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Gilas women nip Lebanon to earn World Cup qualifiers berth
MANILA, Philippines -- Gilas Pilipinas punched a ticket to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers after holding on against Lebanon, 73-70, in their 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup matchup Wednesday afternoon in China. Gilas thus secured a top-six...

University Faces Scrutiny Over Chinese Scientists’ Smuggling of Biological Materials
The University of Michigan is under federal scrutiny after two Chinese scientists linked to the school were separately charged with smuggling biological materials into the United States. The Education Department on Tuesday opened an investigation...

Activists mark 10 years since Tenzin Delek Rinpoche’s death, demand justice and accountability
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMASHALA, July 14: A coalition of 146 Global Tibet Support Groups released a joint statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death in Chinese custody of Tibetan Buddhist leader, educator, and environmentalist Tulku...

Comparison of the Efficacy of Polyvinyl Alcohol Colorless Embolic Microspheres (8Spheres) and Gelatin Embolic Microspheres (Embosphere) in Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids in Women Without Fertility Requirements: A…
Introduction Uterine fibroids are one of the most common uterine diseases among women of reproductive age, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 40%–89% in postmenopausal women.1 Uterine fibroids are heterogeneous in size, number, location, and...
‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wept as he threw himself over the coffin of a soldier draped in the national flag, one of six or so who were lined up in a row. Photographs of him mourning were shown at a gala performance at a theatre in Pyongyang...

Chinese students flocked to Central Illinois. Their food followed.
For the more than 6,000 students from China in Urbana and Champaign, the wealth of products and dishes from back home can make the two cities seem like a mirage rising from the plains of central Illinois. Surrounded by miles of flat, green fields...

Xixia Imperial Tombs: cultural fusion of diverse traditions behind World Heritage Site status
The Xixia Imperial Tombs in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Photo: Courtesy of the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China The sharp crack of gavel cut through the silence. "Adopted!" - with the words announced by...

Feds investigate University of Michigan amid alleged Chinese bio material smuggling cases
Two Chinese scientists connected to the University of Michigan are being investigated for smuggling bio materials into the US, sparking the probe. FOX 2 - The University of Michigan is under investigation after two Chinese scientists charged with...

University of Michigan under scrutiny after arrest of Chinese scientists
DETROIT — The Trump administration is investigating potential foreign influence at the University of Michigan, claiming the school was indifferent to national security concerns raised by the FBI. In a letter sent to the university on July 15, the...

Rites Within the Catholic Church
The word "rite" commonly refers to the order of official prayer, or the norm of liturgical action established by authority and which finds its public and concrete expression in the liturgy. The 3rd Century saw the first signs of different...

China says Tibet-related issues a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
Remarks by Chinese embassy spokesperson in New Delhi come ahead of Indian foreign minister’s visit to China – the first since 2020 clashes. The succession of the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is a “thorn” in China-India relations, says...

‘Implement laws, agreements on women rights to alleviate poverty in Niger Delta’
Civil Society Groups in the Niger Delta have linked the harrowing poverty in the region to the exclusion of women and the almost complete denial of their rights. The Niger Delta, comprising Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River...

Russia Calls for Inclusive Political Structure in Afghanistan, Highlighting Ethnic Representation
Russia emphasizes the need for an inclusive political structure in Afghanistan, stressing the importance of ethnic representation in governance. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization...

China’s ‘nightmare’ youth revolution was lit by its neurotic authoritarian leader, Mao Zedong. What can we learn from it?
In the 1960s and 70s, the youth of the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia rebelled by protesting against the Vietnam War, trying psychedelic drugs, embracing free love and discovering the Beatles. Meanwhile, what their contemporaries...

Zimbabwe govt warns Chinese firms over illicit deals
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has issued a sharp and public rebuke to Chinese businesses operating in Zimbabwe, warning them to immediately halt illicit financial activities, environmental violations, and the flouting of local laws...
"How do we love?" Young Chinese explore answers in classrooms
BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- In an era that increasingly values diverse life choices -- whether embracing romance, exploring virtual love, or opting out altogether -- one question still resonates with many, especially the young: How do we love and...

Albanese mends relationship with China during visit
Shadow defence minister Angus Taylor urged the Australian Government to shore up relations with United States President Donald Trump and sign a deal with Taiwan, despite the Prime Minister's visit to China. Australian Prime Minister Anthony...

SCO 2025: Can India, China, Russia redefine the multilateral forum? EXPLAINED
As the SCO Summit approaches in Tianjin, its role in shaping a multipolar world faces fresh scrutiny—amid terror threats, regional rivalries, and its ambitions to rival Western-led blocs The Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) heads of state...
Beneath China’s 5.2% economic growth, a life of pay cuts and side hustles
BEIJING - Chinese state firm employee Zhang Jinming makes up for a 24 per cent cut to his salary by delivering food for three hours every night after work and on weekends - and hopes he can avoid awkward encounters with colleagues. “Being a...
PM reacts to Chinese readout saying Australia opposes Taiwan's independence
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to clarify Australia's position on Taiwan independence following Chinese media reports about his face-to-face meeting with President Xi Jinping. Albanese met with Xi in Beijing on Tuesday to review...