China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) details ambitious targets for technological innovation, economic growth, and decarbonization, aiming to boost R&D spending and reduce carbon emissions per GDP unit.
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.
Canada and the EU have launched negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement to modernize their economic partnership, enhance legal certainty, and strengthen consumer protection in the digital realm.
UNHCR reports over 330,000 displaced due to escalating Middle East hostilities, declaring a major humanitarian emergency and calling for safe passage for civilians.
Israel orders residents to leave southern Beirut amid escalating conflict. Read about the latest developments, international responses, and regional impacts of the ongoing war.
Ushio Inc. completes acquisition of OSRAM's Entertainment and Industry business, forming Ushio Industry & Entertainment to enhance global specialty lighting solutions.
Creators are increasingly looking to Snapchat for steadier income, helped by a less crowded brand environment and Snap’s expanding monetization tools, including the new Creator Subscriptions program.
Quantum Computing Inc. acquires NuCrypt for $5 million to advance quantum communications and expand its portfolio of quantum photonics and secure communication solutions.
McKesson Corporation announces a planned CFO transition as Britt Vitalone retires after 20 years, with Kenny Cheung named as his successor. Learn more about the leadership change and the company's recent financial performance.
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.
Ushio Inc. completes acquisition of OSRAM's Entertainment and Industry business, forming Ushio Industry & Entertainment to enhance global specialty lighting solutions.
Creators are increasingly looking to Snapchat for steadier income, helped by a less crowded brand environment and Snap’s expanding monetization tools, including the new Creator Subscriptions program.
A new generation of tattoo artists in Hong Kong is breathing fresh life into traditional Chinese culture, moving away from historical associations with Western sailors and the criminal underworld....
UNHCR reports over 330,000 displaced due to escalating Middle East hostilities, declaring a major humanitarian emergency and calling for safe passage for civilians.
Ushio Inc. completes acquisition of OSRAM's Entertainment and Industry business, forming Ushio Industry & Entertainment to enhance global specialty lighting solutions.
In his final and wide-ranging interview as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden shared his insights on several key...
Greece has unveiled an exhibition featuring more than 1,100 artifacts, including statues, table games, and children's toys, discovered in an ancient Athens neighborhood during...
Art dealers, collectors, and gallery owners from around the globe concluded several multi-million dollar transactions at the annual Art Basel fair in Switzerland this...
Years of stringent zero-Covid lockdowns, a tough political climate, and rapid urban redevelopment displaced many artists and galleries from Beijing’s once-thriving art scene. However,...
Wushu, meaning “martial arts,” encompasses fighting forms dating back 4,000 years to clan wars in China. Chinese martial arts gained global fame in the...
A new all-woman martial arts ensemble in China, the Emei Kung Fu Girls Group, has quickly gained high-profile admirers despite only making their public...
When American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato took the stage, it was clear she is not your typical diva: barefoot beneath her elegant gown and sporting...
Sokea Kimleang, also known as Kon Ant, has chosen to captivate international audiences with the traditional Apsara dance rather than pursuing the glitzy world...
The phrase “less is more” perfectly describes buncheong, a Korean ceramic style originating in the 15th century. Known for its blue-green tones and intricate...
