Asia News Highlights: Exciting Stories from Our Neighboring Countries! 🌏
Hey there, young explorers! Ready for some awesome news from around Asia? Let’s dive in! 🏊♂️
1. China’s Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Return Safely to Earth 🚀
The brave astronauts of China’s Shenzhou-19 spaceship have come back home! 🏠 Taikonauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze landed safely at the Dongfeng landing site in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Wednesday. They spent an incredible 183 days in space, which is like being away for more than half a year! 😲 During their mission, they did three spacewalks, even breaking the previous record for the longest single spacewalk by Chinese astronauts. Welcome back, space heroes! 🌟
2. Wildfires in South Korea: Climate Change Makes Them Worse 🌳🔥
Scientists have found that climate change made South Korea’s recent wildfires twice as likely. 😮 In March, the country faced its worst-ever wildfires, which burned for nearly a week. Strong winds and very dry weather made the fires hard to control. Experts say if temperatures keep rising, such fires could happen more often. It’s a reminder that taking care of our planet is super important! 🌍💚
3. Devotees Visit Sacred Temple in Sri Lanka 🙏
In Sri Lanka, many people gathered to pay respect at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a very special place believed to house a tooth of the Buddha. 🦷 More than 450,000 pilgrims visited the temple last week! Because so many people came, some felt unwell due to the crowd. It’s the first time since 2009 that the relic was on public display. The temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, which means it’s important to the whole world! 🌐
4. Volcano Eruption in the Philippines 🌋
A volcano named Mount Bulusan in the Philippines shot ash 4.5 kilometers into the sky on Monday! That’s as high as around 1,130 school buses stacked on top of each other! 🚌 The authorities have asked people to stay away from the area for safety. Scientists are keeping an eye on the volcano, as it might erupt again. Nature sure is powerful! 😲
5. Vietnam Celebrates 50 Years Since the End of the Vietnam War 🎉
On Wednesday, people in Vietnam celebrated 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. Thousands joined parades in Ho Chi Minh City, and there were even aerial displays with helicopters and jets! 🚁 Vietnam’s leaders spoke about learning from the past and working together to build a happy future. It’s a time for peace and unity! ✌️
That’s all for now, friends! Stay curious and keep exploring the world around you! 🌟
Reference(s):
Asia News Wrap: China's Shenzhou-19 spaceship crew returns, and more
cgtn.com
