Microplastics: Why we now already breathe, ingest killer plastics
The UN Environment Programme said that out of the 400 million tons of plastic produced every year, 50 per cent is designed only for single use.
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Man to sit gaokao for 27th time to realise his dream
His repeated tries have earned him a reputation in gaokao and are met with mixed responses.
Some good news for LGBTQ+ individuals, finding acceptance among their own
As Pride Month unfolds, stories from the LGBTQ+ community resonate throughout society, reflecting a poignant balance between love and rejection.
Japan gives $500,000 to IOM for Cyclone Mocha-affected Rohingyas
Since the beginning of the emergency in August 2017, Japan has contributed over $200 million to aid agencies.
Emaciated, sick elephant in Sri Lanka to return to Thailand on July 1
Plai Sak Surin, known as Muthu Raja among Sri Lankans, was one of three elephants the Thai government donated to the Sri Lankan government in 2001 as a gesture of goodwill.
New history book focused on unification released in China
Review of the Qing rule offers key pointers for current policymaking, experts say.
7 in 10 greater Seoul residents oppose Japan’s Fukushima wastewater discharge plan
Women aged 18-29 showed the strongest negative sentiments towards the release of the wastewater, with 88.6 percent of them objecting it.
Hong Kong government vows to fight disinformation at UN
“Against the false and groundless narratives, the government will continue to make firm clarifications and forceful rebuttals", Erick Tsang Kwok-wai said.
Nepali sherpa saves Malaysian climber in rare Everest ‘death zone’ rescue
Mr Gelje Sherpa, 30, was guiding a Chinese client when he saw the Malaysian climber clinging to a rope and shivering from extreme cold in the area called the “death zone”,…
NASA looks to spice up astronauts’ menu
Keeping astronauts well-nourished for extended periods within the limited, zero-gravity confines of space vehicles in low-Earth orbit long has posed a challenge for NASA.