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.
China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online content, targeting celebrity gossip and the "fan circle" culture. Platforms like Weibo and Kuaishou have faced scrutiny and disciplinary actions...
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.
For Jenny Lau, a London-based musician, writer, and creator of Celestial Peach, food is more than just sustenance—it’s a lens through which to explore...
The South Korean documentary Bodymentary has sparked important discussions about eating disorders and the unrealistic body expectations placed on female entertainers. Featuring Kim Wan-sun,...
At 90, Paul Dubrule, co-founder of Accor, remains deeply involved in hospitality education. In November 2024, he attended the opening of a new amphitheater...
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards nominations have been announced, with the papal thriller Conclave emerging as the frontrunner with 12 nominations. The film, centered...
British rock band Coldplay has teamed up with Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s media venture to livestream one of their highly anticipated concerts in Ahmedabad,...
As President Donald Trump was sworn into office, an unexpected accessory stole the spotlight: First Lady Melania Trump’s striking navy hat. The wide-brimmed boater-style...
Watching her beloved aunt, a vibrant 75-year-old teacher, succumb to dementia ignited a lifelong mission for Dr. Fanny Ip Chui-fun to uncover solutions for...
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is celebrated with traditions that symbolize renewal, luck, and prosperity. Among these traditions, the chuen hup,...
Photographer Sameer al-Doumy never imagined returning to Douma, his hometown in Syria, after fleeing through a rebel-dug tunnel seven years ago. Once a stronghold...
