Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.
China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project
Friedrich Merz's CDU received just 5% in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Sunday, its worst state result since WWII, but the German chancellor vowed to press on.
Iran's security chief says Tehran has sent Washington conditions to end the war through Qatar, including lifting the US naval blockade, as oil crosses $100
Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia concert Saturday calling the Gaza situation 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' in his most direct public comment amid tour
All four supporting acts withdrew from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour on Monday in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after pro-Palestine comments.
Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Players wore black armbands and fans applauded three-year-old Noah Woods during Everton's match against Ipswich on Saturday, after the boy's death in Suffo
Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen each won $150,000 on the opening night of the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
Companies are shifting from chat assistants to AI agents that run real workflows in 2026, but success depends on governance, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop controls. The new priority is reliable action inside policy boundaries, not just fluent answers.
Japan’s leadership moved to limit market fallout after comments praising a weaker yen triggered a selloff and sent the dollar back above 155. Officials emphasized the remarks were general and not a directional signal.
Shanghai published detailed 2026 trade-in and scrappage subsidy rules that can reach 20,000 yuan for eligible buyers. The policy sets vehicle-age thresholds, documentation requirements, and deadlines through early 2027.
China will require mechanical interior and exterior door releases on passenger vehicles starting in 2027, accelerating design changes for models using retractable, flush handles. Automakers have until 2029 to update already-approved models.
Iran and the US are exploring nuclear diplomacy amidst rising tensions and fears of war. Reports indicate potential talks, while military posturing and warnings continue. Oil prices react to the evolving situation.
China released a new work plan to expand and upgrade service consumption, prioritizing six sectors from transport and housekeeping to tourism, auto after-market services, and inbound spending.
Rafah crossing reopened in a pilot phase with tight security and international monitoring, allowing limited daily movement — about 50 people each way — as medical evacuations and approved travel resume.
Gold pulled back sharply after hitting record highs near $5,600 as profit-taking and a dollar rebound hit overheated trades, even as the metal remained on track for a historic monthly gain.
The S&P 500 is hovering near 7,000 after its first intraday break above the milestone, fueled by AI optimism and rate-cut expectations as investors look to earnings and macro data for the next catalyst.
China is expanding its quiet carriage option to more than 8,000 high-speed trains from February 1, requiring passengers to accept a quiet agreement and follow rules that limit calls, device audio, and disruptive noise.
Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao, is merging with robovan developer Zelos Technology in a $2 billion deal to create Cainiao Robovan, a new entity focused on autonomous last-mile delivery solutions.
Prediction markets are facing renewed scrutiny after reports that “privileged” users may have profited from well-timed bets on war and diplomacy, fueling calls for clearer rules and explicit insider-trading bans.
