The World Data Organization (WDO) has been officially inaugurated in Beijing with over 200 members from more than 40 countries, aiming to advance global data development and governance.
China extends its refined fuel export ban into April, with potential small exemptions for regional countries facing supply shortages, impacting Asian energy markets.
China proposes the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at the APEC summit to establish global AI governance rules and counter US influence, positioning itself as a leader in AI diplomacy.
Germany receives its first Omani LNG shipments amid Middle East disruptions, highlighting efforts to diversify energy sources while concerns about indirect LNG reliance persist.
Russia imposes a ban on gasoline exports from April 1st to ensure domestic supply and stabilize prices amidst global market volatility and Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure.
The EU is investigating major adult platforms like Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos for child safety failures under the Digital Services Act, citing inadequate age verification and risk assessment.
ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.
The Dubai oil benchmark faces unprecedented stress as the Iran conflict halts Strait of Hormuz exports, driving prices to record highs and forcing market participants to seek alternatives.
China's new home prices rose slightly in March, driven by seasonal demand in big cities, but the broader property market slump continues amid developer debt issues and weak buyer confidence.
China's venture capital funding is set to hit a record in Q1 2026, driven by a significant state-led push into AI, robotics, and other key technologies.
Chinese chipmakers are gaining ground, now nearing half of the local market, as Nvidia loses its dominant position. Government support, supply chain resilience, and import restrictions drive this transformation in China's semiconductor industry.
YOFC showcases its latest AI and optical connectivity innovations, including hollow-core fibre technology, at MWC Barcelona 2026, highlighting solutions for AI computing, smart mobility, and more.
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.
The Dubai oil benchmark faces unprecedented stress as the Iran conflict halts Strait of Hormuz exports, driving prices to record highs and forcing market participants to seek alternatives.
China's new home prices rose slightly in March, driven by seasonal demand in big cities, but the broader property market slump continues amid developer debt issues and weak buyer confidence.
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