Deadly blast in Liuyang forces mass evacuation as authorities launch investigation. A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang has killed 26 people and injured 61 others, according to Chinese state media. The blast occurred Monday afternoon at the Huasheng Fireworks plant, prompting authorities to evacuate residents within a 3km radius as emergency teams…
Tensions rise as China warns Taiwan is the key flashpoint in its ties with the US. Taiwan has expressed concern after China described the island as the “biggest risk” in its relationship with the United States. The warning came during a phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised new concern over the spread of mpox, after confirming the clade Ib strain in several countries outside Africa, including Europe and Asia. The update appeared in the 59th WHO Situation Report on the multi-country mpox outbreak. The document reviewed the global and regional situation as of September and…
