German Chancellor Merz met President Xi in Beijing to enhance Germany-China trade and diplomatic ties, focusing on cooperation, trade imbalances, Ukraine, and peaceful resolutions amid global shifts.
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.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, is dead following US-Israeli strikes. Iran retaliates with attacks across the Middle East, sparking regional escalation and succession questions.
US-Israel strikes on Iran lead to widespread flight cancellations and disruptions as airlines suspend services and reroute flights due to airspace closures across the Middle East.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, amid escalating regional tensions and international calls for de-escalation.
Reports emerge of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's potential death following US-Israeli strikes, met with Iranian denials amidst escalating regional conflict.
NIO reports a significant 57.6% year-over-year increase in February 2026 vehicle deliveries, alongside achieving 100 million battery swaps. Discover the details of their strong performance and milestones.
Texas Instruments announces $7.5 billion acquisition of Silicon Laboratories to expand its wireless connectivity offerings for industrial and consumer devices, anticipating significant cost savings and market growth.
Google launches Nano Banana 2, its most advanced AI image generator yet, offering super-fast, photorealistic images and enhanced features for creators, now integrated across Google platforms.
Morpheus Studios launches AICRON, an AI content creation platform featuring integrated video editing and a node-based workflow, aiming to become a global standard for creators.
Global markets react with concern as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran trigger widespread international condemnation and fears of a wider regional conflict.
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.
NIO reports a significant 57.6% year-over-year increase in February 2026 vehicle deliveries, alongside achieving 100 million battery swaps. Discover the details of their strong performance and milestones.
Texas Instruments announces $7.5 billion acquisition of Silicon Laboratories to expand its wireless connectivity offerings for industrial and consumer devices, anticipating significant cost savings and market growth.
Google launches Nano Banana 2, its most advanced AI image generator yet, offering super-fast, photorealistic images and enhanced features for creators, now integrated across Google platforms.
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Hong Kong is set to issue its first stablecoin licenses in March 2026, as part of its strategy to become a leading crypto hub. Learn more about the regulatory framework and licensing process.
Pony.ai and Toyota launch mass-produced robotaxis in China, featuring advanced autonomous driving technology and aiming for large-scale commercial deployment.
