China, EU pledge closer ties to bring stability to the world
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is calling on China and the European Union to strengthen unity and coordination, and become a stabilizing force in a tumultuous world.
Jul 02, 2025•5 min
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U.S. halts military aid to Ukraine amid concerns about low stockpiles
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has halted part of military aid to Ukraine following a review of U.S. stockpiles.
Jul 02, 2025•5 min
June 2025 could be among hottest on record in Europe: Copernicus
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts says extreme temperatures are expected to continue in much of Europe in the coming days.
Jul 02, 2025•5 min
U.S. Senate passes Trump's landmark mega-bill
The U.S. Senate has narrowly passed its version of the Trump administration's tax and spending measure, which is expected to add around 3.3 trillion U.S. dollars of deficit through 2034.
Jul 02, 2025•5 min
Belgian prime minister meets Wang Yi
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The meeting comes during the Chinese foreign minister's week-long visit to Europe.
Jul 01, 2025•5 min
Constitutional Court suspends Thai prime minister from duty
Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty, pending a case seeking her dismissal.
Jul 01, 2025•5 min
CNSA releases Earth, moon images captured by Tianwen-2 probe
The China National Space Administration has released images of Earth and the moon captured by the Tianwen-2 probe in orbit.
Jul 01, 2025•5 min
Türkiye evacuates over 50,000 people as wildfires rage on
Türkiye has evacuated more than 50,000 people from regions affected by forest fires across the country.
Jul 01, 2025•5 min
Hong Kong celebrates five years of National Security Law
Monday marks the fifth anniversary of Hong Kong's National Security Law. Over the past five years, the law has anchored the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, becoming a guardian of the city’s prosperity.
Jun 30, 2025•5 min
China expects to see 953 million railway trips during summer travel rush
Authorities say China will see 953 million railway passenger trips during the summer travel rush. The country's railway operator says the figure is 5.8 percent higher than last year.
Jun 30, 2025•5 min
China's manufacturing sector sees stronger momentum in June
Official data shows the purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector rose for the second straight month to 49.7 in June.
Jun 30, 2025•5 min
21 Palestinians killed by Israeli army across Gaza: civil defense
Gaza's civil defense says Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least 21 Palestinians on Sunday while the Israeli army has issued one of the largest evacuation orders in months.
Jun 30, 2025•5 min
Iran doubts durability of ceasefire with Israel
Local media say Iran is doubtful that Israel will maintain the ceasefire between the two countries.
Jun 29, 2025•5 min
Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" clears key Senate vote
U.S. Senate Republicans have narrowly advanced President Donald Trump's tax-and-spending package in a 51-to-49 procedural vote.
Jun 29, 2025•5 min
President Xi urges villagers in Xizang to uphold ethnic solidarity, create better life
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on villagers in the southwestern region of Xizang, also known as Tibet, to uphold ethnic unity and strive for a happier and better life.
Jun 29, 2025•5 min
Commerce Ministry: China opposes any tariff deal made at its expense
China says it firmly opposes any country making trade deals with the United States at its expense. It cautioned that if such a situation arises, the country will take countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
Jun 29, 2025•5 min
Iran holds state funeral for generals and scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Iran has held a state funeral for top military officers and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes this month.
Jun 28, 2025•5 min
Hard-hit southwestern Chinese county under highest flood response
China's national weather service has issued a rainstorm warning across the northern, central, and southern parts of the country.
Jun 28, 2025•5 min
Gaza Health Ministry: Over 500 killed near aid centers since late May
According to Gaza health authorities, more than 500 people have been killed near aid centers since late May.
Jun 28, 2025•5 min
Canadian PM says negotiations with U.S. "complex"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described trade negotiations with the United States as "complex," following U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to end all discussions between the two countries.
Jun 28, 2025•5 min
Chinese FM to visit EU, Germany, France
China has announced that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the European Union's headquarters and attend a high-level strategic dialogue.
Jun 27, 2025•5 min
China, Ecuador deepen Belt and Road cooperation
China and Ecuador have signed a cooperation plan on promoting the Belt and Road Initiative. The leaders of the two countries witnessed the signing after talks in Beijing.
Jun 27, 2025•5 min
UN Charter is not a-la-carte menu: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu.
Jun 27, 2025•5 min
Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete second series of extravehicular activities
The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station have completed their second spacewalk.
Jun 27, 2025•5 min
Iranian supreme leader warns future aggression will come at "great cost"
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any future aggression against Iran will come at a great cost.
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
China urges SCO efforts to achieve peace, development
China has pledged to work with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to support the building of "five shared homes", a vision centered on solidarity, peace, security, prosperity, and sustainable development.
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
Blazers selects Yang Hansen with 16th Pick
The Portland Trail Blazers has selected Chinese player Yang Hansen with the 16th overall pick in the NBA Draft.
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
U.S. probe agency faults Boeing, FAA in 737 MAX door plug blowout
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says multiple systemic failures led to a mid-air door panel blowout of a Boeing jet last year.
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
Iranian parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA
Iran's parliament has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Jun 25, 2025•5 min
Kremlin says NATO on path of militarization with discussions on defense spending
The Kremlin says NATO is on a path of militarization, as the alliance gathers in The Hague in a new push to raise the defense budget.
Jun 25, 2025•5 min
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