Shenzhen built an architectural icon and then filled it with trash

[Photo] Jerusalem's old city last night.

Jerusalem's old city last night. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90

What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines

With their rounded faces, rosy cheeks, and joyful demeanour, Da A Fu dolls are beloved emblems of good fortune in China and have become celebrated icons of the nation’s cultural heritage. Traditionally crafted from clay, these figures represent the most famous example of Huishan claywork, an esteemed Chinese art form that traces its origins back to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). These delightful artefacts were among the first to be included in China’s National List of Intangible Cultural...

Pavilion that inspired ‘Chunhyang’ named Korean National Treasure

Pavilion that inspired ‘Chunhyang’ named Korean National Treasure

New seven-story mural to adorn parking garage Downtown

One of Downtown’s most high-profile developments will soon stand out even more. The revamped Whex Garage at 210 W 4th Street, which the city spent over 28 million on as part of the Convention District’s revitalization, will soon feature a mural that’s seven stories tall from the Austin-based contemporary artist and acclaimed muralist DAAS. Local [] The post New seven-story mural to adorn parking garage Downtown appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Nissan CEO’s US mission: shed rental-car image

Nissan CEO’s US mission: shed rental-car image

Integrated Byzantine Residential City Uncovered in Dakhla Oasis

The Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, operating at the Ain Al-Sabil archaeological site in the Dakhla Oasis, New Valley Governorate, has successfully uncovered an integrated residential city dating back to the Byzantine era. The entire complex was constructed using mud-brick, brought to light as part of ongoing excavation works at the site.

How a Beer Made From Recycled Wastewater Just Outsold Corona and Stella Artois

A San Francisco tech company turned building wastewater into a craft beer hit—and even skeptics are chugging it.

San Mateo landfill inside protected area – CENRO

The proposal for waste-to-energy facilities at the San Mateo landfill led to initial findings that the existing sanitary landfill encroaches a national park

Reform’s village clean-up claim is AI in the sky

The party posted a picture of the result of a clean-up operation - including apparently tarmacking an entire pavement in an afternoon

How Shrimp Shells Are Being Turned Into 'Carbon Negative' Fuel, Food and Construction Materials

Engineers in Singapore have developed a new, multistep chemical process that transforms organic waste into useful, sustainable products

Tourism fuels rising waste across Athens

Attica’s waste data show a mixed picture as some municipalities cut landfill disposal while others generated more garbage.

San Miguel Council Urged to Act as Blue Lagoon Waste Crisis Deepens

Residents of Blue Lagoon Urbanisation in San Miguel de Salinas have raised growing concerns over what they describe as a prolonged and unacceptable decline in local waste collection services. For several months, the community has reportedly experienced missed collections, overflowing refuse containers, unpleasant odours and an increasing presence of rats. Residents say they have contacted [] The post San Miguel Council Urged to Act as Blue Lagoon Waste Crisis Deepens appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

From Tree to Trash: The untold story of "Jamun" waste in South Punjab

From Tree to Trash: The untold story of "Jamun" waste in South Punjab

Over 326kg of waste collected in Kampong Ayer clean-up

Over 326kg of waste collected in Kampong Ayer clean-up

Ancient Maya city hidden for more than millennium discovered in Mexico

A joint Slovenian-Mexican archaeological expedition has uncovered a previously unknown ancient city hidden beneath dense forest in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, revealing a remarkably well-preserved Maya settlement that had remained concealed for more than 1,000 years, AzerNEWS reports.

In Shenzhen, the surprise isn't the tech -- it's the green

Korea Herald correspondent SHENZHEN, China -- The green and the hardware are not opposites in Shenzhen; they run on the same logic. The city that manufactures the world's gadgets is now manufacturing its image as a green one — and, increasingly, turning that green into a business. The first thing a visitor notices in Shenzhen may be the green license plates — reserved for electric vehicles — on car after car after car. To someone arriving from another Chinese city like Beijing, the number of ele

Arab World Institute returns 23 Syrian antiquities during Macron’s visit

Damascus, July 7 (SANA) The Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris has returned 23 archaeological artifacts borrowed from Syrian museums in 2011, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron‘s official visit to Syria, the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) said on Tuesday. The artifacts, which had been displayed as part of the institute’s permanent []

Israeli high-tech turnaround? Robots, sensors, chips and drones dominate early 2026's top exits

In the past, major Israeli high-tech exits came from software, cybersecurity and fintech companies, but in the first half of 2026 deep-tech companies making robots, sensors, chips and drones have led the way

Hong Kong Unveils Large-Scale Toy Story 5-Themed Carnival "FOREVER TOYS @ Harbour City"

Harbour City, Hong Kong's most iconic shopping mall and tourist destination, has been transformed into a grand Toy ...

Ancient hidden passage in China showcases the pinnacle of Chinese rock art and a rare blend of three faiths

Ancient hidden passage in China showcases the pinnacle of Chinese rock art and a rare blend of three faiths

Thamel has put Nepal in global tourism map, Province Minister says

Kathmandu, July 11: Bagmati Province's Minister for Culture and Tourism Suresh Shrestha asserted that Kathmandu's iconic...

Ancient settlement discovered in Ismailia

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a major settlement dating to the Second Intermediate Period at Tell el-Kou’ in Wadi Tumilat, Ismailia, including tombs, a large residential complex, kilns and storage silos. The discovery sheds fresh light on urban life, trade and burial practices in the eastern Nile Delta during one of the most significant [] The post Ancient settlement discovered in Ismailia appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

A Rising Star’s Abrupt Fall Shows Xi’s Crackdown on Overambitious Officials

Purges aimed at rooting out corruption and disloyalty have pushed many officials to focus on finding ways to please Beijing.

आत्मनिर्भर उद्योगदेखि खण्डहरसम्म : भृकुटी कागज कारखानाको चार दशकको यात्रा [फोटो फिचर]

काठमाडौँ। कुनै समय नेपालको कागज उत्पादनमा आत्मनिर्भरताको आधार मानिएको भृकुटी कागज कारखाना अहिले जीर्ण संरचना र बन्द मेसिनमा सीमित भएको छ। स्वदेशमै कागज उत्पादन गरी आयात प्रतिस्थापन गर्ने उद्देश्यले स्थापना गरिएको यो उद्योग बन्द भएको डेढ दशक बितिसक्दा पनि पुनः सञ्चालनका लागि कुनै ठोस पहल हुन सकेको छैन। उद्योग बन्द भएसँगै नेपाल कागज तथा कागजजन्य []

LIVE UPDATES- Israeli army destroyed Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military on Sunday said it destroyed underground infrastructure used by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in ‌a village in southern Lebanon. The attack targeted a 200-meter-long tunnel in the town of Majdal Zoun, according to a joint statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz. HERE IS THE LATEST []

Aimco Liquidates Last of Its NYC Portfolio in $23M Sale

Apartment Investment and Management Company, also known as Aimco, is officially out of New York City. The last of the company’s Big Apple assets, located at 165-173 East 90th Street between Lexington and Third avenues, sold for 22.85 million last week, according to city records. Ben and Joseph Soleimani’s ABJ Properties purchased the row of []

General : Penang Launches Cultural Heritage Hub To Revitalise Fire-damaged Heritage Shophouses

GEORGE TOWN, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang government today launched the Cultural Heritage Hub (CH2) project to preserve and revitalise George Town’s cultural heritage by restoring eight fire-damaged heritage shophouses into a centre for heritage education, creative industries and community engagement.

BYD FCB Ti9 leaks interior featuring group’s first continuous screen layout

Leaked cabin images expose the upcoming BYD Fang Cheng Bao Ti9 flagship SUV featuring the group's first continuous screen layout and advanced passenger entertainment setups. The post BYD FCB Ti9 leaks interior featuring group’s first continuous screen layout appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Egyptian Designers Turn Plastic Waste Into Luxury Goods

Facing Egypt’s mounting plastic pollution crisis, designers Mariam Hazem and Hend Riad are repurposing waste into sustainable products through their Cairo brand, Reform Studio. Using a material they invented called Plastex, made by weaving plastic threads with natural fibers, the pair transforms discarded bags into furniture, bags, and clothing. The technique revives Egypt’s ancient handweaving []

Tallest building in Beijing is damaged after small airplane reportedly crashed into it

BEIJING: Beijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper.While the images were consistent with the location, it was not possible to independently confirm their authenticity and they were quickly removed from the internet.The surface of the building is damaged after a plane crashed into the tallest tower in Beijing, Cina, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/)Hong Kong-based newspaper South China Morning Post reported that a small airplane crashed into the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing’s Central Business District.Photos showed what appeared to be a hole or broken glass on one side of the building.Heavy police presence, as well as fire engines and ambulances were seen outside the skyscraper, which stands at 528 meters (1,732 feet.)The cause of the incident was not immediately clear, and authorities have not issued a statement on the incident.

Apple seeks U.S. approval to buy chips from blacklisted CXMT: FT

ChangXin Memory Technologies is on the Pentagon’s 1260H list of companies with alleged connections to the Chinese military.

Handicraft Techniques of Ding Kiln Porcelain

From humble clay to porcelain as smooth as jade. The traditional craftsmanship of Ding Kiln porcelain has been passed down for centuries, celebrating the beauty of simplicity and the timeless elegance of Chinese ceramic art. #HeritageandInheritors

Modernist San Antonio mansion for sale was designed by one of the architects behind Hemisfair

A San Antonio mansion recently listed for 2.1 million offers the rare chance to own home that’s both modern and steeped in the city’s architectural history. Ken Bentley was one of the architects behind some of San Antonio’s most iconic structures and landmarks, as one of the designers of Hemisfair, St. Mary’s Hall and Trinity [] The post Modernist San Antonio mansion for sale was designed by one of the architects behind Hemisfair appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico: A toy wonderland in Mexico City

Founded by the son of Japanese immigrants in the house he grew up in, Mexico City's amazing toy museum, MUJAM, has become one of the capital's must-see attractions. The post Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico: A toy wonderland in Mexico City appeared first on Mexico News Daily

The Memory Hole Above Beijing

The tools that erased a Beijing skyscraper crash are already moving through the West's safety laws under warmer names. The post The Memory Hole Above Beijing appeared first on Reclaim The Net: Free Speech, Privacy, Digital Rights.

A massive homeless encampment popped up in San Francisco. Turns out, it's fake

Some San Francisco residents likely got quite a shock when a massive homeless encampment popped up in their neighborhood. It turned out to be fake. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1