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.
China launches a comprehensive crackdown on medical insurance fraud, targeting mental health institutions and the over-prescription of high-cost drugs to ensure healthcare fund integrity.
China launches its fourth experimental reusable spacecraft, nicknamed 'Shenlong', on a secretive orbital mission, continuing its advancements in space technology.
China removes three senior defense industry figures from its legislature as part of an escalating anti-corruption probe targeting the military-industrial complex.
Beijing and Tokyo engage in diplomatic disputes over Taiwan, leading to the withdrawal of a US missile system from Japan and heightened regional tensions.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party achieves a historic landslide victory in a snap election, securing a supermajority and paving the way for a conservative agenda.
The EU is scrutinizing TikTok's "addictive design," potentially leading to significant fines and mandatory changes to its core features under the Digital Services Act.
El Al faces a potential $39 million fine from Israel's Competition Authority for alleged price gouging during the Gaza war, exploiting a near-monopoly on flights.
Former President Donald Trump reverses his stance, now publicly endorsing the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna broadcast merger, citing a need for increased competition.
Alibaba launches RynnBrain, an open-source AI model for robotics, challenging Google and Nvidia in the physical AI race. Learn how this innovation empowers robots.
ByteDance's new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, sparks a rally in China's tech stocks, showcasing advanced features while raising ethical considerations.
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.
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.
Alibaba launches RynnBrain, an open-source AI model for robotics, challenging Google and Nvidia in the physical AI race. Learn how this innovation empowers robots.
ByteDance's new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, sparks a rally in China's tech stocks, showcasing advanced features while raising ethical considerations.
China tightens crypto regulations, banning unapproved offshore yuan stablecoins and RWA tokenization to protect monetary sovereignty.
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