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$1,000,000 Up for Grabs: LiveJasmin Launches Largest-Ever Streaming Challenge With Multi-Million-Dollar Prize Pool

LUXEMBOURG and LONDON, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LiveJasmin, one of the world’s most-visited premium streaming platforms, today launched its largest initiative to date: the $1,000,000 Challenge. This milestone programme introduces a record-breaking $1,000,000 grand prize for one model, supported by a multi-million-dollar prize pool distributed over several months.

$1,000,000 Up for Grabs: LiveJasmin Launches Largest-Ever Streaming Challenge With Multi-Million-Dollar Prize Pool
$1,000,000 Up for Grabs: LiveJasmin Launches Largest-Ever Streaming Challenge With Multi-Million-Dollar Prize Pool

Running from September 24, 2025, through February 21, 2026, the competition spans ten biweekly rounds. At each stage, multiple winners will be recognised and awarded thousands of dollars in prizes, creating a steady pace of engagement and excitement leading up to the final $1,000,000 award.

For participating models, the Challenge represents more than just a competition. It provides a structured opportunity to increase visibility, strengthen personal brands, and demonstrate entrepreneurial skills while working toward career-defining rewards. For many, this could mean not only financial independence but also the resources to invest back into their careers, develop content, and expand their reach globally.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,’ said Summer, one of LiveJasmin’s top performers. ‘It’s amazing to see LiveJasmin truly standing behind their promise of making millionaires. For us as models, this feels like history in the making – a time when we are being recognised, supported, and given the chance to reach dreams we never thought possible.

For the first time, members are also invited to participate. By engaging with their favorite models, members earn raffle tickets and unlock chances to win credits throughout the competition. This dual approach ensures that the Challenge is not only about rewarding creators but also about giving fans an active role in the experience.

This campaign is launched under the motto, ‘You are not alone. Jasmin loves you.’, reflecting LiveJasmin’s broader mission to empower and reward its global community while introducing new benchmarks for interactive online experiences.

By combining record-breaking rewards, gamified engagement, and broad community participation, the $1,000,000 Challenge sets a new precedent in the live-streaming sector. It also highlights the continuing evolution of digital platforms, where recognition, rewards, and meaningful interaction increasingly define success for creators and audiences alike.

 

Annapurna Interactive Announces Exhibition Details for “Tokyo Game Show 2025”

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and TOKYO, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Annapurna Interactive, LLC, the acclaimed U.S.-based publisher known for “What Remains of Edith Finch” and “Stray,” will participate in Tokyo Game Show 2025 for the very first time. The event will be held at Makuhari Messe from September 25 (Thu.) to 28 (Sun.), 2025.

Image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LX_6MccEcy13VMVK0h5hmCGFp2aZZ0q8/view?usp=sharing

Annapurna Interactive Booth
At the Annapurna Interactive booth, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the worlds of its most anticipated titles scheduled for release in 2026 through hands-on gameplay experiences. The titles on display are D-topia (Marumittu Games), People of Note (Iridium Studios), Demi and the Fractured Dream (Yarn Owl), and LEGO (R) Voyagers (Light Brick Studios). Each will be available in a trial version, playable on PC and console. Additionally, visitors will also be able to experience past acclaimed titles Stray and Outer Wilds.

Introduction of New Titles
At this year’s TGS, three new titles scheduled for release in 2026, along with the recently released LEGO (R) Voyagers, will be available to play. This will mark the first opportunity to experience the three new titles. Teaser videos for each title will also be screened at the booth. The company invites visitors to enjoy the worlds of these games through both hands-on play and video.

The teaser for the new title is scheduled to be released at the following URL: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnapurnaInteractive

– D-topia
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eSWhQFDdws6dYny9rJoGu3N8TrWKU_sN/view?usp=drive_link

Step into the world of D-topia in this gentle-paced puzzle adventure. In D-topia, life is curated by artificial intelligence to maximize happiness. As the newest Facilitator, it’s up to players to solve puzzles to keep the D-topia residents happy and the facility running.

Overview
Title: D-topia
Genre: Puzzle-Adventure
Release Date: Scheduled for 2026
Developer: Marumittu Games

– People of Note
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LMEOOIQa6o6lbnjgOoL9HaMyhI5E-nqM/view?usp=sharing 

In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Enjoy full-length cinematic musical sequences spanning a wide variety of musical genres, performed by its main cast of characters. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performance with evolving combat conditions and genre-bending mashup attacks.

Overview
Title: People of Note
Genre: Turn-Based RPG
Release Date: Scheduled for 2026
Developer: Iridium Studios

– Demi and the Fractured Dream
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tB8sFWSwckhR7SI2SCWGOL-1CuozJy3k/view?usp=sharing

In this action adventure, play as Demi and venture through the wondrous world of Somnus. Tasked by a mysterious voice, players must destroy the legendary Accursed Beasts to save the world. Use attacks and abilities to slay enemies, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind an ancient history.

Overview
Title: Demi and the Fractured Dream
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: Scheduled for 2026
Developer: Yarn Owl

– LEGO (R) Voyagers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-ELzvZKt8AzyUwg0sR4rHokZXJcokDb/view?usp=sharing

From the makers of LEGO (R) Builder’s Journey comes a new 2-player co-op adventure about friendship and play. When two friends make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, they embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams, ultimately learning the value of being connected.

Overview
Title: LEGO (R) Voyagers
Genre: Two-player Co-op Adventure
Release Date: September 15, 2025
Developer: Light Brick Studios
Reveal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYggKzKdg08

Playable Demo Information
Please see below for demo duration and number of playable stations.

– D-topia
Demo Time: 15 minutes
Stations: 4 PCs / 2 Nintendo Switch consoles

– People of Note
Demo Time: 15 minutes
Stations: 4 PCs

– Demi and the Fractured Dream
Demo Time: 15 minutes
Stations: 4 PCs

– LEGO (R) Voyagers
Demo Time: 15 minutes
Stations: 2 PCs / 1 Nintendo Switch console

– Stray / Outer Wilds
Demo Time: 10–15 minutes
Stations: 2 Nintendo Switch consoles

How to Play
– Line up for each title at the booth
– Receive instructions from staff and start the demo

Giveaway Information
1. Giveaway for All Visitors
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TiAaf3b6VaQ5wYL0heq5t-Eb51f-bPjj/view?usp=sharing

All attendees who visit the Annapurna Interactive booth will receive a complimentary sticker.

2. Giveaway for Demo Players: “D-topia” Uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/141xos34hinhwwQWR7WCMMs9lOIz_2BOd/view?usp=sharing

Players who try out the demos will receive an exclusive “D-topia” Uchiwa (Japanese hand fan) featuring the game’s original design.

Stage Event Information
Annapurna Interactive will present its new title D-topia at the official TGS stage event. The game will be showcased through live gameplay and a teaser video. In addition to Annapurna Interactive representatives, the developer Marumittu Games will also appear on stage.

Stage Overview
Venue: Official Event Stage (Hall 1)
Time: 14:30-14:45
Title: Annapurna Interactive “D-topia” New Title Presentation Stage

About Tokyo Game Show 2025
Dates:
September 25 (Thu.), 2025 – Business Day (10:00-17:00)
September 26 (Fri.), 2025 – Business Day (10:00-17:00)
September 27 (Sat.), 2025 – Public Day (9:30-17:00)
September 28 (Sun.), 2025 – Public Day (9:30-16:30)

Venue: Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Japan)
Expected Attendance: 250,000
Official Website: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp
Official X: https://x.com/tokyo_game_show

About Annapurna Interactive
Founded in Los Angeles in 2016, Annapurna Interactive is a game publisher dedicated to delivering “innovative and memorable experiences” to players worldwide. The company is known for publishing award-winning and artistically distinctive titles such as Outer Wilds, Stray, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Florence. With a strong focus on narrative-driven and creative works, Annapurna Interactive continues to be a leading force in the indie game industry, blending art and entertainment through video games.

Official Website: https://annapurnainteractive.com/

Furniture China 2025 Wraps Up New Record at 30th Edition

SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Organized by China National Furniture Association & Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets, the 30th edition of Furniture China (SNIEC, 09.10–13) and Maison Shanghai 2025 (SWEECC, 09.09–12) held under the theme “BEYOND NEXT”, successfully concluded with a vibrant showcase of global design, innovation, and trade.

Record Attendance and International Reach

This year’s edition set new records:

  • 163,527 total visits over five days, attendees came from 174 countries and regions worldwide, underscoring global reach.
  • Overseas visitors reached 32,618, a 13.9% year-on-year increase, reflecting rising international recognition

Redefining the Global Stage for Furniture & Lifestyle

Across both venues, the exhibitions spanned 350,000 sqm with over 3,200 exhibitors, from finished furniture to raw materials and smart manufacturing. Highlights included the Outdoor & Garden Furniture Pavilion and FMC China & FMC Premium at SNIEC—advancing sustainable, high-quality production industry-wide. By combining sourcing strength with design innovation, Furniture China and Maison Shanghai together advanced their position as a premier global hub for the furniture and lifestyle industry.

At SWEECC, Maison Shanghai showcased over 800 design-driven brands across four thematic zones, inspiring creativity and lifestyle innovation. The H3 Design Highland Pavilion stood out as a major highlight, attracting wide attention from industry leaders, media, and buyers, and setting a new benchmark for design-led exhibitions.

At the same time, Maison Shanghai experienced phenomenal growth, welcoming 47,077 visitors (+55.6%) from 136 countries and regions. Overseas attendance surged by 123% compared to the previous year. The exhibition also launched lifestyle design and cultural creativity, supported by 100+ forums and events. Platforms such as the Gold Idea Design Award, CREDAWARD, Design of Designers (DOD), and the Maison Design Forum highlighting innovation, heritage, sustainability, and East–West exchange.

Extending Connections Beyond the Show Floor

The exhibitions also extended digitally through DTS FurnitureChina APP, enabling year-round business with AI matchmaking, exhibitor catalogs, and seamless connections.

Looking Ahead

With gratitude to all exhibitors, partners, and visitors for making Furniture China’s 30th anniversary a success, the organizers look forward to welcoming the global furniture and design community back to Shanghai Pudong in 2026.

Event Info

MAISON SHANGHAI
09.07–10 2026 | SWEECC
Future-forward design, lifestyle furnishing, and factory-direct sourcing

FURNITURE CHINA
09.08–11 2026 | SNIEC
Full-spectrum trade show for furniture & materials

DTS Platform: dts.jiagle.com

WorldRiskReport 2025: Billions threatened by flooding


BERLIN/BOCHUM, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 24 September 2025 – The WorldRiskReport 2025 by Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft and the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict at Ruhr University Bochum focuses on flooding. Between 2000 and 2019, more than 1.6 billion people were affected and economic damage exceeded US $650 billion, particularly in low-income countries.

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Holistic prevention
The report analyzes flood preparedness from four perspectives:

  • Political: Stronger local governance, coordinated prevention
  • Technological: Early warnings, AI, satellite data
  • Social: Traditional knowledge, community-based approaches
  • Ecological: Nature-based solutions like mangroves, wetlands, river restoration

Dr. Ilona Auer Frege, Managing Director of Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft, emphasizes: “Every euro spent on prevention saves many times that amount in aid and reconstruction. Instead of reacting, we must act preventively.”

Global analysis of flood risk
For the first time, the report presents a world map of global flood risk and reveals how inadequate preparedness can have devastating consequences, even in highly developed countries.

For the Philippines, flood exposure was calculated at provincial level for the first time, revealing hotspots and highlighting the importance of local risk analyses.

Philippines tops the risk rankings
The WorldRiskIndex assesses the disaster risk of all 193 UN member states. In 2025, the global risk hotspots are again in Asia and Latin America. The top 10 countries with the highest risk are:

  • Philippines
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Colombia
  • Mexico
  • Myanmar
  • Mozambique
  • Russian Federation
  • China
  • Pakistan

Press kit
Find the full report, world maps and info grafics in our press kit. Other formats are available on request. You can find all data sets on our website. All experts featured in the report are available for media inquiries. Download the press kit now.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Thailand to ‘Clarify Misunderstandings’ after SEA Games Petanque Ban

Sports Authority of Thailand governor Kongsak Yodmanee said the WPBF removed petanque from the 2025 SEA Games over corruption and assault allegations, while Thai officials vowed to clarify misunderstandings.

AFP – Thailand said Tuesday, 23 September, it would “clarify misunderstandings” after the world governing body of petanque effectively barred the nation from hosting the sport at this year’s SEA Games.

The World Petanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) said it would not endorse petanque competition at the Southeast Asian Games, scheduled for 9-20 December in Thailand, because of alleged corruption and sexual assault by a senior official at the local federation, according to a letter published by Thai media.

Thailand is regarded as a global petanque powerhouse, topping the world federation’s 2025 rankings ahead of France, where the ball sport originated.

Pimol Srivikorn, president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, acknowledged the de facto ban on Monday, telling reporters that the petanque competition “has to be cancelled”.

He said no countries would send their petanque players to Thailand since they would face a two-year suspension from  international tournaments if they breached the WPBF decision by competing at the SEA Games.

Sports Authority of Thailand governor Kongsak Yodmanee said in a statement Tuesday that the organisation would try to “clarify misunderstandings”.

“Those who were banned by the federation were not involved in the athlete selection and their SEA Games participation,” the statement said, without naming individuals.

In the letter dated Saturday and published by several Thai outlets, the WPBF refers to an “individual who briefly presided over the Petanque Federation of Thailand and who was suspended for life for embezzlement, organising rigged elections and sexual assault”, adding that the unnamed person should be “permanently excluded from all sporting activities”.

A WPBF representative could not be reached for comment on 23 September.

The 2025 SEA Games will see 11 countries compete in sports ranging from taekwondo to volleyball.


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Beijing Review: Xinjiang’s journey illustrates how coordinated efforts can transform an underdeveloped hinterland

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — For some 2,000 years, Xinjiang was known as the Western Regions, administered by different dynasties as a remote frontier far from China’s heartland. It was not until 1884 that it became a regular province. However, the tradition of governing the region with respect to the customs of local ethnic groups has continued.

Villagers wash grapes in Jiashi County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on August 8 (LU YAN)
Villagers wash grapes in Jiashi County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on August 8 (LU YAN)

In 1955, six years after the People’s Republic of China was founded, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was established, as part of the country’s efforts to promote equality, unity and mutual assistance among the country’s 56 ethnic groups.

Regional ethnic autonomy is a policy enshrined in China’s Constitution. In accordance with this policy, all areas inhabited by ethnic minorities shall practice regional autonomy, establish autonomous organs and exercise the power to self-govern.

The Han people make up some 91 percent of China’s population; the 55 other ethnic groups are collectively known as the ethnic minorities. In ethnic autonomous areas, the local people’s congresses are the state organs through which they exercise self-governance. These local legislatures have the power to formulate autonomous regulations and local-specific regulations. They are also empowered to alter or shelve policies issued by higher authorities that they find do not conform to the local context, upon the latter’s approval.

Notably, the head of an ethnic autonomous region, prefecture or county is elected by its people’s congress from the ethnic group exercising regional autonomy there. In other words, the chairperson of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Government must be a Uygur.

Of the 34 provincial-level administrative regions in China, five are ethnic autonomous regions. Within Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, there are five autonomous prefectures and six autonomous counties. According to the latest national population census, Xinjiang’s population exceeded 25.8 million as of November 2020, with the Uygurs totaling 11.6 million and the Han 10.9 million. The Kazak and the Hui are the other two large ethnic groups in the region, with a population of more than 1 million each.

Over the past 70 years since Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was established, this vast, ethnically diverse region has undergone a transformation that few could have imagined.

In the 1950s, the first major thrust of change came through the exploration of energy resources. With the development of the Karamay oilfield, the first large oilfield discovered after the founding of the People’s Republic, Xinjiang began supplying crude oil to the nation. Coalmines, natural gas deposits and, more recently, massive wind and solar farms have turned the region into an energy powerhouse.

Other economic pillars such as agriculture have also been revolutionized. While traditional oasis farming once depended on manual and animal labor, modern systems make use of drip irrigation, mechanized planting and harvesting, and high-yield seed varieties. Xinjiang today produces more than 90 percent of China’s cotton, standing as the country’s largest cotton producer for 30 years in a row.

Social progress has kept pace with economic growth. In the early 2010s, together with other parts of China, Xinjiang launched a targeted poverty alleviation campaign focusing on rural households living under the poverty line. Through developing industries specific to local conditions, strengthening vocational training, incentivizing people to participate in ecological conservation and offering relocation assistance, some 3 million came out of poverty with the help of the government. In November 2020, Xinjiang announced that it had eliminated absolute poverty.

Literacy rates have climbed, and school enrollment has reached near universal levels at both primary and secondary stages. Increased investment in healthcare services, especially at the community level, has made basic care accessible to all villages, be they mountain settlements or desert hamlets, reducing child and maternal mortality rates and improving life expectancy.

Xinjiang’s journey since 1955 illustrates how coordinated efforts to promote ethnic solidarity, energize the economy and upgrade social welfare can transform an underdeveloped hinterland into a burgeoning hub of development. Today’s Xinjiang stands better equipped than ever to sustain its upward trajectory and play a greater part in China’s national rejuvenation.

Pollo AI Launches ‘Pollo AI Shorts’ – One‑Click Multi‑Scene AI Short Video Generator

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pollo AI has officially launched Pollo AI Shorts, an innovative AI short video generator designed to transform creative expression with unmatched ease and speed.

Pollo AI Shorts allows users to create stunning multi-scene short videos with just one click, supporting up to 10 shots per video, ensuring dynamic storytelling without the hassle of complicated editing.

Catering to diverse creative tastes, Pollo AI Shorts supports a wide range of popular themes, including Anime, Animals, and Soothing content, enabling creators to produce visually captivating videos that resonate with audiences across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.

For audio, creators can auto‑generate a custom soundtrack with AI, pick from songs, or import audio directly from a video or audio file, making each short fully personalized and ready to engage audiences.

“Our goal was to make captivating video creation accessible to everyone,” said Emma Chen, CPO of Pollo AI. “With Pollo AI Shorts, whether you want to create an epic anime battle, a funny short about your cat, or a calming visual escape, our AI does the heavy lifting. You just provide the spark of an idea, and we generate the entire shorts in seconds.”

The creative process is remarkably simple: users can upload an image, from an anime creation to a beloved pet, and provide a “Shorts Topic” to guide the AI. The AI short video generator then interprets the input to create a cohesive, multi-shot story that brings the character and theme to life.

Pollo AI Shorts is optimized for major platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels, ensuring videos are formatted for maximum engagement. Creators can export high-resolution files ready for instant sharing, helping boost social media presence and audience growth.

Media Contact

Emma Chen
Chief Product Officer, Pollo AI
support@pollo.ai 

The 14th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition – 2025 China-ASEAN Specialized Event Officially Kicks Off

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 September 2025 – Recently, the 14th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition – 2025 China-ASEAN Specialized Event (hereinafter referred to as the “Specialized Event”), themed with “Fostering Innovation with ASEAN, Empowering Regional Development”, was officially launched. The Specialized Event is hosted by the Torch High Technology Industry Development Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Department of Science and Technology of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and the Nanning Municipal People’s Government. It is organized by the MIIT Torch Center Yangtze River Delta Center and the Administrative Committee of Nanning New & High-tech Industrial Development Zone.

This Specialized Event specifically targets three strategic emerging industries: New generation information technology, new materials, and biomedicine and pharmaceutical. It is open to Chinese enterprises in ASEAN countries and ASEAN-funded enterprises in China. Additionally, Chinese enterprises with cooperative projects in ASEAN countries may also participate by providing relevant proof of collaboration.

To motivate the participation of high-quality projects, the Specialized Event offers substantial awards and comprehensive support services. In terms of monetary awards, a top prize of RMB 50,000 will be set up for each of the three industry sectors. For implementation support, finalist projects that register an independent legal entity in Nanning for industrialization, or collaborate with local Nanning enterprises for project implementation, may apply for special policies in sectors including agriculture, industry, services, technology, finance, and talent offered by Guangxi, Nanning, and Nanning New & High-tech Industrial Development Zone. Projects attending the final round on-site will receive 3 days of complimentary accommodation and meals at designated hotels for two team members per project. Furthermore, finalist projects will receive one-on-one implementation support services, including assistance with office space selection, business registration, and bank account opening. Winning projects will be prioritized for recommendations to partner venture capital institutions and incubation carriers, included in the key project database of the China-ASEAN Technology Transfer Center, and given the opportunity to participate in the “China-ASEAN Tour” exchange activities to connect with ASEAN partnership resources.

The registration for the Specialized Event is now open. Enterprises can register directly through the dedicated webpage for the China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition — China-ASEAN Specialized Event (http://dongmeng.cxcyds.com/). The registration deadline is October 15, 2025. The Competition charges no entry fees to participating enterprises. Project collection, the preliminary round, and the final round will take place successively from September to October.

To help participating enterprises better prepare, the organizing committee will hold pre-competition coaching sessions covering aspects such as business plan writing and roadshow training, providing comprehensive support.

According to the organizing committee, this Specialized Event is an important measure to implement the spirit of the Central Conference on Work with Neighboring Countries, focusing on building a community with a shared future in surrounding areas, deepening cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in technological innovation and industrial upgrading, promoting high-quality development of future industries, and facilitating the establishment of a new “dual-circulation” development pattern. It aims to promote technology transfer, achievement commercialization, and industrial matchmaking between China and ASEAN through the competition platform.

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