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Leaders
5 days ago
- Politics
- Leaders
Iran to Hold Talks with China, Russia at SCO Summit
Iran announced that it would hold talks with its Russian and Chinese partners on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on Tuesday, according to Reuters. 'We will have bilateral meetings with the Chinese Foreign Minister, which naturally has its own importance in the current situation, as well as with the Russian Foreign Minister,' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Telegram. SCO Established in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a 10-nation Eurasian security and political grouping. It consists of several members such as China, Russia, India, Pakistan and Iran. 'The SCO is gradually opening up its place in the global arena, meaning it is gradually going beyond the regional arena, and it has many different issues on its agenda, including in the economic, political and security fields,' Araqchi wrote. Israel Iran Conflict On June 13, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran under the name of Operation Rising Lion. The military campaign targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. The US became directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran on June 22 after launching airstrikes on the Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Russian & Chinese Condemnations Crucially, Russia has deeply condemned and regretted US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities stating that the U.S. actions had increased the number of participants in the conflict and further fueled the tensions. Meanwhile, Chinese scholar and former diplomat Dr. Victor Gao described Israel's strikes on Iran as a 'war of aggression.' During his online interview with Al Arabiya English's GNT, Gao denounced Israel's attacks and missiles on Iranian nuclear facilities, describing them as a 'surprise attack' that could have global ramifications. 'China really deplores Israel's military attack on nuclear facilities inside Iran and considers it as a very serious offense against a world of peace and security,' Gao said. Related Topics: 'No Specific Date' for US Nuclear Talks: Senior Iranian Official Russia Denies Backing Iran's Zero Enrichment Nuclear Deal Iranian Cooperation with IAEA to 'Take on New Form': FM Araqchi Short link : Post Views: 26


Sinar Daily
6 days ago
- Health
- Sinar Daily
Woman's face severely swells, infected after skipping proper makeup removal for 22 years
She began wearing makeup at 15 and from that point on, she assumed that simply rinsing her face with water each night was sufficient to cleanse her skin. Gao claimed that her face became swollen, distorted and unrecognisable. – Agency CHINA – A 37-year-old woman from China's Jilin province has caused a stir on social media after revealing that she had not properly removed her makeup in more than 22 years. The long-standing habit led to severe facial swelling, painful skin infections and pus-filled rashes. The woman, known only as Gao, shared her story in a video to highlight the importance of proper skincare, particularly for those who wear makeup regularly. Gao emphasised that she began wearing makeup at the age of 15, inspired by her mother's lipstick. From that point on, she assumed that simply rinsing her face with water each night was sufficient to cleanse her skin. 'I thought there was no need to remove makeup properly if I was going to wear it again the next day. So I'd just splash my face with water at night and apply more makeup the next morning,' she said. Although she suffered from mild acne over the years, she claimed her skin looked normal until earlier this year when she experienced a severe allergic reaction. Her face became swollen, disfigured and almost unrecognisable. Instead of consulting a dermatologist, Gao sought treatment at a beauty clinic where she received 'skin booster' injections. The results were devastating, her skin turned a purplish tone and the condition worsened. 'The itching was unbearable… I stayed indoors, afraid to go out or see anyone. I felt too embarrassed to make friends. 'At one point, it felt like thousands of ants were crawling all over my face,' she said. Gao also admitted to using cheap foundation as a teenager due to financial limitations, which she believed contributed to her skin problems. However, dermatologists have suggested that the damage may not be solely due to poor cleansing habits. 'Not washing your face for decades is harmful, but in this case, it likely involves harmful cosmetic products, steroid misuse, or repeated unregulated injections,' one expert explained. Gao's story has gone viral on Chinese social media platform Weibo, with mixed reactions. While some expressed concern, others were sceptical, questioning whether unremoved makeup could truly cause such extreme damage. Some users even accused her of fabricating the story to gain sympathy and online attention. — AGENCY More Like This


Scoop
6 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Kiwi Garage Start Up Now Of NZ's Largest Dual Market Export Operations, Set For $115m Expansion In China
A Kiwi company that began as a West Auckland garage start-up nearly three decades ago has grown into one of NZ's largest dual-market export operations, and is set for further expansion with the construction of a new $115m biotech manufacturing facility in China underway. Manukau-based Alpha Group is a vertically integrated nutraceutical exporter at the international forefront of fermentation technologies. The company produces patented fungal and plant-based bioactives, with integrated research and manufacturing operations across New Zealand and China. The new 60,000m² facility in Ningde will support New Zealand's fermentation export capabilities by integrating advanced R&D, testing, treatment and production. Once complete, it is expected to generate more than NZ$225 million in annual revenue and expand Alpha's transnational footprint to over 119 hectares. To date, the company has invested over NZ$830 million in developing this global infrastructure. Alpha Group was founded in New Lynn in 1998 by Professor Yihuai Gao, a globally recognised researcher in medicinal fungi and honorary fellow at Massey University's Riddet Institute. Mike Arand, Alpha Group senior business advisor, says the new facility is the physical realisation of Alpha's long-term dual-market strategy, which combines New Zealand's scientific and natural resource strengths with China's demand, scale and infrastructure. He says the development bridges lab-to-market pathways, turning New Zealand-led research into commercial outcomes that drive export growth and reinvestment into local R&D. 'This facility unlocks exponential growth potential for New Zealand's fermentation sector. 'By integrating R&D and processing in one hub close to our largest export market, we can boost output, reduce lead times and increase demand for Kiwi-derived ingredients. 'It's about creating a transnational innovation ecosystem where New Zealand science drives offshore commercial outcomes, which then feed back into local jobs, R&D and raw material demand,' he says. Alpha Group has already attracted global attention for its patented fermentation method that grows Ganoderma Lingzhi mycelium. Used in traditional medicine for immunity, cardiovascular health and anti-inflammatory support, it now grows in under 10 days compared to the six-month growth cycle in the wild. Approved by New Zealand's Environmental Protection Authority, the technology enables consistent bioactive yields at scale and is the first of its kind to be commercialised in this country. The innovation was developed six years ago by Professor Gao in collaboration with Callaghan Innovation and Massey University. It is seen as a flagship example of New Zealand's growing strength in natural health and functional food technology. Ganoderma Lingzhi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, but this lab-based approach opens the door to a new class of high-value, environmentally stable food and health exports. Professor Gao says the breakthrough represents a turning point in how New Zealand can grow and export natural therapeutics. 'Fermentation is one of the most exciting global food technologies today. It offers us a way to produce clean, bioactive-rich compounds from fungi and plants in a controlled environment free from soil, weather or climate volatility, or without requiring large tracts of land or disrupting native ecosystems.' 'Ganoderma Lingzhi is one of the most revered mushrooms in traditional Chinese medicine, used for thousands of years to support immunity, cardiovascular function and overall wellbeing. But growing it traditionally is slow, unpredictable and difficult to scale.' 'Our fermentation method not only replicates the active compounds found in the wild species, but it does so in days instead of months under precise conditions that ensure consistency, purity and potency.' 'What we have built with Lingzhi is a platform that can be adapted to other medicinal fungi, plants and marine compounds, and now not only can we unlock new export streams from organisms that are difficult or impossible to cultivate here, we can dramatically accelerate research into other plants and fungi that support human health. That opens the door to a whole new category of science-led exports for New Zealand,' he says.


Scoop
12-07-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Toxic Fungus Enlisted In Fight Against Leukemia
Researchers say they have been able to modify toxic fungus cells to fight cancer - specifically, leukaemia. The same mould that has been linked to deaths in the excavations of ancient tombs and found on old bread has the capability of fight leukemia cells. The fungus is known as aspergillus flavus fungus. Associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr Sherry Gao, told Saturday Morning the discovery was significant. Gao said they found a new class of compound which was produced by the fungus. But how does the compound fight cancer? "We isolated and define the chemical structure of those new compounds," Gao said. "By making some small chemical tweaks we actually modified the structure a bit, we've found those modified compounds can enter leukaemia cells very selectively. "Once it's entered the cell, its able to prevent cell division - that's why it could possibly lead to a cure for leukaemia." This was not the first fungus that has led to a breakthrough in medicine. Penicillin was also created using a fungus. Gao said her lab was also experimenting with other fungi, aiming to kill other cancer cell lines.


News18
11-07-2025
- Health
- News18
22 Years Of Makeup, No Face Wash: Chinese Woman's Face Swells, Turns Purple From 'Hormone Rash'
Gao, whose story has set Weibo (the Chinese equivalent of Twitter) abuzz, confessed that she wore makeup daily for 22 years without ever properly washing her face A shocking case from China has become the centre of a viral storm on social media, as the face of a 37-year-old woman from Jilin province, once obsessed with cosmetics, has now turned into a cautionary tale. Gao, whose story has set Weibo (the Chinese equivalent of Twitter) abuzz, confessed that she wore makeup daily for 22 years without ever properly washing her face. Now, her skin has erupted in painful rashes, swelling, and discoloration, and her experience is leaving netizens stunned. What began as a teenage fascination with her mother's lipstick spiraled into a full-blown beauty obsession. 'Why remove makeup when you have to wear it again the next day?" Gao reportedly believed. From the age of 15, she applied cosmetics religiously every morning, often without even using a basic cleanser the night before. A splash of water was all she relied on before layering fresh makeup the next day. But earlier this year, her routine caught up with her in the most brutal way. Gao developed a severe allergic reaction that disfigured her face to the point where even she couldn't recognise herself. 'Itching is so bad that it feels like thousands of ants are crawling on the face. My face has become wrinkled and ugly. I no longer go out of the house, neither meet people nor make friends," Gao said in a widely circulated video. In the footage, Gao's face appears red, swollen, and covered in what she calls a 'hormone face" rash, a condition so aggressive that her skin hardened and even turned purple after she took misguided treatments. Instead of visiting a dermatologist, she sought help from a local aesthetic clinic that gave her 'skin booster" injections. But instead of healing, her face deteriorated further. Coming from a modest background, Gao admitted to using cheap liquid foundations for years, which she now believes may have contributed to the damage. 'Lack of patience made my condition worse. Don't try every new beauty product blindly. If something is giving immediate results, it is probably just suppressing the symptoms, not curing them," she warned others in her now-viral message. While her story has drawn massive sympathy online, it's also ignited fierce debate among netizens and medical experts. Some believe Gao is genuinely suffering, while others accuse her of seeking online attention. Dermatologists, meanwhile, are urging caution against oversimplifying the issue. 'Not washing your face properly for 22 years is not a good idea, but there could be many reasons, such as harsh products, steroid abuse, or frequent injections," one expert explained. Others suggest her condition could be the result of rosacea, contact dermatitis, or long-term use of creams containing steroids. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.