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Oil prices cross $103 as US announces Iran blockade

Global oil prices surged past $103 per barrel on Monday after the United States announced a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, triggering fresh concerns...

US to enforce maritime blockade on Iranian ports

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that US forces will begin enforcing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian...

China unveils 10-point plan to boost exchanges with Taiwan

The Chinese mainland on Sunday announced a package of 10 policy measures aimed at enhancing exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan, covering areas including political...

Why talks between U.S.-Iran failed to reach an agreement

The latest round of high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without agreement after 21 hours of continuous discussions, according to officials...

Erdogan warns of possible military action against Israel, if talks fail

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reportedly issued strong remarks regarding the ongoing Middle East tensions, warning that if diplomatic efforts fail, Turkey could...

Iran announces toll fee system for ships passing Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced the introduction of a new control system involving toll fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global...

Kuwait arrests 24 over alleged terror financing network

Kuwaiti security authorities have arrested 24 individuals in a major operation targeting an alleged network involved in financing terrorism, according to local media reports. The...

Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit China for high-level talks

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, is scheduled to visit China from...

Russia reports growth in space industry and expansion of satellite network

Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence in Russia’s space industry, saying it continues to perform steadily despite long-standing challenges, as the country prepares to...

Trump claims victory, says Iran talks outcome “irrelevant”

Donald Trump said on Saturday he was unconcerned about the outcome of ongoing talks between the United States and Iran being held in Pakistan,...

US vice president leaves Islamabad without deal after marathon Iran talks

Talks between Iran and the United States held in Islamabad appeared to conclude without a final agreement, as U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced...

Iran says progress made but no deal in Islamabad talks

Iran has said that while some progress was achieved during the recent negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, key differences on several critical...

Indonesia backs China-Pakistan peace initiative

Initiatives by partners in the region, including China and Pakistan, constitute practical steps towards permanent cessation of hostilities, peace talks, protection of civilians, and...

China backs UN-led global governance of artificial intelligence

China firmly supports the United Nations as the main channel for global artificial intelligence (AI) governance, a Chinese envoy said during the International Vienna...

Iran in contact with Lebanon over ceasefire compliance

Iran is in touch with Lebanon to ensure that commitments related to a ceasefire are being respected on all fronts, media reports said amid...

Iran enters talks with “complete distrust” of U.S: FM Araghchi

Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran is entering negotiations with the United States with “complete distrust,” citing repeated violations of commitments by Washington. According to...

Hamas welcomes Iran-U.S. talks in Pakistan, backs efforts to end conflict

Palestinian group Hamas has welcomed the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States, describing the dialogue as a positive step toward reducing regional...

China launches AI push in education system by 2030

China plans to launch an "AI Plus Education" initiative, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into classrooms from an early age as the country...

China urges de-escalation as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

China calls on relevant parties to resolve disputes through political and diplomatic channels, and exercise calm and restraint to de-escalate the situation, Chinese foreign...

China urges EU to strengthen healthy and positive trade ties

China hopes the European Union (EU) will work with China to promote healthy and positive bilateral economic and trade relations, the Ministry of Commerce...

Xi stresses peaceful development in Taiwan Strait relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of...

Talks with U.S. won’t start until Lebanon included in ceasefire: Iranian media

Sources from Iran has dismissed media reports claiming that an Iranian negotiating delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with U.S. officials, terming such...

China welcomes Iran-US ceasefire, hails Pakistan’s mediation role

China has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict and expressed support for the mediation efforts of countries like Pakistan, a...

China pledges active role in restoring peace in Gulf and Middle East

China has reaffirmed its commitment to playing a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East, Mao Ning said...

China votes against UN draft on Strait of Hormuz, urges dialogue. peace

China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong said that the UN Security Council’s actions must not grant a license for the use...

Iran says it still distrusts its enemies and vows military readiness

Iran has reaffirmed its wariness of regional adversaries and emphasized the readiness of its armed forces to defend national interests, Fatemeh Mohajerani said on...

China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan hold informal Urumqi talks on regional stability

Representatives from China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan held an informal meeting from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese...

Pakistan urges U.S., Iran to allow 2-week window for diplomacy in Middle East crisis

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to demonstrate restraint for two weeks, calling for a temporary pause...

China hits back at former US envoy over Iran, Venezuela remarks

China on Tuesday rebuked former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns over his comments on Beijing’s stance regarding Iran and Venezuela, saying his remarks...

China warns Japan over plan to ease arms export rules

China on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the Japanese government’s plan to revise its “three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology,” warning...

EU calls for diplomacy to defuse Middle East crisis

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday called for maximum restraint and full respect for international law amid escalating tensions between the United States and...

China urges restraint after Trump’s deadline warning to Iran

China on Tuesday called on all parties to exercise restraint and promote dialogue amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that...

Bahrain detains suspects over alleged links with Iranian intelligence

Bahrain’s Public Prosecution announced on Monday that it had ordered the detention of suspects accused of collaborating with Iranian intelligence services and the Islamic...

China expands clean energy innovation and global collaboration

In Tai’an, east China’s Shandong Province, a massive power facility has risen from a once-abandoned rock salt mine, reshaping the skyline of this once...

China launches national funeral services platform

The China Funeral Network, a platform developed under the guidance of the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA), went online on Sunday, coinciding with the...

Trump says US rescues wounded airman from deep inside Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that American forces have successfully rescued a seriously wounded U.S. crew member from deep inside the mountainous terrain...

Iran claims downing of multiple US aircraft during rescue mission

Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the Iranian armed forces, said on Sunday that four U.S. military aircraft were shot down in...

Southern Israel chemical site hit again by Iran missile strike

A missile attack from Iran sparked a fire at a key industrial chemical complex in southern Israel on Sunday, Israel's state-owned TV channel reported. Video...

Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation safety

Oman and Iran have held talks to discuss measures aimed at ensuring the smooth flow of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising...

Chinese scientists develop efficient method to convert syngas into light olefins

A research team in China has developed a novel catalytic strategy that enables the efficient conversion of syngas—a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen...

Iran seeks “lasting end” to conflict with US, Israel: foreign minister

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran is seeking to secure the terms of a “conclusive and lasting” end to...

African Union welcomes China-Pakistan five-point peace initiative

The African Union (AU) expressed support for a China-Pakistan five-point initiative aimed at addressing escalating peace and security challenges in the Gulf and Middle...

White House seeks $1.5 trillion defense spending for 2027

The White House Office of Management and Budget has released its fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, outlining a significant increase in defense spending alongside...

China tests underwater robots in real sea competition to boost marine economy

Small underwater robots competed in the grey-green waters off Zhuhai in south China’s Guangdong Province as part of a real-sea challenge aimed at advancing...

China and Canada agree to resume economic dialogue

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Friday agreed in Beijing to hold a China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic...

Pakistan-Afghanistan dialogue process progressing: China

The process for talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan is being steadily advanced, and more information will be released in due course, said Mao Ning...

Iran claims downing of U.S. F-35 over central airspace

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Friday its air defence systems had shot down a F-35 fighter jet of the United States in...

China, Bahrain discuss Middle East ceasefire and regional stability

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that China is prepared to work with Bahrain to promote a ceasefire, restore peace, and achieve long-term...

Beijing opens major research facilities to global partners

China has reaffirmed its commitment to openness and international cooperation in scientific and technological innovation, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Citing the National...

Macron says military action to free Hormuz Strait unrealistic

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said that using military force to “free” the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the...

Middle East tensions push European oil above $100 per barrel

Tensions in the Middle East drove European energy prices higher on Thursday, with concerns over potential supply disruptions escalating following remarks by U.S. President...

China urges immediate ceasefire and talks in Iran conflict

China has once again urged all parties involved in the Iran war to immediately halt military operations and begin peace talks as soon as...

China leverages frontier technologies to boost industrial innovation

Emerging frontier technologies are driving industrial innovation, with the development of future industries becoming a key engine for new quality productive forces in the...

China backs Pakistan’s mediation role in Middle East tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that mediation efforts by the Pakistani side regarding Middle East tensions are in the common interests of all...

Beijing opens joint peace plan for global participation

The China-Pakistan initiative on the Gulf and Middle East region is open, and all countries and international organizations are welcome to respond to and...

Beijing warns against Japan’s military expansion

China has expressed serious concerns over Japan’s deployment of long-range missiles in Kumamoto and Shizuoka prefectures, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on...

Arab League condemns Israeli bill on execution of Palestinian prisoners

The Arab League has strongly condemned a recently approved Israeli bill allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a violation of international...

China confirms safe passage of vessels through Hormuz Strait

China has confirmed that three of its vessels have recently navigated through the Strait of Hormuz with the facilitation and coordination of relevant parties. The...

China urges ceasefire, regrets damage to Iran’s cultural heritage

China has expressed deep regret over the damage caused to Iran’s cultural relics and historical sites amid the ongoing conflict, while calling on all...

China opposes strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, urges diplomatic resolution

China has strongly opposed armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling for a political...

EU urges restraint, diplomacy amid escalating Middle East tensions

European Council President Antonio Costa has called for de-escalation, restraint and protection of civilians following a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In a...

74 killed in attack on gold mining site in South Sudan

At least 74 people have been killed in an attack by unidentified armed men at a gold mining site in Central Equatoria State of...

China develop wearable device for precise blood pressure monitoring

A team of Chinese researchers has developed a conformal and stretchable piezoelectric microsystem (CSPM) capable of long-term, precise monitoring of cardiovascular health, according to...

China objects to US lawmakers’ visit to Taiwan, lodges protest

China has firmly opposed official interactions between the United States and the Taiwan region, stating that it has lodged stern representations with the U.S....

IRGC warns Israeli, US universities in region are ‘legitimate targets’

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday warned that it now considers all Israeli and U.S. universities in West Asia as “legitimate targets,” following...

Beijing engages Europe in high-level defence and policy dialogues

A delegation from China’s Ministry of National Defense visited Europe from March 23 to 29 to participate in a series of institutional dialogues, according...

China develops mind-controlled robot dog using brain signals

Users can now command a robot dog using nothing but their mental intent, as a new system allows the machine to autonomously plan its...

Deadly Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in southern Lebanon

At least 20 people were killed and several others injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanon overnight from Saturday to Sunday,...

US deploys 3,500 Marines and sailors to Middle East

The U.S. Central Command United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that a task force comprising 3,500 Marines and sailors has arrived in...

China supports Pakistan’s role as mediator: Chinese FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday expressed China’s support for Pakistan in continuing to play its role as a mediator, according to Chinese...

Russia delivers over 450 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran

The Russian Emergencies Ministry has delivered 313 tons of medicines to the Iranian government as part of a humanitarian aid mission, local media reported...

UN rights chief urges U.S. to conclude investigation into school strike in Iran

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday urged the United States to promptly conclude its investigation into a strike on...

Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan coordinate to promote U.S.-Iran talks

Foreign ministers of Egypt, Türkiye, and Pakistan held separate phone calls to discuss their efforts to facilitate direct negotiations between the United States and...

AI conference criticized for barring Chinese scholars, faces boycott

Multiple Chinese scientific organizations have announced boycotts of a top-tier international AI conference, after this foundational research seminar cited a U.S. sanctions list to...

China launches trade barrier probes into U.S. measures

China's commerce ministry on Friday announced trade barrier investigations into U.S. actions and measures which harm global production and supply chains as well as...

Pakistan relaying messages in US-Iran backchannel talks, says Ishaq Dar

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that indirect talks between the United States and Iran are underway through...

Pakistan in contact with all parties to de-escalate Middle East conflict: FO spokesperson

Pakistan is maintaining active diplomatic engagement with all relevant parties to help de-escalate the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir...

China opens major scientific facilities to global researchers

China has announced that it will open access to ten of its major scientific research facilities to international researchers this year, in a move...

China vows continued diplomatic push for Middle East ceasefire

China has reaffirmed its intention to play what it describes as a constructive diplomatic role in efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East,...

China urges urgent steps for two-state solution at UN Security Council

China has called on the international community to take “irreversible steps” toward advancing the two-state solution to the Palestinian issue, warning that the foundation...

Airstrike on Iraqi military clinic kills seven soldiers in Anbar

Iraq’s Ministry of Defense said a military medical facility in western Anbar province came under an airstrike on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths...

Iran rejects U.S. negotiations, calls Washington claims “strategic defeat”

Iran has firmly rejected any possibility of negotiations with the United States, countering recent claims from Washington that discussions were underway between the two...

China achieves breakthrough in thin-film solar cell efficiency

A Chinese research team has achieved a major breakthrough in thin-film photovoltaic technology, raising the certified efficiency of a new solar cell to 16.6...

China invites U.S. firms to expand presence amid trade dialogue

China has expressed openness to continued American corporate participation in its market, as officials from both countries discussed trade and economic relations in Beijing. Commerce...

Asia emerging as global leader in clean energy transition: Boao Forum report

Asia is rapidly transforming from a major consumer of traditional energy into a central driver of the global clean energy transition, according to a...

China urges ceasefire and dialogue amid escalating regional tensions

China has called for an immediate ceasefire and renewed diplomatic engagement following rising tensions in the Middle East and reports that the United States...

China reaffirms One-China principle on Taiwan’s WTO participation

China has reiterated that the One-China principle remains the political basis for the participation of Taiwan’s region in the World Trade Organization (WTO), according...

China’s LAMOST telescope releases record 30.8 million spectra dataset

China’s Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope (LAMOST) has released its latest and largest dataset, further strengthening its position as the world’s leading...

China, US agree to enhance trade consultation mechanism

China and the United States have agreed to continue utilizing their economic and trade consultation mechanism to strengthen dialogue and communication, the Ministry of...

China urges Syrian-led political solution at UN Security Council

China has reaffirmed its support for a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process to resolve the ongoing conflict in Syria, urging all parties to engage...

China welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire agreement

China has welcomed the temporary ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan, expressing hope for sustained peace and stability in the region. According to the...

Chinese scientists develop breakthrough mitochondrial capsule therapy

Chinese researchers have reported a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine with the development of a novel mitochondrial capsule transplantation therapy that enables the efficient...

Beijing says attacks on civilians and leaders are unacceptable

China has stated that the killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets are “by no means acceptable,” reaffirming its opposition to the...

China, U.S. discuss bilateral mechanism to boost trade and investment

China and the United States have discussed the establishment of a bilateral working mechanism to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, China’s International Trade...

Paris hosts China-U.S. trade dialogue, spokesperson outlines key points

China’s International Trade Representative held a press briefing in Paris on Monday following economic and trade discussions with a U.S. delegation, according to Chines...

China urges halt to military actions to protect global economy

China has urged all parties to immediately halt military operations and avoid further escalation of tensions, warning that regional instability could have a severe...

China and U.S. in talks over Trump’s potential China visit

China and the United States are in active communication regarding a possible visit by former U.S. President Donald Trump to China, according to a...

Chinese robot repairs high-voltage power line safely

A robot in China has amazed engineers by repairing a high-voltage electricity line, according to foreign media reports. The Hubei Electric Power Research Institute, in...

UN launches $308 million appeal for Lebanon victims

Senior UN officials on Friday called for urgent aid to victims of Israeli bombings in Lebanon and emphasized the safe and unhindered passage of...

China launches world’s first invasive brain-computer interface

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved the registration of an Implantable Brain Computer Interface (BCI) for Hand Motor Augmentation developed by Neuracle...

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