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Headline NewsWildfires on Greek island of Salamina kill 2, injure 9
The Fire Service says two bodies have been found during a wildfire-fighting operation on the Greek island of Salamina. Fueled by strong winds, the blaze was…
Headline NewsSpokesperson: Iran, Oman agree on shipping route map for Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran and Oman have agreed on a shipping route map for the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade.
Headline NewsChina says allegations by Philippine defense secretary are unfounded
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations by the Philippines' defense secretary that Chinese workers in the country were engaged in illegal…
Headline NewsIsraeli airstrikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon
Israel has launched new airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 people and wounding several others. The attacks are among Israel's deadliest since…
Headline NewsOriginal innovation in focus at Beijing event as scholars explore "advancing science for humanity"
The International Congress of Basic Science features over 500 academic sessions covering topics ranging from generative AI reasoning and computer vision to…
Headline NewsCeuta steps up public health measures after mass migrant influx
The plan includes enhanced tuberculosis surveillance and expanded monitoring of drinking and coastal waters. Authorities have tightened security along the…
Headline NewsIranian foreign minister: No decision yet on resuming talks with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has yet to decide on resuming direct talks with the United States. He also confirms that Qatar and Pakistan…
Headline NewsChina railway passenger trips hit record 2.8 billion in first seven months
China's railway network handled a record 2.8 billion passenger trips in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.1 percent from the same period last year.
Headline NewsIndonesia earthquake kills 20 people
More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia. The number of deaths has risen to 20.
Headline NewsEcological and Environmental Code bolsters legal support for sustainable development
The code provides stronger legal support for sustainable development, as China pursues modernization and the protection of its natural resources.
Headline NewsChina deplores visits, offerings made by Japanese officials to Yasukuni Shrine
China says it strongly deplores Japan's moves related to the Yasukuni shrine, and has lodged serious protests. China’s foreign ministry called Japan's moves a…
Headline NewsUSS Abraham Lincoln to be replaced amid supply, crew mental health concerns
The announcement from US President Donald Trump came amid growing concerns over conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, including reported shortages of basic…
Headline NewsReports cite poor conditions, mental health issues aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Multiple reports have emerged of deteriorating living conditions and mental health problems aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Headline NewsChina sends rescue teams to Henan after levee breach
China has sent more than 200 engineering rescue personnel and heavy equipment to Zhoukou, Henan Province, after torrential rain from the remnants of Typhoon…
Headline NewsChina calls for vigilance against Japan's remilitarization
The Chinese Defense Ministry has urged Japan to stop its dangerous acts of remilitarization. The statement comes as August 15 marks the 81st anniversary of…
Headline NewsChina's 2026 box office surpasses 25 billion yuan
Data from online platforms shows that China's total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 25 billion yuan, or around 3.5 billion U.S. dollars. The summer…
Headline NewsZhang/Siniakova win WTA Toronto doubles title for third team crown
China's Zhang Shuai and Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova won the women's doubles title at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto, beating third seeds Sara Errani and…
Headline NewsEcuadorian President to visit China
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa will pay an eight-day state visit to China starting Sunday. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Ecuador…
Headline NewsWildfire prompts evacuations in popular Greek resort of Siviri
A large wildfire, fueled by strong winds, has hit a popular resort in northern Greece, prompting authorities to order evacuations. Firefighters are battling…
Headline NewsPeru declares emergency in 607 districts over water shortages
Peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency in at least 607 districts across 16 regions due to an imminent risk of water shortages that could affect local…
Headline NewsChinese motorcycle brand secures EU type approval
Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO has secured its first EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval certificate for its 500RR model, allowing it to enter EU markets and other…
Headline NewsIran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control
The head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit says the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's control and management. The remarks come one day after US President Donald…
Headline NewsPutin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time
Russian media reports say President Vladimir Putin has visited the Far Eastern Kuril Island of Iturup. Russia and Japan are involved in a territorial row over…
Headline NewsUS Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits lowest level since 1983
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades. Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows the…
Headline NewsFormer Barcelona boss Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach
The Dutch football federation has appointed Xavi Hernandez as head coach of the Netherlands national team. Xavi has signed a four-year contract, committing him…
Headline NewsUN humanitarian office reiterates support for Colombia earthquake response
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it is working with its partners to support the government-led response to the devastating…
Headline NewsThailand suspends gun permits after deadly school shooting
The measures include re-examining all permits still pending approval, and suspending new "welfare gun" programs which allow eligible public officials to buy…
Headline NewsChina's major river-to-sea canal begins vessel trials
Pinglu Canal has started vessel trials ahead of its planned opening next month. The 134-kilometer waterway is the backbone of China's New International…
Headline NewsChina's C919 aircraft makes international debut on Beijing-Ulaanbaatar route
China's C919 passenger aircraft has begun international services as it took off from Beijing heading to Ulaanbaatar. The service has taken the plane beyond the…
Headline NewsCentral China's Henan launches highest-level alert for rainstorms
Henan in central China has upgraded its warning for torrential rain to the highest-level, as downpours continue to batter large swathes of the province…
Headline NewsAir China to launch new route to Romania, Croatia
Air China will launch a new route connecting Beijing with Romania's capital Bucharest and Croatia's main city Zagreb, starting Sept. 4. The new service follows…
Headline NewsChina to strengthen ecological protection for more resilient ecosystems by 2030
China will step up efforts to strengthen ecological conservation during the 2026-2030 period as it continues to pursue green modernization. A recently issued…
Headline NewsChina's NEV penetration hits new high of 65.1 pct in July
Data released by the China Passenger Car Association shows that the NEV retail penetration rate among domestic brands reached nearly 84 percent in July…
Headline NewsYen surrenders half of joint US-Japan intervention gains as weakness deepens
The yen hovered around 159 per dollar on Tuesday, well off the post-intervention three-month peak of 155.2. With Japanese markets closed for a holiday, thinner…
Headline NewsVenezuela, EU offer help after Colombia earthquake kills more than 130
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez says her country is preparing to send personnel and humanitarian aid. The European Union is using the Copernicus…
Headline NewsColombia quake death toll rises to 132, over 570 injured
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has killed at least 132 people and injured more than 570 others in western Colombia. The quake struck near San Jose del Palmar…
Headline NewsNearly three-quarters of England in drought as another heatwave approaches
Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought as conditions worsen following a dry start to August. The National Drought Group warned that all regions of…
Headline NewsColombia quake death toll rises to 111
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has left more than 110 people dead, with over 80 others injured. The Colombian President said the quake damaged…
Headline NewsUS students from Iowa begin pickleball tour in China
The 24-member delegation will also take part in other sports popular in China during their trip to Beijing, Qingdao and China's "pickleball city", Hebi.
Headline NewsChinese court resolves Strait of Hormuz collision dispute between foreign vessels
Both parties selected Chinese law as the governing law for resolving the substantive issues. A representative of one of the ship owners said the company…
Headline NewsShenzhen's trade with APEC economies grows as southern city prepares to host APEC meeting
The 100-day countdown to the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen has begun. The southern city posted a record increase of 33 percent in trade with other…
Headline NewsGlobal ocean temperatures hit record July high as El Nino develops
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service says global ocean surface temperatures reached a record high for July. It said developing El Nino…
Headline NewsBritish Columbia to get federal assistance as wildfire forces evacuations
The Canadian federal government says it will assist British Columbia as raging wildfires forced thousands of people to evacuate. The Bald Range wildfire…
Headline NewsIranian president: Tehran will seek peace if US builds trust
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will keep pursuing peace, provided Washington helps build an atmosphere of trust. Tehran has listed demands for…
Headline NewsChina raises typhoon alert to highest level
China has raised the red alert along its eastern coast as Typhoon Dolphin is expected to make landfall. Red is the highest and most severe level in China's…
Headline NewsWorld’s brightest minds gather at Beijing science congress
The 2026 International Congress of Basic Science is underway in Beijing. The annual event brings together some of the world's leading scientific minds…
Headline NewsResidents relocated, boats return as eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Typhoon Dolphin is bringing heavy rains and strong winds to China’s eastern regions, including Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces where it is forecast to make…
Headline NewsFirst shipment of exhibits for 9th CIIE departs Austria
Products by machine tool maker WFL Millturn Technologies are transported to Hamburg before going to Shanghai by sea. The company's managing director said WFL…
Headline NewsIran close to agreement with Oman on temporary route in Hormuz Strait: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iranian and Omani military and naval forces have been holding negotiations based on available maps. He added…
Headline News2026 China box office surpasses 24 billion yuan
Data from online ticketing platforms shows that China’s total box office revenue for 2026 has surpassed 24 billion yuan, or more than 3.5 billion US dollars.
Headline NewsChina issues orange alert, raises emergency response in coastal provinces
China has upgraded its typhoon warning to orange as Typhoon Dolphin moves closer to its eastern coast
Headline NewsTop US general urges search for exit strategy from Iran war
Media reports say US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine has privately urged senior advisers to President Donald Trump to seek a way to de-escalate the…
Headline NewsAfrica CDC to use Zaire Ebola vaccine in current outbreak
The Africa CDC is expanding the use of the Ebola vaccine developed for the Zaire strain, as the Bundibugyo virus has killed more than 1,800 people. This is…
Headline NewsBeijing eases home purchase limits, raises provident fund loan caps
Municipal authorities in Beijing have introduced a package of measures to stabilize the property market and better meet residents' housing consumption needs…
Headline NewsSaudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan sign joint defense agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, pledging that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will…
Headline NewsMiddle route of China's mega water diversion project hits new milestone
Authorities say China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has delivered more than 80 billion cubic meters of water through its middle route, benefiting…
Headline NewsChina warns against Japan's expansion of offensive military capabilities
China says Japan's accelerated pursuit of offensive weapons is increasingly dangerous and should put regional countries on high alert.
Headline NewsChina's foreign trade in goods up 17.3% from January to July
China's foreign trade in goods has continued to maintain sound growth, rising 17.3 percent to over 30 trillion yuan or more than 4.4 trillion US dollars in the…
Headline NewsChina hands over water supply project to improve water access in South Sudan
The Chinese Embassy in South Sudan has handed over a completed China-aided borehole-drilling and water-supply project to the African country, aiming to improve…
Headline NewsIran, Oman reach initial understanding on reopening Strait of Hormuz: media
Saudi-based Al Hadath and Al Arabiya report that Iran and Oman have reached a framework deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, pending approval from…