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Zimbabwean swimming legend Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and African to be elected President of the International Olympic Committee, marking a new era in the Olympics’ 130-year history.
Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the IOC, highlighting strong ties with China in her inaugural address.
Decades after the Cold War, the Non-Aligned Movement remains crucial for the Global South, uniting developing nations against economic and political pressures from powerful countries.
EU leaders are pushing to strengthen their defense capabilities amid doubts over U.S. protection, but divisions over spending and strategy remain.
China and Namibia celebrate 35 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting a rich history and a future filled with new opportunities in technology, infrastructure, and development under new leadership.
The China Development Forum 2025 in Beijing focuses on how China’s new quality productive forces, driven by innovation, are boosting its economy and potentially impacting global economic growth.
Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to risk of exterior trim panels detaching while driving, affecting over 46,000 vehicles.
Military leaders from around 30 countries met in the UK to strengthen Ukraine’s defense plans, moving from political intentions to operational strategies.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host crucial talks in Paris next week with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other allies to finalize plans for a potential truce in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
President Trump signs an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, aiming to return control of education to individual states.