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.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee emphasizes caution on interest rate cuts, stating that inflation must show a clear path to the 2% target before further reductions are considered. He highlights concerns about services inflation and the risks of premature easing.
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.
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.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee emphasizes caution on interest rate cuts, stating that inflation must show a clear path to the 2% target before further reductions are considered. He highlights concerns about services inflation and the risks of premature easing.
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.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics and “physical AI” are a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Europe, urging the region to fuse AI with its industrial strength at Davos 2026.
Apple overtook Samsung as the world’s top smartphone seller in 2023, with IDC estimating 234.6 million iPhone shipments and a 20.1% market share despite a global market decline.
Israel demolishes UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem, drawing international condemnation and raising legal concerns about violations of international law and the safety of international organizations.
The World Economic Forum has disinvited Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from the Davos summit due to the government's violent crackdown on recent protests and the resulting loss of civilian lives.
Former President Donald Trump proposes a 'Board of Peace' for Gaza reconstruction, seeking $1 billion contributions for permanent membership and inviting several nations to join the initiative.
An in-depth look at President Trump's decision-making process regarding potential military strikes against Iran, exploring the behind-the-scenes factors, diplomatic efforts, and allied concerns that led to the pullback.
Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor is reportedly in discussions with an investor to establish passenger car production in Turkey. This move signals a growing trend...
Authorities in China have intensified their crackdown on unregistered Christian groups, with recent detentions of leaders from prominent underground churches. The Early Rain Covenant...
Morocco and Israel have solidified their military partnership, signing a joint military "work plan" for 2026 during the third Joint Military Committee meeting in...
In an era dominated by venture backed platforms and billion dollar technology companies, some of the most unexpected success stories are still emerging from...
A growing network of prominent billionaires, including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, are reportedly investing in companies with interests in Greenland's burgeoning mining sector....
Beijing is intensifying its efforts to dismantle overseas scam operations, targeting the kingpins behind vast cyberfraud empires. This crackdown, driven by mounting public pressure...
