the main suspect in the murder of a Sikh caretaker couple inside a gurdwara in Mardan district. The motive remains unclear, and no links to banned organizations have been found.
Female comedians in China are using standup to address sexism and societal pressures, gaining a cult following. Despite censorship, they provide a release valve for women frustrated with everyday inequalities, though the line of acceptable topics shifts.
A team at Xidian University in China is developing technology to transmit solar power from space to Earth. They are testing a system using mirrors, solar panels, and microwave transmitters to send electricity over 100 meters, with a long-term goal of 36,000 km.
British Ambassador to China, Wilson, made a rare visit to Yangjialing, a former revolutionary site and communist heartland where President Xi Jinping once performed hard labour. The visit, at the invitation of the International Department, included tours of the Yanan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, a key site for Beijing's ideology messaging.
Le Province Lombarde e l'Assessore Regionale Simona Tironi si sono confrontate a Sondrio su edilizia scolastica e Centri per l'impiego. Stanziati 50 milioni entro il 2029 per le scuole, insufficienti per opere strutturali. Richiesta proroga al 31 agosto per i Centri per l'impiego.
A Thai police officer, Theeraphong, was apprehended by two gym trainers after allegedly shooting his wife, Triraya, and her mother, Mantana. Triraya died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Mantana is in stable condition.
Il presidente dell'Upi, Enzo Lattuca, chiede che le Province tornino elettive, ma con un numero di funzioni che superi quelle attuali. Sottolinea la necessità di funzioni di programmazione strategica e coordinamento territoriale con valore politico, come la gestione dei rifiuti e le politiche ambientali, oltre alla mediazione nelle piccole crisi aziendali.
Il Presidente di Upi, Enzo Lattuca, propone il ritorno delle Province elettive, ma con un ampliamento delle loro funzioni che vada oltre la gestione di scuole e strade. Sottolinea la necessità di funzioni di programmazione strategica e coordinamento territoriale con valore politico, come la gestione dei rifiuti e le politiche ambientali, e il ruolo di mediazione nelle piccole crisi aziendali.
A 63-year-old British man has died following a paragliding accident in Palau de Noguera, Catalonia, Spain. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the man succumbed to his injuries. The FCDO is supporting the family.
Doctors in Shenzhen, China, removed two 10cm live sparganum worms from a woman's arm after a year-long lump growth. The parasite likely entered her body through contaminated food prepared on a shared chopping board.
Syrian security forces have arrested 10 former officials linked to the deposed Assad regime in Daraa, Aleppo, and Idlib provinces. The Interior Ministry stated the operations aim to bring individuals accused of crimes and abuses against Syrians to justice, including a former military commander and a prison guard.
Quattro province piemontesi (Torino, Alessandria, Verbania, Vercelli) passeranno da domani al bollino rosso per ondate di calore, con temperature fino a 37 gradi. Venerdì si aggiungeranno Asti, Biella e Novara.
Un ancien policier, condamné pour racket et violences, a été embauché comme collaborateur politique dans un cabinet public en Nouvelle-Calédonie, soulevant des questions sur la présomption d'innocence.
A letter bearing the Supreme Court's emblem, announcing a ban on smartphones for all government employees effective June 17, circulated on social media. The Supreme Court has not commented, and government departments continue to use WhatsApp.
Chinese lithography firm CFMEE plans a Hong Kong IPO next week, aiming to raise up to $410 million to fund strategic investments, R&D, and capacity expansion as China pursues semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Activists in China are working covertly to help vulnerable women subjected to forced marriage and trafficking, operating in the shadows due to government crackdowns. The 'chained woman' incident in 2022 spurred a new wave of feminism focused on these issues, highlighting systemic failures despite official anti-trafficking efforts.
A court has suspended the enforcement of a clause requiring a 5-year rotation transfer for education public officials in Chungnam Province, siding with employees who argued it was an unfavorable change to working conditions made without proper consent. The decision comes amid a lawsuit filed by 13 education public officials against the Chungnam Provincial Office of Education.
An unopened bottle from China's Warring States period (475–221 BC) has revealed the composition of an ancient alcoholic beverage. Made from broomcorn millet, wheat, and barley, the drink's recipe indicates sophisticated brewing techniques using a fermentation starter called qu.
La Société des grands magasins (SGM) cède le BHV Marais à son équipe dirigeante, qui met fin au partenariat avec Shein, jugé "erreur stratégique". Le grand magasin se recentre sur son cœur de métier historique.
