Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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WHO Requests More Data from China on Rising Respiratory Illnesses
The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally requested China for comprehensive details regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia, particularly in children. 
The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally requested China for comprehensive details regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia, particularly in children. -
Temporary Ceasefire in Israel-Palestine Conflict Amidst Planned International Maritime Protest
This agreement, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is expected to commence on Thursday and may be extended for several days after its initial period. 
This agreement, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is expected to commence on Thursday and may be extended for several days after its initial period. -
WHO Declares Loneliness a Global Public Health Issue, Comparable to Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day
On Nov. 15, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared loneliness a global public health issue and established a new Social Connections Committee (CSC) to address this "urgent health threat." The primary goal of the CSC is to promote the recognition of loneliness as a global public health priority and to provide resources to develop evidence-based solutions for worldwide implementation. 
On Nov. 15, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared loneliness a global public health issue and established a new Social Connections Committee (CSC) to address this "urgent health threat." The primary goal of the CSC is to promote the recognition of loneliness as a global public health priority and to provide resources to develop evidence-based solutions for worldwide implementation. -
UN Security Council Passes First Resolution on Current Israel-Palestine Conflict Amid Escalating Global Criticism
In the wake of Israel's incursion into Gaza's largest hospital, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire throughout Gaza and the establishment of humanitarian corridors. This resolution, passed since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7, marks the first successful vote after four previous attempts ended in failure. 
In the wake of Israel's incursion into Gaza's largest hospital, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire throughout Gaza and the establishment of humanitarian corridors. This resolution, passed since the outbreak of the latest Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7, marks the first successful vote after four previous attempts ended in failure. -
Escalating Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Raises Global Trade Costs, Threatens Indo-European Economic Corridor
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has seen a significant escalation over the past month, continues without a glimpse of peace. On November 13, Israel's First Lady Michal Herzog revealed that her son, a member of the Israeli ground forces, has gone missing in the conflict. 
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has seen a significant escalation over the past month, continues without a glimpse of peace. On November 13, Israel's First Lady Michal Herzog revealed that her son, a member of the Israeli ground forces, has gone missing in the conflict. -
EU Advances in Raw Material Independence with Political Agreement on Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Union has made significant progress in its political efforts to achieve independence in key minerals. According to the European Commission's official website, on November 13, member states and the European Parliament reached a political agreement on the latest text of the European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Following approval by the two institutions (the European Parliament and the European Council), the act will officially come into effect. The European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy is set to vote on it on December 7. 
The European Union has made significant progress in its political efforts to achieve independence in key minerals. According to the European Commission's official website, on November 13, member states and the European Parliament reached a political agreement on the latest text of the European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Following approval by the two institutions (the European Parliament and the European Council), the act will officially come into effect. The European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy is set to vote on it on December 7. -
Bed Bug Crisis Spreads Globally, France's Olympic Dreams and Public Health in Jeopardy
Last month, Mathilde Panot, a left-wing French lawmaker and leader of the "France Unbowed" parliamentary group, raised concerns in the French National Assembly about a growing bed bug crisis in France. Holding a glass jar containing bed bugs, Panot warned of a nationwide panic and questioned Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne on the government's plans to address the issue, suggesting action might only be taken if the Prime Minister's office itself were infested. 
Last month, Mathilde Panot, a left-wing French lawmaker and leader of the "France Unbowed" parliamentary group, raised concerns in the French National Assembly about a growing bed bug crisis in France. Holding a glass jar containing bed bugs, Panot warned of a nationwide panic and questioned Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne on the government's plans to address the issue, suggesting action might only be taken if the Prime Minister's office itself were infested. -
Global Population Growth May Fall Short of UN Projections: Cause for Concern or Celebration?
There's a debate over when the global population will surpass the 8 billion mark. The U.S. Census Bureau, using its international database, estimated that this threshold was crossed around September 26 this year. This contrasts with the United Nations' announcement that the global population will reach 8 billion on November 15, 2022. 
There's a debate over when the global population will surpass the 8 billion mark. The U.S. Census Bureau, using its international database, estimated that this threshold was crossed around September 26 this year. This contrasts with the United Nations' announcement that the global population will reach 8 billion on November 15, 2022. -
China's Corporate Elite Face Vanishing Act Amid Regulatory Crackdown
In China, the unexplained absence of top business figures has become a narrative as predictable as it is disturbing. Chеn Shaojiе, CEO of the live-streaming platform DouYu, has joined the ranks of the missing, with state media Cover News reporting his disappearance nearly three weeks ago. Amid the murkiness, DouYu maintains that operations continue as usual, promising to keep stakeholders informed. 
In China, the unexplained absence of top business figures has become a narrative as predictable as it is disturbing. Chеn Shaojiе, CEO of the live-streaming platform DouYu, has joined the ranks of the missing, with state media Cover News reporting his disappearance nearly three weeks ago. Amid the murkiness, DouYu maintains that operations continue as usual, promising to keep stakeholders informed. -
Kishida's Cabinet Hits Historic Low Approval
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's sweeping cabinet reform in September, aimed at rescuing his plummeting approval ratings, has not halted the further decline in support for his cabinet. 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's sweeping cabinet reform in September, aimed at rescuing his plummeting approval ratings, has not halted the further decline in support for his cabinet.
