Advertisement Trending in China People & CultureTrending in China Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children In 2020, China reported that 118 million elderly individuals were living alone after their children migrated for work 2-MIN READ2-MIN Listen Zoey Zhang Published: 10:19am, 16 Aug 2026 A man in central […]
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Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.
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ListenListen (2 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas top political leader who has represented the group in negotiations for a ceasefire and captive exchange deal, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Istanbul, Turkiye, on April 24, 2024 [File: […]
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Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
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Advertisement China property BusinessChina Business Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analysts Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half 3-MIN READ3-MIN Listen Daniel Renin Shanghai Published: 9:00am, 16 Aug 2026 […]
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Advertisement Australia This Week in AsiaEconomics Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise Australia should treat cable resilience not only as a domestic security issue but also as a shared regional project, analysts say 4-MIN READ4-MIN 2 Listen Sam Beltran Published: 8:00am, 16 Aug 2026 The cables that link Australia […]
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Advertisement Hong Kong society Hong KongSociety In FocusHong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society? Experts say the double whammy of a rapidly ageing population and a widening wealth gap presents the city with its most pressing livelihood challenges 8-MIN READ8-MIN Listen Matthew ChengandFiona Sun Published: 9:00am, 16 Aug 2026Updated: […]
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ListenListen (5 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Party Chair Ken Martin participates in the Democratic National Committee’s meeting on August 13 in Austin, Texas [Joel Angel Juarez/AP] By Evan Semones and AP Published On 15 Aug 202615 Aug 2026 Democrats in the United […]
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ListenListen (2 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo The Indianapolis Fire Department shares a photo of first responders helping a resident in floodwaters in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 15 [Handout via AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated Press Published On 15 Aug […]
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