The Formula 1 season kicks off with the 2025 Chinese GP Sprint weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit. Sprint qualifying starts on March 21 with the main race on March 23. Key contenders include Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The weather is forecasted to be clear, with temperatures around 24-27°C. Broadcast details vary by region.
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The Los Angeles wildfires have become one of the most destructive natural disasters in US history, causing five deaths and the destruction of over 1,000 structures. Strong winds fueled the blaze, complicating firefighting efforts. Damage and economic loss are estimated between $52 billion and $57 billion, with long-term health effects anticipated.
China has expressed its readiness to work with India on 'win-win cooperation' and investments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace along their border. At a reception for the Chinese New Year, Wang Lei highlighted the ongoing communication between the two nations to stabilize and develop their bilateral relationship, noting increased people-to-people exchanges.
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The brutal tradition of Bacha Bazi, the sexual exploitation of young boys, continues in Afghanistan despite official bans. Military commanders secretly practice it, highlighting Taliban rule’s loopholes. A US report confirms Afghan security forces’ involvement, while similar abuse occurs in Pakistan. Victims face lifelong trauma, often turning to drugs. The West failed to curb this atrocity, leaving behind a legacy of suffering in both nations.
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