Experts call for human rights governance reform at UN meeting
Officials, scholars and civil society representatives have called for reforming the global human rights governance system and improving its effectiveness at a United... Read more.
Ancient DNA traces origins of zongzi tradition
Chinese researchers have identified what may be the earliest known physical evidence of zongzi and uncovered clues about why the traditional food has been wrapped... Read more.
Bolivian president declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday in an attempt to end a blockade crisis that has ground the country’s... Read more.
How Gen Z sees the world: Ethiopian entrepreneur makes her life’s film in Shanghai
As the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is about to draw to a close, the prestigious event — the only A-category international film festival in... Read more.
Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has triggered widespread disruption, including a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide heat warnings in Germany... Read more.
US-Iran talks set to start as Lebanon fighting fuels Hormuz tension
Iran’s negotiating delegation and US Vice-President JD Vance were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday for the first time since a preliminary deal was... Read more.
African sides shine in opening round of World Cup
The opening round of matches at the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup have concluded, offering early evidence of the quality on display at the tournament. Africa’s... Read more.
CPC issues call to action on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building
The Central Leading Group for Party Building of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has issued a notice on studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building.... Read more.
Second threads, first masterpieces
At first glance, the portrait appears to be a painting. Rich textures, vibrant colors, and intricate details draw the viewer in. But look closer, and a different... Read more.
President Xi Jinping calls on China, Myanmar to steadily advance key projects
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor is a flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between the two countries.... Read more.
