China's Spring Festival travel rush sets new records with billions of trips across rail, road, air, and waterways, highlighting a massive surge in domestic mobility.
President Xi Jinping extended Chinese New Year greetings for the Year of the Horse, reflecting on China's achievements in the past year and outlining future aspirations.
China releases new anti-monopoly guidelines for internet platforms, aiming to curb tech giant power and promote fair competition in the digital economy.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to attend the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany and visit Hungary, signaling China's engagement in global security dialogues.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison under national security law, drawing international condemnation and raising concerns over press freedom.
The U.S. has ordered non-emergency embassy staff to leave Beirut as tensions rise with Iran, citing increased regional security risks and potential threats from Hezbollah.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party, reaffirming his power amidst claims of nuclear advancements and a party leadership reshuffle.
Billionaire Les Wexner faces tough questions from lawmakers over his long ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers allege Wexner enabled Epstein’s crimes, while Wexner claims he was deceived. Here’s the latest on the ongoing congressional inquiry.
China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.
TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.
The Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady at 4% due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential conflict with Iran, despite easing inflation and a strong shekel.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggests a potential pause in interest rate hikes at the March meeting, contingent on upcoming labor market data. A strong jobs report could lead to holding rates steady, while weaker data might prompt a cut.
Netherlands returns a 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture, looted during the Arab Spring, after an international investigation and cooperation with Spanish authorities.
China’s commercial space industry drew global attention at a major Beijing expo featuring reusable rockets, satellite manufacturing and space applications, highlighting rapid growth across the private aerospace sector.
Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record in women's 3,000m speed skating and ending Dutch dominance.
Team GB's appeal to use new aerodynamic skeleton helmets at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, upholding the IBSF's ban.
Relive the dazzling opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring Mariah Carey, dual Olympic flames, and a celebration of Italian culture.
Hilary Knight ties the U.S. Olympic women's hockey scoring record as the USA defeats Finland 5-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Read the full game recap and highlights.
Japan swept the top three spots in the men’s short program at the Four Continents Championships in Beijing, led by Kao Miura, setting up a tense free skate battle.
China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.
TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.
President Trump launches the Board of Peace's $5 billion Gaza reconstruction plan at its inaugural meeting, seeking to shape new pathways for recovery and international cooperation amid lingering controversy over local inclusion and lasting stability.
The U.S. has ordered non-emergency embassy staff to leave Beirut as tensions rise with Iran, citing increased regional security risks and potential threats from Hezbollah.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to make his inaugural official visit to China this week, arriving on February 25-26. The trip, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, marks a significant...
The U.S. has ordered non-emergency embassy staff to leave Beirut as tensions rise with Iran, citing increased regional security risks and potential threats from Hezbollah.
China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.
TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.
China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.
Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record in women's 3,000m speed skating and ending Dutch dominance.
In China, a significant shift is occurring among young women who are moving away from traditional beauty ideals and instead, adopting lifestyle choices influenced by Western culture. This trend, known as the “white...
UnitedHealth Group has released its 2025 financial outlook, falling short of Wall Street's projections. The company expects adjusted earnings of at least $16 per share and revenue between $445.5 billion and $448 billion,...
Tesla launches a new AI training center in China to boost its Full Self-Driving capabilities, addressing data localization laws and intensifying competition in the EV market.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party, reaffirming his power amidst claims of nuclear advancements and a party leadership reshuffle.
Billionaire Les Wexner faces tough questions from lawmakers over his long ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers allege Wexner enabled Epstein’s crimes, while Wexner claims he was deceived. Here’s the latest on the ongoing congressional inquiry.
China's central bank keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth consecutive month, navigating economic slowdowns, currency strength, and domestic demand challenges.
TopFan is expanding its fan-community platform to individual creators, offering a direct-to-fan hub for paid communities, merch, livestreams, and audience data—highlighting the 2026 shift toward owned audiences and creator-controlled monetization.
Honeywell International Inc. has successfully renegotiated its agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey Plc's Catalyst Technologies business, significantly reducing the acquisition price to approximately $1.79...
The Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady at 4% due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential conflict with Iran, despite easing inflation and a strong shekel.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggests a potential pause in interest rate hikes at the March meeting, contingent on upcoming labor market data. A strong jobs report could lead to holding rates steady, while weaker data might prompt a cut.
