U.S. targets bridges, power stations in sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime ca...
Leading Chinese and international scientists have called for stronger global cooperation to tackle pressing challenges and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the role of science and innovation in shaping a sustainable future.
Chinese and international scientists have urged the global scientific community to work more closely together to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the importance of innovation, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
The call came during a seminar in Beijing titled “Sustainable Development and Inclusive Collaboration: Responsibilities of the Scientific Community,” held to mark the 70th anniversary of the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
Hou Jianguo, president of the CAS, highlighted the complex and interconnected nature of today’s global challenges - including climate change, pollution, resource scarcity, and food insecurity. He noted that these challenges are emerging alongside transformative opportunities brought by new technological revolutions.
He emphasized that CAS continues to deepen its efforts in critical fields such as ecological protection, life sciences, health, and energy, aiming to harness innovation for sustainable solutions. Looking forward, CAS will focus on fostering international collaboration, talent exchange, joint research, open data sharing, and responsible use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Chennupati Jagadish, president of the Australian Academy of Science, reflected on decades of fruitful cooperation with Chinese institutions, underscoring the ability of science to bridge geopolitical divides and promote multilateral collaboration in fields such as quantum science and AI.
Sergey Chernyshev, vice president of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), stressed that the RAS prioritizes scientific partnership with China, viewing future CAS-RAS collaboration as crucial for tackling shared global issues and strengthening bilateral ties.
Peter Gluckman, president of the International Science Council (ISC), praised CAS as a leader in the global science landscape - not only for its contributions to research but also for its commitment to fostering international partnerships and advancing science for global good.
The seminar brought together over 60 participants, including heads of major science academies and research organizations from 14 countries and regions, along with domestic and international members of the CAS.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.
India's investigation into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people has entered its final stages, with investigators completing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder and carrying out a psychological autopsy as they work towards a final report.
Russia's government is prioritising fuel supplies for vehicles delivering food to major retail chains as the country grapples with nationwide fuel shortages caused by repeated Ukrainian drone attacks on its energy infrastructure.
Toronto experienced the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires burning across north-western Ontario blanketed the city.
More than 260,000 people were evacuated to safety in China's northeastern Liaoning province after Typhoon Bavi brought severe flooding and widespread disruptions.
Two endangered loggerhead sea turtles have been released into the Mediterranean from Türkiye's Antalya province as part of a conservation project to track their migration and strengthen protection efforts.
Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit the eastern coast of mainland China this year, brought heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides after making landfall in Zhejiang province on Sunday. More than 2.8 million people were evacuated to safety ahead of the storm.
China has maintained its highest-level rainstorm warning after Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the country's eastern coast, urging large-scale evacuations and emergency preparations across several provinces amid fears of severe flooding and landslides
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