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.
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.
Ushio Inc. completes acquisition of OSRAM's Entertainment and Industry business, forming Ushio Industry & Entertainment to enhance global specialty lighting solutions.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announces plans to send an open letter to Ursula von der Leyen criticizing EU policies after a call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš prioritizes NATO unity and dialogue over a direct stance on Greenland, citing strategic concerns and the need to avoid allied friction.
President Trump's aggressive pursuit of Greenland triggers international criticism and market turmoil at the Davos World Economic Forum, with threats of tariffs against European allies.
Davos 2026: World leaders convene to discuss AI's impact, the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels, and global economic challenges amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
President Trump links Greenland acquisition to Nobel Prize snub and threatens tariffs on eight NATO allies, sparking international condemnation and concerns for the alliance's stability.
The World Economic Forum has disinvited Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from the Davos summit due to the government's violent crackdown on recent protests and the resulting loss of civilian lives.
A catastrophic collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain has killed at least 40 people and injured over 100. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the devastating incident.
French President Emmanuel Macron declines Donald Trump's invitation to join the 'Board of Peace' due to concerns about its scope and potential to undermine the United Nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron warns the domestic defense industry to improve efficiency and speed or face the prospect of France sourcing military equipment from other European nations.
European troops from several nations, including France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, have begun arriving in Greenland. This deployment follows heightened tensions and "fundamental disagreement"...
French President Emmanuel Macron claims France is now Ukraine's main intelligence provider, supplying two-thirds of the information and surpassing the US in a significant shift of support.
