News & Insights Across Asia
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China strengthens global giant panda conservation by partnering with international zoos, enhancing collaborations to protect the species and foster international friendship.
A Colorado man’s death from a Gila monster bite sparks global concern over the risks of owning exotic pets, highlighting the need for increased awareness and regulation.
Mongolia faces a severe crisis as over 1.5 million livestock have died due to harsh winter conditions known as ‘dzud.’ The disaster threatens herders’ livelihoods and poses significant economic challenges.
Climate change is increasing wildfire risks in Asia. Lessons from Chile’s deadly fires highlight the urgent need for action to prevent similar disasters in Asian countries.
Recent cold wave slows thawing of China’s Yellow River, prompting enhanced flood control efforts amid concerns over ice-jam floods in upper and middle reaches.
DNV warns the UK is set to miss its 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets, risking delays in global decarbonization efforts.
Residents of Bengaluru face a severe water shortage months before peak summer. Weak monsoon rains have depleted groundwater and river reservoirs, causing higher water prices and rationing.
The Mediterranean faces an intensifying winter drought with below-average rainfall, affecting southern Europe and northern Africa. Over 45% of southern Europe is experiencing soil drought conditions.
Hong Kong scientists launch an underwater tracking project to save endangered horseshoe crabs, ancient creatures vital to marine ecosystems, from modern threats like habitat loss and overfishing.
Colombia’s Cali will host the COP16 Biodiversity Conference from October 21 to November 2, 2024, as announced by President Gustavo Petro.
Three giant pandas, Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei, will return to China from Belgium’s Pairi Daiza zoo in 2024, marking the end of a successful conservation collaboration.
Chinese researchers are unveiling the geological and oceanographic secrets of the Antarctic Ocean through the study of submarine sediment samples collected during expeditions.
China activates emergency measures as heavy snowfall impacts multiple provinces, prompting weather alerts and heightened safety preparations during the post-Spring Festival travel peak.
Residents and tourists in Lanzhou celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year with a vibrant fair by the Yellow River, showcasing traditional customs like dragon dances, folk music, and Hanfu photography.
Residents of Milan face escalating pollution levels, prompting health concerns and calls for urgent action as the city prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
More than ten Yangtze finless porpoises were recently observed in the Jingjiang section of the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province, signaling hope for this critically endangered species.
Rangers at Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China’s Gansu Province have recently spotted blue-eared pheasants in the snow, highlighting the park’s rich biodiversity and conservation success.
A rare dual emergence of periodical cicadas is set to occur in the United States, captivating global audiences and offering insights into similar natural phenomena in Asia.
Over 500 rescuers are battling a significant forest fire that broke out in Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, Southwest China. The fire has spread over 13 hectares, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
A new study reveals that modern birds began evolving long before the dinosaurs’ extinction, challenging previous beliefs about avian evolution.
