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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.
Developing nations face a worsening debt crisis, with soaring interest payments threatening development progress, warns UNDP. Urgent reforms and debt relief are needed to avert long-term solvency risks.
As the Ukraine war enters its fourth year, the UN passes key resolutions, signaling shifting diplomacy amid ongoing devastation and urgent calls for humanitarian aid.
BEIJING, Feb. 19 (WSH) — China has unveiled an action plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025, following approval at a recent State Council executive meeting. The plan, jointly drafted by the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission, was detailed in […]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges urgent funding, ceasefire, and global solidarity to address Sudan’s escalating humanitarian crisis, impacting millions facing hunger, displacement, and ongoing conflict.
U.S. lawmakers urge an investigation into Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, citing potential national security risks and unauthorized access to sensitive federal data, sparking controversy.
Exploring Jiangnan’s ancient towns during the Spring Festival, from Yongquan’s hot springs to Liqiao’s lantern-lit waterways and Datong’s historic streets, embracing tradition, culture, and festivity.
The ICRC completed the fourth phase of hostage and detainee releases, facilitating the safe return of three hostages to Israel and 175 Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank.
Aisin Gioro Xiangxin blends tradition with individuality, mastering calligraphy and seal carving while infusing his art with deep philosophical reflections, embodying a timeless cultural legacy.
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warned the UN that respect for international humanitarian law is in crisis, endangering civilians and global stability.
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder warned that rising antisemitism threatens Western civilization, speaking at Auschwitz’s 80th liberation anniversary commemoration.
Pakistan’s UN envoy called for urgent action to counter escalating violence in Eastern DRC, condemning M23 attacks and urging regional dialogue.
Pakistan urged global concessional financing for clean energy at the UN, highlighting the need to empower developing nations for sustainable energy transitions and climate goals.
The ICRC completed a major release operation, reuniting families in Israel and occupied territories, while delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza amid ongoing regional challenges.
The Committee of 100 condemns President Trump’s Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, citing it as unconstitutional, discriminatory, and a threat to equality and immigrant rights.
The global education crisis is worsening, with 234 million children in need of urgent support. Conflicts, climate disasters, and funding gaps threaten their future.
