
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit China for Talks on Wednesday
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

On Earth Day 2025, the world unites under the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ to triple clean electricity by 2030.

President Trump backs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports of Hegseth leaking attack plans on Yemen’s Houthis via the unsecured Signal app, prompting a Pentagon investigation.

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Jessica Kiang praises the exciting rise of Chinese cinema at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival.

U.S. stock markets fell sharply on Monday after President Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about the central bank’s independence.

Qatari and Egyptian mediators have proposed a new ceasefire plan to end the Gaza conflict, aiming for a multi-year truce, prisoner exchanges, and an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Harvard sues President Trump to block federal funding cuts, claiming the administration’s demands undermine academic freedom and violate constitutional rights.

U.S. intensifies deportation efforts amid rising controversy over arrest tactics, sparking debates on immigration policies and human rights.

Global trade is being strained by the ongoing trade war, with experts predicting significant losses in trade volume for the rest of the year.