June 2026 was second warmest globally and hottest on record in Western Europe
June 2026 was the hottest June on record in Western Europe. Copernicus reports extreme heatwaves, rising global temperatures, and record ocean warmth.
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UN: rising conflicts, impunity and technology are pushing the world towards mass atrocities
The UN chief calls to strengthen the R2P norm amid rising geopolitical risks, tech-driven threats, and a growing sense of global impunity.
Guterres: uncontrolled AI is an “unacceptable experiment” on humanity
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges global AI governance at Geneva dialogue, calling the rapid deployment of AI an unsustainable experiment.
Cappadocia celebrates its equestrian heritage with the ‘2nd Cappadocia Horse and Equestrian Culture Festival’
Cappadocia, Türkiye’s world-renowned destination famous for its fairy chimneys, cave hotels, underground cities, and a wide range of tourist activities, beginning with sunrise hot air balloon tours, welcomed more than 4.5 million visitors in 2025, further solidifying its position as one of Türkiye’s leading cultural tourism destinations
Around the Ball and the Entire Planet, or a Manifesto for a New Multipolar Football on the 2026 World Cup Fields
The football festival is in full swing. The 2026 World Cup has reached the Round of 16. But I'm beginning to think that the era of "football overlords" has come to an end. What does this mean?
Why Does a Young Opera Soloist Keep His Baton Next to his Harry Potter books?
At 12, he sings Gubaidulina's complex avant-garde with the Russian National Orchestra, wrestles with Alyabyev's classical harmonies, and dreams of taking Mozart on a walk through modern Moscow to show him theater posters. Darius Guseinov's name is increasingly heard on Russia's leading academic stages, from the Bolshoi Theater to Zaryadye. But for ORIENT's audience, this young treble singer is also intrigued by his subtle, almost tangible connection to Turkmenistan, where his father hails from
Buy a thermos, become Chinese: how hot drinks and wellness habits boosted exports to record highs
The viral "Becoming Chinese" wellness trend pushes China's thermos and kettle exports to a record $740 million as global consumers adopt healthy habits.
Intricacies of legal insinuations: China warns against abuses of maritime law
China marks 30 years of UNCLOS accession with a report criticizing procedural tricks and jurisdictional overreach in the South China Sea arbitration case.
The driving force of China's economic development
China transitions to high-quality growth by advancing AI and biomedicine. GDP hits 140 trillion yuan, driving 30% of global growth through structural reforms.
On UN Charter Day, China warns against neo militarism and calls for defending WWII outcomes
China's UN rep Fu Cong urges nations to defend WWII outcomes, reject the law of the jungle, and uphold the UN Charter through concrete actions, not rhetoric.
Leaving a Lighter Footprint: Discover Sustainable Türkiye
Modern travelers are no longer interested in simply checking destinations off a list. Today, meaningful experiences and responsible tourism have become top priorities
"Children are not collateral damage": 38,558 violations in one year — China at the UN calls for an end to violence
China condemns record violence against children at the UN and urges global support for its Humanitarian Law Initiative to protect schools.
In foreigners' eyes: What galvanizes young people in a changing China
Across the world, the strength of a governing party is often measured through numbers: approval ratings, economic indicators, or public surveys
Uzbekistan as an Operational Hub for Tech Businesses: Numbers, Conditions, and Why It Works
Relocating an operational office to another country is always a challenge. A new jurisdiction, unfamiliar regulations, and concerns about maintaining control over teams and processes can create uncertainty
Where the road ends, justice begins — the story of Judge Deng Xing
The story of judge Deng Xing, who pioneered mobile courts in Nujiang, crossing rivers and mountains to ensure fair justice for ethnic minorities.
