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5.5-Magnitude earthquake hits Tebo county, gansu; over 20,000 evacuated

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Tebo County in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Gansu Province, at 2:56 p.m. on Monday (Beijing Time), according to...

China develops self-powered miniature pacemaker, promising lifetime operation

A Chinese research team has successfully developed a miniature self-powered cardiac pacemaker, paving a new way for the advancement of implantable electronic devices. This achievement...

Beijing emphasizes dialogue, mutual respect in China-U.S. trade relations

China stands ready to work with the United States to manage differences properly, advance cooperation, and maintain the stable, healthy and sustainable development of...

Egyptian President warns Gaza displacement could spark European crisis

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has warned that the displacement of over 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip could trigger severe security, economic, and...

Air China launches first direct Beijing–Abu Dhabi route

A direct air route between Beijing and Abu Dhabi has officially launched, marking the first time a Chinese airline operates a nonstop connection between...

Beijing AI industry surpasses 64.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2025

Beijing continues to lead China in the number of registered artificial intelligence (AI) models, Mayor Yin Yong announced Sunday while presenting the government work...

WHO chief calls U.S. withdrawal “untrue,” warns global safety at risk

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the reasons cited by the United States for its withdrawal from the global health body...

China prints first metal parts in space, a leap for orbital manufacturing

China has successfully conducted its first metal 3D printing experiment in space, marking a major advancement in the country’s in-orbit manufacturing capabilities. The experiment was...

Beijing–Harbin high speed rail celebrates 5 years of full service

The Beijing–Harbin high speed railway marked the 5th anniversary of its full operation on January 22, celebrating half a decade since the entire 1,198...

China expresses condolences over Karachi mall fire

China expressed deep condolences to the victims of a shopping mall fire in Karachi, Pakistan, and extended sympathies to the bereaved families and the...

China condemns EU labeling some firms as “high-risk suppliers”

China strongly opposed the European Union’s recent decision to classify certain Chinese companies as “high-risk suppliers,” the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday. Spokesperson He Yongqian...

China’s financial hub hits new high in inbound tourism

Shanghai, one of China’s major economic hubs, welcomed a record 9.36 million inbound visitors in 2025, marking a nearly 40 percent year-on-year increase, local...

China seen as top contributor to global growth in 2026: WEF President

China is expected to make the largest contribution to global economic growth in 2026, driven by resilient expansion and rising investment in innovation, the...

Europe delivers unified rebuke to U.S. tariff threats over Greenland

The transatlantic dispute over Greenland escalated as European nations issued a rare, coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, signaling strong support...

China’s industrial output up 5.9% in 2025, high-tech leads growth

China’s value-added industrial output rose 5.9 percent year on year in 2025, driven by strong performance in high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors, official data...

Shenzhou 20 return capsule lands safely in China

China’s Shenzhou 20 return capsule has successfully landed back on Earth, concluding the uncrewed phase of the mission more than nine months after its...

China warns U.S. against using “China Threat” over Greenland

China has called on the United States to stop using the so-called “China threat” as a justification for pursuing its own interests in the...

Pakistan invited to proposed Gaza Peace Board under Trump’s peace plan

Pakistan has been invited to join a proposed international Peace Board under a Gaza Peace Plan (GPP) put forward by US President Donald Trump,...

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...

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