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Chinese researchers develop real-time EV range prediction framework

Chinese researchers have developed a novel data-driven framework for real-time estimation and analysis of the remaining driving range of electric vehicles (EVs), addressing one...

China-Central Asia trade hits $106 billion in 2025, surpassing record

Economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Asia made significant strides in 2025, with the total value of trade in goods reaching 106.3...

Tourists flock to Sanya Duty-Free following new customs policies

Duty-free shopping in Hainan has surged to record levels following the implementation of special customs operations across the island, highlighting the province’s growing appeal...

Exhibition of Ancient Shu Civilization Opens in Beijing

An exhibition showcasing the ancient Shu civilization has opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing, offering visitors a rare look into one...

China sincere in developing China-U.S. relations while upholding principles: ambassador

NEW YORK: China is sincere about developing its relationship with the United States, but it also has clear principles to safeguard, Chinese Ambassador to...

China Integrates Tech Firms into “Quality” SME Development Program

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revised its management measures for the cultivation of "quality" small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), officially...

PLA conducts routine drone training over Dongsha Island

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command has recently conducted routine drone flight training in the airspace over China's Dongsha Island, a spokesperson...

Trump cancels all meetings with Iranian officials amid new tariff threat

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials. According to foreign media, the announcement follows a statement on Monday...

Denmark sends troops to Greenland, plans permanent military presence

An advance contingent of the Danish Armed Forces has arrived in Greenland, Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday. The deployment includes military equipment and advance troops...

U.S. ICE custody deaths reach 32 in 2025, highest in two decades

Deaths in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody reached 32 in 2025, marking the highest level in two decades, according to foreign media...

Bangladesh economy grows 4.5% in first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26

Bangladesh’s economy expanded by 4.5 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, covering July 2025 to June 2026, supported by moderate...

UN envoy meets Houthi negotiator in Oman, demands release of detained UN Staff

UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg met with Chief Negotiator Mohammed Abdulsalam of the Houthi military group in Muscat, Oman, a UN spokesperson said. According to...

Sudanese gov’t returns to Khartoum after nearly 3 yrs of war

Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Sunday announced the return of the government to the capital, Khartoum, for the first time since the outbreak...

Iranian President urges calm, promises to tackle economic crisis

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said the government is determined to address the country’s economic problems while urging citizens to refrain from any...

Iran warns U.S., Israeli bases could become “legitimate targets”

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned Sunday that Tehran would consider U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as “legitimate...

Yemen Forms Supreme Military Committee Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) announced the formation of a Supreme Military Committee under the command of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, signaling a new...

Pezeshkian urges unity, vows reforms as Iran confronts foreign-backed unrest

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called for national unity and restraint, pledging to address economic and social concerns while warning against what he...

U.S. conducts large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said Saturday that its forces conducted large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State (IS) targets across Syria. According to foreign media "Today, at...

Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as political aggression

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared on Sunday that the recognition of the self-proclaimed "Somaliland" by Israel represents a form...

Iran warns of retaliation against US strikes as Trumo reitrates threats

Tehran has threatened to retaliate against Israeli and United States military positions should the U.S. conduct strikes on Iran, underscoring escalating tensions as the...

Iran reports calm nationwide as authorities cite external interference behind unrest

Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said the security situation across the country has stabilized, with major cities remaining calm and free of...

US launches large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

The United States and its partner forces have carried out large-scale military strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria, intensifying counterterrorism operations under...

Iran curbs riots, vandalism after arresting over 200 organizers

Iran’s authorities said on Saturday night that the situation across the country is relatively getting normal after the arrest of over 200 organizers of...

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine

The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, according to the official UN...

Sudan conflict hits 1,000 days, 34 million in need of aid: UN Report

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted the severe toll of the war in Sudan, which marked 1,000 days on...

U.S. oil executives hesitant to invest in Venezuela amid risks

U.S. President Donald Trump promoted his plan of securing investment of at least 100 billion U.S. dollars to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry in a...

UN to continue work despite U.S. decision to withdraw, Spokesperson says

The United Nations has not received official notification regarding the U.S. decision to withdraw from 31 UN entities, a UN spokesperson confirmed. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson...

Türkiye Says it will support Syrian army if requested amid Aleppo clashes

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that it would assist the Syrian army if requested, as fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led...

Iran ready for war if forced, says Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iran is prepared for war if forced into confrontation but does not seek one, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, while emphasizing...

EU orders social media platform X to retain AI Chatbot data until 2026

The European Commission has ordered social media platform X to retain all internal documents and data related to its built-in artificial intelligence chatbot Grok...

Russian forces shoot down 142 Ukrainian drones

Russian air defense systems shot down 142 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and captured a new settlement in the special military operation zone over the past...

STC leader Aidarous Al-Zubaidi flees Yemen, travels via Somalia to UAE

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Thursday that Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), secretly left Yemen and traveled to Somalia...

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Mossad

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, the official news agency of the Iranian judiciary reported on Wednesday. The report...

UN condemns Israel for apartheid-like policies in West Bank

The United Nations on Wednesday condemned Israel for violating international law by implementing apartheid-like policies in the West Bank, where Israeli settlers and Palestinians...

Six civilians killed in Saudi strikes on Al-Zubaidi’s hometown

Saudi airstrikes early Wednesday killed at least six people in the hometown of Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, leader of the Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Yemen's...

Russia shoots down 129 Ukrainian drones in overnight strikes

Russian air defenses shot down 129 Ukrainian drones overnight in more than 20 regions of Russia, including two targeting the Moscow region, the defense...

Trump warns Venezuela’s acting president of “very big price” if she resists U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez that she could “pay a very big price, probably bigger than” that of President...

Afghanistan’s trade crosses $13.9 billion in 2025, exports reach $1.8 billion

Afghanistan’s total trade in goods surged to nearly $14 billion in 2025, marking a significant year-on-year increase, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced...

Erdogan offers Türkiye’s mediation to resolve Yemen conflict

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Türkiye is prepared to facilitate dialogue between Yemen’s warring factions. According to foreign media, during a phone call...

Syrian holds talks with Israel to reactivate 1974 Golan Disengagement Agreement

A Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and General Intelligence chief Hussein al-Salama, is engaged in a new round of negotiations...

US Afghanistan report: over $907 billion spent, Afghan state weakness revealed

The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan released its final report on the 20-year war and reconstruction, revealing that American actions and negotiations with...

Protests erupt in Manhattan against U.S. action in Venezuela

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Manhattan on Saturday to protest against the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of...

142 Million domestic trips taken during China’s new year holiday

A total of 142 million domestic travel trips were made during the three-day New Year holiday period, which ended on Saturday, with total tourism...

Russia says U.S. military operation against Venezuela has no legal basis

A U.S. military operation against Venezuela has no legitimate basis as the South American country has posed no threat to the United States, Konstantin...

Iran urges UN to condemn Trump’s “Unlawful threats” amid protests

Iran’s United Nations ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani, has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the president of the UN Security Council, calling on...

Saudi Arabia to host conference on Yemen’s Southern Issue

Saudi Arabia has announced that it will host a conference to bring together all southern factions in Yemen to discuss what it described as...

Nepal witnesses over 1.15 million foreign tourists in 2025

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) reported that Nepal welcomed over 1.15 million foreign tourists in 2025, marking a one percent increase compared to 2024. A total...

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 11 Indian fishermen for alleged illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters on Thursday night, the navy said, according to...

Saudi-Backed Yemeni forces launch operation against STC in Hadramout

The Saudi-backed Yemeni government on Friday launched a military operation against the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the southeastern oil-rich province of Hadramout, provincial...

Turkish demonstrators rally across Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza

More than half a million people took to the streets of Istanbul on New Year’s Day to show solidarity with Gaza, organizers and police...

Flash floods in Afghanistan killed 12, destroyed homes, crops

At least 12 people have died and 11 others were injured after heavy rainfall and snowfall triggered severe flash floods across multiple provinces in...

Iran open to talks, stresses preparedness amid U.S. threats

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran “has never sought a conflict” with the United States and is open to “genuine and...

China imposes safeguard measures on imported beef from Jan 2026

China has decided to implement safeguard measures on imported beef from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028, the Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday. The...

China ready to advance world peace, climate action: Xi says

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development. In his 2026 New...

Nearly 22 million Afghans to need aid next year: UN report

Afghanistan is expected to remain one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises in 2026, with an estimated 21.9 million people projected to require...

Iran labels Canadian Navy ‘terrorist group’ after Ottawa bans IRGC

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday designated the Royal Canadian Navy a “terrorist organization” in response to Canada’s decision to label Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards...

UK court rewards Pakistani guard for saving 11-year-old girl

A British court has praised the bravery of a Pakistani youth, Abdullah Tanoli, for saving the life of an 11-year-old girl during a knife...

UN chief warns Gaza crisis still dire despite famine being averted

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that while famine in the Gaza Strip has been averted, the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, with...

Saudi Arabia elected to International Maritime Organization Council

Saudi Arabia has been elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026-2027 term, securing 142 votes during elections held in London,...

400-year-old Spanish gold coin sets new European auction record

A rare 17th-century gold coin minted during the reign of Spain’s King Philip III has shattered European auction records after selling for 2.817 million...

US authorities arrest Afghan-origin man over online bomb claim

Security agencies in the United States have arrested an Afghan-origin man after he allegedly claimed on social media that he had the ability to...

Chinese premier arrives in South Africa for G20 summit

JOHANNESBURG: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived here Thursday to attend the 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit. The summit, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, is...

Dubai Airport welcomes 3.2 million Pakistani travellers in nine months

Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed 3.2 million Pakistani passengers during the first nine months of 2025, according to new data released by Dubai Airports....

Chinese premier says SCO can play greater role in promoting good global governance

MOSCOW: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is equipped and capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as an opportunity...

Pakistan pavilion opens at global FinTech Festival in Singapore

The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated today at the prestigious Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 by Deputy High Commissioner and Charge d’Affaires Salman Mehmood. Speaking...

Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa entry deadline to 30 days

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a major revision to the Umrah visa policy, reducing the pre-travel validity period from three...

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea: Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday...

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea: Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday...

Xi says China’s development goes hand in hand with Trump’s vision to “Make America Great Again”

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Xi says China’s development goes hand in hand with Trump’s vision to “Make America Great Again”

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Xi calls for steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Thursday that China and the United States should ensure the steady sailing forward of...

Xi says China, U.S. economic, trade teams reached consensus

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that economic and trade teams of China and the United States held in-depth talks...

Xi says China, U.S. economic, trade teams reached consensus

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that economic and trade teams of China and the United States held in-depth talks...

Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build...

Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build...

Embracing a new era of Asia-Pacific cooperation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYutT3PAw8&pp=ygUvRW1icmFjaW5nIGEgbmV3IGVyYSBvZiBBc2lhLVBhY2lmaWMgY29vcGVyYXRpb24%3D At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders'...

Embracing a new era of Asia-Pacific cooperation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYutT3PAw8&pp=ygUvRW1icmFjaW5nIGEgbmV3IGVyYSBvZiBBc2lhLVBhY2lmaWMgY29vcGVyYXRpb24%3D At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders'...

Charting a new chapter for Asia-Pacific development through unity, responsibility

SEOUL: Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region's highest-level, most extensive...

Charting a new chapter for Asia-Pacific development through unity, responsibility

SEOUL: Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region's highest-level, most extensive...

Xi says China confident, capable to navigate all kinds of risks, challenges

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that the Chinese economy is like a vast ocean, big, resilient and promising, and...

Xi says China confident, capable to navigate all kinds of risks, challenges

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that the Chinese economy is like a vast ocean, big, resilient and promising, and...

Victim-blaming row in India after harassment of Australian women players

A minister from the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has sparked controversy after blaming two Australian women cricketers for a recent incident of sexual...

60 nations sign UN Cybercrime Pact; tech groups warn of misuse

More than 60 countries have signed the first-ever global agreement to combat cybercrime, finalized under the auspices of the United Nations in Hanoi. However,...

History as Our Guide: Toward a Better Future for Global Order

By Liu Zhenmin Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding...

Over 2,600 “No Kings” rallies planned nationwide to protest Trump’s policies

More than 2,600 “No Kings” protest events are scheduled to take place on Saturday in all 50 US states, a mass mobilization against President...

US at top, India becomes 7th most indebted country with $3 trillion national debt

The World Population Review, a US-based research organization, has released its latest report on global debt, revealing that India has become the seventh most...

Israel to reopen Rafah crossing as ceasefire violations continue

Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set...

UAE launches world’s first global online marriage service

Couples around the world can now legally marry in Abu Dhabi without ever setting foot in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), thanks to a...

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau reacts to viral photos of Justin Trudeau with Katy Perry

In light of recent viral images showing her ex-husband, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a close moment with American singer Katy Perry aboard...

Iran says Trump’s call for peace ‘at odds’ with US actions

Iran on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's call for a peace deal with Tehran was inconsistent with Washington's actions, referring to its...

Heavy rains flood Mexico towns, leave nearly 130 dead or missing

Torrential rains that lashed Mexico last week killed at least 64 people and 65 more are missing, the government said on Monday, after a...

María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic struggle in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her unwavering commitment to democracy and her...

Dubai jeweler creates world’s most expensive gold dress worth over $1 million

A Dubai-based jeweler has set a new world record by crafting the world’s most expensive dress made entirely of gold and precious stones, according...

Exhausted by war, Gazans await progress from ceasefire talks in Egypt

GAZA, Oct. 6: Residents of the Gaza Strip are watching closely as Palestinian and Israeli delegations arrived in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm...

Regional ministers hail Hamas response to Trump’s Gaza plan, call for ceasefire

The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt have welcomed the steps taken by Hamas...

Türkiye detains suspect spying for Israel’s Mossad

ISTANBUL: Turkish security forces have detained a suspect accused of working for Israel's intelligence agency Mossad, state-run TRT broadcaster reported on Friday. Serkan Cicek, a...

Saudi Arabia investment conference unveils cultural projects worth billions

RIYADH: A series of new cultural investment projects were announced at the two-day Cultural Investment Conference, which concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday, including partnerships...

Ambassador Durrani takes charge in Ghana, emphasizes deepening Pakistan-Ghana cooperation

ACCRA: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Najeeb Durrani, presented his credentials to President John Mahama on Friday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its relations with...

Israeli military says Gaza City offensive will take “months”

JERUSALEM: Israeli military spokesman Effie Defrin said on Tuesday the ground offensive in Gaza City would take "months," after the assault began overnight and...

Russia, China to continue working together for prosperity, says Putin

MOSCOW: Russia and China will continue to work together to ensure the prosperity of the two great nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. In...

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