Impeached President Yoon returns to jail after court approves warrant
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has returned to jail after a court approved a warrant sought by prosecutors.
Jul 10, 2025•5 min
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China, Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade, investment: Chinese premier
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Hanafy Ali Gebaly, Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives, as part of his official visit to Egypt. He called on the two countries to push for a higher level of cooperation.
Jul 10, 2025•5 min
ASEAN meeting overshadowed by tariff worries
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that global trade is no longer about growth but coercion, as major powers increasingly use tariffs and economic pressure as tools of geopolitical control.
Jul 09, 2025•5 min
China, Egypt should deepen strategic coordination for shared interests: Premier Li
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is calling on China and Egypt to strengthen strategic coordination to safeguard their common interests.
Jul 09, 2025•5 min
China's 2021-2025 economic increment projected to exceed 35 trillion yuan
Officials say the Chinese economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with the economic increment projected to exceed 35 trillion yuan.
Jul 09, 2025•5 min
Death toll in U.S. Texas flash floods climbs to 109, over 160 still missing
Officials say over 160 people are still missing as of Tuesday after devastating flash floods slammed the U.S. Texas Hill Country.
Jul 09, 2025•5 min
French president begins state visit to Britain
French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three-day state visit to Britain. The visit will see Macron address the British Parliament and attend several meetings with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Jul 08, 2025•5 min
Rescue teams scour for signs of life in flood-hit Texas counties
Hopes are fading in the search for survivors of a deadly flash flood that hit the central region of Texas.
Jul 08, 2025•5 min
China ready to work with int'l community to get world economy back on track, says Premier Li
Meeting the WTO Director-General in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China stands ready to work with the international community to get the world economy back on track at an early date.
Jul 08, 2025•5 min
China activates emergency response to flooding in Zhejiang, Fujian
China has activated an emergency response to flooding in the eastern provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian as Typhoon Danas approaches.
Jul 08, 2025•5 min
Xi Jinping pays tribute to martyrs in resistance war against Japanese aggression
General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee has paid tribute to martyrs who died in a major campaign in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression.
Jul 07, 2025•5 min
China marks 88 years since start of whole-nation anti-Japan war
Monday marks the 88th anniversary of the beginning of China's whole-nation resistance war against Japanese aggression. The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance against Japanese Aggression in Beijing held a ceremony to mark the occasion.
Jul 07, 2025•5 min
Death toll from Texas floods rises to 80
At least 80 people have died in the U.S. state of Texas three days after heavy rain led to major flash flooding. Authorities say more than 40 people remain missing as of Sunday afternoon.
Jul 07, 2025•5 min
Chinese premier calls on BRICS to be vanguard in advancing global governance reform
Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on the bloc to safeguard world peace and tranquility, and promote the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Jul 07, 2025•5 min
Chinese premier, Brazilian president pledge closer ties to defend multilateralism
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged the country's readiness to deepen practical cooperation with Brazil to benefit the people.
Jul 06, 2025•5 min
OPEC+ announces quicker-paced oil output increase
OPEC and its allies have announced a decision to increase oil output by 548,000 barrels per day in next month.
Jul 06, 2025•5 min
Destructive floods kill more than 50 in Texas
The number of deaths from destructive floods in Texas has reportedly risen to at least 50. Search and rescue efforts are underway.
Jul 06, 2025•5 min
Chinese premier lands in Rio de Janeiro for BRICS Summit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Summit. Brazil will hold the summit from Sunday to Monday.
Jul 06, 2025•5 min
Leaders gather for BRICS Summit to strengthen Global South cooperation
Leaders of the expanded BRICS are gathering in Rio de Janeiro for a two-day summit focused on strengthening cooperation among Global South countries.
Jul 05, 2025•5 min
China exempts brandy exporters that meet price commitments from anti-dumping duties
China says it has accepted the price commitments of 34 brandy exporters from the European Union, and will exempt them from the anti-dumping subsidies as long as they meet the agreed terms.
Jul 05, 2025•5 min
24 dead in central Texas flooding
U.S. authorities say major flash flooding caused by heavy rain has killed 24 people in central Texas.
Jul 05, 2025•5 min
China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Greece: Premier Li
The Chinese premier says the country is willing to work with Greece to leverage complementary advantages and advance the implementation of the plan for the Port of Piraeus in a high-quality manner.
Jul 05, 2025•5 min
Chinese FM, German chancellor pledge mutual support, benefit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China's is willing to share market opportunities with Germany and the door will open wider.
Jul 04, 2025•5 min
China announces anti-dumping duties on European brandy
China has announced anti-dumping duties on brandy from the European Union beginning Saturday.
Jul 04, 2025•5 min
Chinese Commerce Ministry: China, U.S. finalizing consensuses on trade talks
The Chinese Commerce Ministry says China and the United States have been working on details to implement the key consensus of their trade talks.
Jul 04, 2025•5 min
China reassures Europe on rare earth supply amid export controls
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe.
Jul 04, 2025•5 min
Phumtham Wechayachai appointed Thai acting PM
Thailand has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as caretaker prime minister, following a court order suspending Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties.
Jul 03, 2025•5 min
Chinese FM urges more understanding, cooperation between China, EU
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for dialogue over division in his meetings with EU leaders in Brussels.
Jul 03, 2025•5 min
4 dead, 38 missing after passenger ship sinks in Indonesia's Bali Strait
Officials say 23 people have survived after a passenger ship sank in the Bali Strait of Indonesia early Thursday. Search and rescue operations are continuing for the missing.
Jul 03, 2025•5 min
Hamas says conducting consultations over Gaza ceasefire proposals
Hamas says it is conducting consultations to discuss Gaza ceasefire proposals put forward by mediators.
Jul 03, 2025•5 min
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