Aden-Jay Wood

Oct 21, 2023 | newseu.cgtn.com | Aden-Jay Wood

The first humanitarian aid convoy to be sent to Gaza has arrived through the Rafah border on Saturday after wrangling over conditions for delivering relief left it stranded in Egypt. The United Nations said the 20-truck convoy included life-saving supplies that would be received by the Palestinian Red Crescent, but the aid was a fraction of the quantity needed and it was unclear how much aid will be allowed to pass in coming days.

Oct 21, 2023 | newseu.cgtn.com | Aden-Jay Wood

The healthcare system in conflict-hit Gaza is on the "verge of complete collapse" with doctors working in "appalling" conditions, a consultant surgeon has told CGTN Europe. Nick Maynard, a consultant surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust who has traveled to Gaza many times over the past 15 years, explained to CGTN's Jamie Owen the issues health workers face as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues. He said: "It's always challenging working in Gaza, but of course, hugely rewarding as well.

Oct 20, 2023 | newseu.cgtn.com | Aden-Jay Wood

Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have begun entering the Rafah crossing on route to the Gaza Strip, footage from local Egyptian state TV showed. The aid has been stuck on the Egyptian side of the crossing for several days, waiting to enter the coastal region that has been under attack since October 7. On Saturday, the World Health Organization said that four trucks carrying health supplies had started to move towards the Rafah crossing.

Sep 24, 2023 | newseu.cgtn.com | Aden-Jay Wood

Chinese boxing sensation Zhang Zhilei has sent a clear message to British heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury after brutally beating Joe Joyce in London on Saturday night. Speaking to CGTN Europe just minutes after the third round win by knockout at Wembley Arena, Zhang called out Fury, while taking time to thank his Chinese supporters who watched the fight.

Jun 30, 2023 | newseu.cgtn.com | Aden-Jay Wood

Chinese heavyweight boxer Zhang Zhilei says the eyes of the world will be on Chinese boxing when he fights Joe Joyce in a rematch on September 23. Zhang produced a stunning display to stop Joyce in the sixth round at Wembley Arena in April and claim the WBO Interim Championship. The win propelled the 40-year-old into contention to fight some of the biggest names in the heavyweight division, including Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.