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Record numbers of Americans are considering bankruptcy as soaring debt levels and inflation put financial strain on households, reaching the highest point since before the pandemic.
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Record numbers of Americans are considering bankruptcy as soaring debt levels and inflation put financial strain on households, reaching the highest point since before the pandemic.

Expectant parents in the U.S. are facing higher baby gear costs due to tariffs on Chinese imports, despite easing tensions in the U.S.-China trade war.

A new poll shows Americans are worried about measles outbreaks as vaccine hesitancy grows and vaccination rates decline.

China urges the U.S. to end tariffs and criticizes export controls on Huawei chips, calling for dialogue to address mutual concerns.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara ahead of peace talks with Russia, aiming to advance negotiations and seek a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

President Xi Jinping congratulates Togo’s new leadership, emphasizing strengthened China-Togo relations and cooperation following the FOCAC Beijing Summit.

The EU is urging member states to expedite visas for U.S. researchers as America slashes science funding, aiming to attract top talent to Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ankara to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to revive peace talks and end the conflict in Ukraine.

Starting June 2025, China will offer visa-free entry for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, promoting travel and exchanges between China and these Latin American nations.

Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen will visit China from May 17 to 20, as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations and seek to deepen cooperation.