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UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint and dialogue after deadly protests in Madagascar left 22 dead, as youth-led demonstrations over power cuts spread nationwide.
Six years after the fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral’s spire will reopen on Sept. 20, allowing visitors to ascend 420 steps and view Paris from above.
German Chancellor Merz warns the EU may retaliate against U.S. tech firms if trade talks fail, signaling deepening tensions with Trump’s tariff threats.
Elon Musk launches the “American Party” to challenge Trump, but experts warn of six key obstacles to his third-party gamble in U.S. politics.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, hailed as a logistics visionary, passed away at 80. He transformed global delivery with his revolutionary hub-and-spoke model and enduring leadership.
27 overseas Chinese media outlets launched a week-long reporting tour in Tibet, aiming to share authentic stories of development and culture with global audiences.
The ICRC is ready to facilitate detainee releases in the DRC conflict, supporting humanitarian efforts outlined in a new Qatar-mediated declaration.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed China’s Guang Cong as Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa to lead regional peace, mediation, and transition efforts.
Global meat and dairy demand is rising, but nutrition gaps and environmental costs must be addressed to ensure sustainable food systems.
Trump’s planned 50% tariff on Brazilian imports threatens to disrupt U.S. coffee and beef markets, prompting concerns over rising prices and supply shocks.
Microsoft has laid off 9,000 employees to refocus on AI and restructure its gaming division, sparking industry backlash and raising questions about its creative future.
World-renowned Erhu artist Ma Xiaohui brought healing music to Shanghai’s Huashan Hospital, offering doctors a lunchtime escape through a therapeutic live performance.
Elon Musk launches the “American Party” to challenge Trump, but experts warn of six key obstacles to his third-party gamble in U.S. politics.
Japan plans to impose a childcare levy on all residents to boost birthrates, but the move has sparked backlash and is unlikely to reverse the demographic decline.
Meta has ignited a bidding war in Silicon Valley, offering up to $300 million over four years to lure top AI talent from rivals like OpenAI.
Six years after the fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral’s spire will reopen on Sept. 20, allowing visitors to ascend 420 steps and view Paris from above.
More than 3.4 billion people now live in countries paying more in debt interest than on health or education, prompting urgent UN action.
Indonesia is leveraging Islamic finance and green bonds to close a $1.7 trillion SDG funding gap, championing a unique faith-based economic model.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink reveals a 1.5-second implant breakthrough, enabling paralyzed patients to control devices by thought—promising restored vision by 2026 and AI integration by 2028.
Hong Kong cultural icon Chua Lam passed away at age 83. Known for his wit, wisdom, and love of food, his joyful legacy will long endure.
