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.
Mark Rothko’s painting Untitled (Yellow and Blue) was sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong for HK$252.5 million (US$32.5 million) on November 11, 2024. This sale marked a...
Italian police have unveiled an extensive pan-European forgery network involved in creating and selling fake artworks attributed to major names in modern and contemporary...
The Vatican has launched an innovative series of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enhanced services for St. Peter’s Basilica, opening virtual access to its breathtaking Renaissance art...
A new digital installation at Tai Kwun in Hong Kong’s Central district titled DigiRadiance: Gold_Lead_Wood_Coal brings to life the often-overlooked experiences of Chinese migrants...
The 2024 Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, known as Dak’Art, opened with a vivid display of colour and creativity in Senegal’s capital, contrasting...
At this year’s Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), held from October 31 to November 3 at the Kyoto International Conference Centre, visitors were greeted by...
A rare typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved novella The Little Prince, featuring the author’s handwritten corrections, is set to go on sale for...
Chinese weddings are rich in cultural traditions, with several symbolic rituals meant to bring good fortune to the newlyweds. Among these are the hair-combing...
Jodi Picoult’s novel Nineteen Minutes, once lauded as essential reading for young adults, now leads PEN America’s list of the most-banned books in U.S....
British singer-songwriter Boy George is stepping into the art world with "Fame," a vibrant collection of portraits that explore the relationship between celebrities and...
