Day: August 11, 2025

CGTN: ‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire

‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire ‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The film “Dongji Rescue,” based on the 1942 sinking of the Japanese ship Lisbon Maru after it was torpedoed by American forces, is the moving story of Chinese fishermen from nearby Dongji Island courageously rescuing the over 1800 British POWs aboard the liner despite Japanese soldiers’ firing. It’s not just a poignant look back at a forgotten chapter of history. “Dongji Rescue” embodies the principle that remembering history is not about perpetuating hatred, but about learning from

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CGTN: ‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire

‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire ‘Dongji Rescue’: Humanity forged in blood and fire BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The film “Dongji Rescue,” based on the 1942 sinking of the Japanese ship Lisbon Maru after it was torpedoed by American forces, is the moving story of Chinese fishermen from nearby Dongji Island courageously rescuing the over 1800 British POWs aboard the liner despite Japanese soldiers’ firing. It’s not just a poignant look back at a forgotten chapter of history. “Dongji Rescue” embodies the principle that remembering history is not about perpetuating hatred, but about learning from

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IGP Commends Officers for Rescuing Robbery Victims and Arresting Suspects

Accra: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted two officers of the Ghana Police Service following their significant contribution to the rescue of two robbery victims and the arrest of seven suspects. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Inspector Patience Kotoka has been recommended for the next Police Cadet Course at the Police Academy, where she will be commissioned into the Senior Officer Corps upon successful completion. Meanwhile, Constable Joseph Akondoh has been elevated to the rank of Lance Corporal. A press release from the Ghana Police Service highlighted that both officers, stationed at the Anyaa

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Helicopter Crash Condolences: Tijanniya Islamic Group Offers Prayers for Victims’ Families

Prang: The Tijanniya Islamic Group at Prang in the Pru West District of the Bono East Region has offered prayers for the eight people who died in the military helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, a government delegation led by Mr. Francis Antwi, the Bono East Regional Minister, joined thousands of Muslims, Islamic clerics, and scholars for the prayers held at the Prang Central Mosque. The delegation included Mr. Emmanuel Kofi Ntekuni, the Member of Parliament for Pru West; Mr. Samuel Agyapong, the Pru West District Chief Executive, and several regional and constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress

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