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Tongliao has transformed from a desert into the heart of China’s growing cattle industry. Since the 1990s, climate change made northern China wetter, helping the national herd expand by a third since 2018 to nearly 90 million. Shen Zhixin said, “The sand is retreating, greenery is expanding,” as China seeks self-reliance.
The death toll from Tuesday’s magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture rose to 30 on Thursday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said rescuers are still searching for survivors. Thousands of displaced people now face extreme heat, as temperatures could reach 39C. Many residents are sleeping in cars after 100 aftershocks.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s newly released diaries describe Sharri Markson’s book on Covid-19 origins as a “bunch of nonsense.” Fauci wrote, “Something is wrong with this report.” He also faced a Senate hearing this week after Rand Paul subpoenaed him. Fauci called Paul’s campaign against him unhinged during the tense session.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake caused an explosion at Kumamoto’s Aeon mall on Tuesday, leaving three people dead. Rescuers pulled eight survivors from the wreckage by Wednesday. “A large cloud of smoke was billowing up,” said witness Kazuya Tsurunaga. Soldiers joined the search as officials investigated a possible gas leak.
A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, a new survey finds. Many young people said losing foreign money will force leaders to solve their own challenges. Ivor Ichikowitz said, “African governments need to take agency and responsibility for their own reality.” Others fear damaging healthcare impacts.
Port Moresby faces a water crisis after landowners blocked repairs to a leaking pipeline. The pipe loses 10 million litres daily, risking the city's supply. Water PNG board chairman Meckles Poya said, "This blockade is creating great uncertainty and throws all preparations for a shutdown into limbo." Negotiations are ongoing.
The United States carried out fresh strikes on Iran at 3:30am on Thursday. The attack lasted two hours and hit dozens of military targets. CENTCOM said, "The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on US forces." This conflict now threatens to expand across the Middle East.
The United States Central Command launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran early on Thursday. These attacks hit dozens of IRGC targets, including military command centres and missile facilities. Iranian officials said a residential building on Qeshm Island got hit, leaving three people trapped under the rubble after the explosions.
U.S.-Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday killed at least 20 people in Iraq, risking a wider war. The attacks targeted Iran-aligned militias, who now refuse to disarm. Mohammad Tamimi said, "Our response will not be mere statements. It will be actions on the ground." Iraqi leaders fear this violence brings more chaos.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia. "We have good relations with Myanmar. They have now agreed to take 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia," Anwar said on Wednesday. This move comes as tensions rose between local communities and refugees living in the country.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill refused the Justice Department’s demand for personal details of 6,600 noncitizens found on voter rolls. Sherrill said, "The request had no legal basis." She blamed a software error from the previous administration for the registrations, which occurred between June 2023 and June 2024, causing political tension.
India's main opposition Congress Party sought the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over the police crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi last week. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition, led the charge against the government. This move showed how many political tensions grew after the recent campus violence.