
Mumbai Grinds to Halt as Monsoon Hits 35 Years Early
Mumbai faces severe disruption as the earliest monsoon in 35 years triggers a red alert, highlighting climate challenges and urban resilience needs.
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Mumbai faces severe disruption as the earliest monsoon in 35 years triggers a red alert, highlighting climate challenges and urban resilience needs.
Real Madrid appoints Xabi Alonso as new head coach, signaling a fresh chapter for the club. The former midfield star returns after a historic stint in Germany.
China’s Wang Xinyu and Buyunchaokete fall in French Open first round, while Zheng Qinwen remains in women’s singles draw.
South Korea imposes travel bans on ex-PM Han Duck-soo and ex-finance minister Choi Sang-mok amid insurrection investigation.
China’s industrial profits rose 1.4% year-on-year in Jan-April 2025, driven by policy support and growth in advanced manufacturing sectors, signaling economic resilience.
Leaders from ASEAN, GCC, and China convene in Malaysia to advance free trade agreements and cross-regional economic partnerships, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang attending.
New data reveals over 85% of Australians have ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood, linked to cancer risks. Experts call for urgent monitoring and research.
China’s first humanoid robot fighting competition crowns AI Strategist as champion, showcasing breakthroughs in robotics and AI adaptability.
A fierce mating duel between milu deer in China’s Dongting Lake showcases successful conservation efforts, with populations rebounding to over 14,000 nationwide.
Fire erupts at Ecuador’s largest oil refinery in Esmeraldas, prompting evacuations. Blaze contained after hours-long emergency response, officials confirm.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Cambodian PM Hun Manet agree to deepen economic collaboration and cross-border security measures during ASEAN-GCC-China Summit talks.
U.S. President Trump threatens to reallocate $3B in grants from Harvard to trade schools, citing antisemitism concerns. The move impacts international students and sparks legal battles.
ITB China 2025 highlights the country’s tourism resurgence through policy innovation, cultural appeal, and record global participation, signaling shifting dynamics in travel markets.
UN report reveals over 95% of Gaza’s cropland is unusable, heightening famine risks and crippling the region’s agricultural economy.
Chinese and South African astronomers use FAST and MeerKAT telescopes to uncover ‘dust-free’ globular clusters, advancing our understanding of the Milky Way’s ancient structures.
Two killed and nine injured in a Philadelphia park shooting Monday night; police are investigating the incident amid growing safety concerns.
Chinese scientist Prof. Wang Xiaoyun honored for cryptography breakthroughs, inspiring women in STEM among 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO laureates from five countries.
Guangzhou police report links cyberattacks on a tech firm to a DPP-backed hacker group, raising cross-strait security concerns.
The DPRK condemns the US ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan as a dangerous step toward space militarization, warning of global instability.
Kremlin criticizes European nations for lifting missile range restrictions for Ukraine, warning of risks to peace efforts amid stalled negotiations.