Lin Qingshui placed in immediate detention
The arrest of Lin Qingshui, mayor of Guangfu County, on January 16, 2026, is an event that has shaken Chinese political circles. It comes amid high tension following the humanitarian and environmental disaster caused by the collapse of the dam on the Matai'an River. Why did the central authorities proceed...
READING TIME: 2 minGeneral blockade of the tourism sector in Tunisia
Tunisia is preparing for a day of major paralysis on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, following a call for a general strike issued by the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), the country's main and powerful trade union. This nationwide mobilization, the first general strike...
READING TIME: 2 minLittle by little (an African story)
The Super Eagles, led by Victor Osimhen, eliminated Riyad Mahrez's Algeria (2-0) last Saturday in Marrakech at the Africa Cup of Nations. In the final quarter-final, the Egyptian team then prevailed over the defending champions, Ivory Coast (3-2), and will face Senegal in the semi-finals. Listen to this story because...
READING TIME: 3 minSetouchi celebrates the art of denim, washi, and ceramics
On the coast of Kurashiki (Okayama), Kojima cultivates a unique history: here, denim isn't a product, it's an identity. Once unable to grow rice due to its saline soil, the region turned to cotton before becoming the cradle of Japanese denim blue, that deep indigo instantly recognizable.
READING TIME: 2 minHaving taken their spoils of war, the Indians bury the hatchet
On October 15, 2025, while en route to Bermidji, Minnesota, the pilot of a 1946 Stinson 108 light aircraft...
Tubbataha : The ultimate sanctuary for exploration diving
Located in the heart of the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha Reef Natural Park is considered one of the world’s most...
This is the world’s largest ice rink
The magic of winter comes to life in Ottawa with the opening of the Rideau Canal Skateway on Monday,...
More expensive than the bus, cheaper than the plane: this is Malaysia’s JB-KL electric train
The ETS (Electric Train Service) connecting Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru has established itself as the new standard for...
Happiness in Sommarøy
The island of Sommarøy (often spelled Somroy for simplicity), located in Norway, north of the Arctic Circle, near Tromsø,...
Philae, an incredible rebirth
The Temple of Philae, pearl of the Nile and eternal sanctuary of the goddess Isis, is experiencing a true...
