Trump says Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach nuclear deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, otherwise ...

S.Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to life in prison on insurrection; expert calls it harshest realistically enforceable penalty

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his ...

Brazilian president calls for UN-led global AI governance at India's Artificial Intelligence summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C) gestures as he prepares to pose for a group photo while attending the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19, 2026. Photo: C ...

Russia, Iran deepen nuclear, military ties as US pressure mounts amid ongoing nuclear talks

Moscow and Tehran are stepping up cooperation on multiple fronts, particularly in nuclear energy and military operations, as Iran seeks a nuclear deal with Washington amid heightened regional tensions ...

Xi sends Chinese New Year card in return to friends in US state of Iowa

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday replied to friends in the US state of Iowa and sent them a Chinese New Year card, ...

China's SOEs administered by central government expand R&D investment

China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government stepped up investment in research and development (R&D) in 2025 as part of efforts to advance innovation-driven ...

China submits first comprehensive policy document outlining its stance on WTO reform

China recently submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a position paper outlining its stance on WTO reform under the current circumstances, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday. It is the ...

Vance's remarks on Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China in Olympics draw attention, fuel controversy on both US, Chinese internet

Eileen Gu has added two more silver medals to her collection at the ongoing 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, cementing her status as the most decorated female freestyle skier in Olympic history ...

Seedance 2.0 debuts at 2026 Spring Festival Gala, highlighting Chinese AI model stepping onto broader stage of applications: Chinese expert

AI models including Seedance 2.0 take the stage at Spring Festival Gala, delivering a visual feast. Photo: Screenshot from CCTV's Spring Festival Gala program. China's much-antici ...

Merz speaks of seeking ‘strategic partnerships’ with China amid US tariff; China represents a critical opportunity for Berlin’s economic revival: Chinese scholar

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would seek "strategic partnerships" with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest ...

Box office revenue for 2026 Spring Festival film season reaches 2.53 billion yuan

China to grant visa-free policy to Canadian, British nationals from Feb. 17 ...

Washington D.C. mayor declares Potomac sewage spill emergency, requests federal support

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday declared the month-long Potomac River sewage spill a local public emergency to request federal support. On Jan. 19, a section of Potomac Interceptor, a ...