China's Foreign Ministry responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a May visit, confirming ongoing diplomatic dialogue but declining to confirm specific dates.
President Xi Jinping’s renewed push for Xiong’an New Area highlights ambitious plans for the city as a new technology and policy innovation hub, despite ongoing challenges in attracting businesses and residents.
China's new cybercrime bill, featuring post-sentence exit bans, faces criticism for potentially threatening free expression and information access, with rights groups raising concerns over vague provisions.
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.
President Trump's signature will appear on U.S. currency for the first time, a move by the Treasury Department to honor the nation's 250th anniversary and the president's achievements.
The Senate passes a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, while President Trump commits to paying TSA workers directly to end airport disruptions.
Explore the escalating global competition for the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals, as the U.S. challenges China's long-standing dominance through new mining deals and strategic partnerships.
Huawei's new Ascend 950PR AI chip is gaining significant orders from ByteDance and Alibaba, challenging Nvidia's market share amidst U.S. export restrictions.
SoftBank secures a $40 billion bridge loan to significantly increase its investment in OpenAI and other AI initiatives, signaling a major commitment to the future of artificial intelligence.
Corebridge Financial and Equitable Holdings announce a $22 billion all-stock merger, creating a leading retirement, life, wealth, and asset management company with over 12 million customers and $1.5 trillion in assets.
Pulmatrix and Eos SENOLYTIX announce a merger agreement to create Eos SENOLYTIX, Inc., a company focused on advancing novel mitochondrial therapies for age-related diseases like sarcopenia, backed by $19 million in financing.
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.
Huawei's new Ascend 950PR AI chip is gaining significant orders from ByteDance and Alibaba, challenging Nvidia's market share amidst U.S. export restrictions.
SoftBank secures a $40 billion bridge loan to significantly increase its investment in OpenAI and other AI initiatives, signaling a major commitment to the future of artificial intelligence.
Blackstone invests $250 million in UAE payment and data intelligence platform ADGT, signaling confidence in the region despite geopolitical tensions.
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