China Successfully Launches New Communication Technology Test Satellite

China carried out another milestone space mission on Tuesday with the successful launch of a new communication technology test satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The mission, conducted late in the evening, marks continued progress in the country’s growing capabilities

Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Highlighted as Guiding Force for China’s Global Strategy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that China’s diplomatic achievements in recent years have been shaped and strengthened by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, which he described as a strategic framework offering intellectual depth and clear direction for the country’s engagement

China’s Hydrogen Gamble: Building a Clean Energy Ecosystem

Pilot projects and industrial policies signal a new wave in renewable technology. Hydrogen has emerged as a key pillar of China’s clean energy transition. Long viewed as a niche technology, hydrogen is now central to Beijing’s efforts to decarbonize heavy industry, reduce reliance

Benin Intensifies Manhunt for Fugitive Coup Leader After Short-Lived Attempt Leaves Casualties

Benin’s government said on Monday that security forces were pursuing the suspected leader behind a brief but violent coup attempt that left casualties on both sides and raised fresh concerns about political stability in West Africa. Authorities confirmed that several arrests had been

RSF Reports Israel Killed Highest Number of Journalists Worldwide for Second Consecutive Year

Reporters Without Borders said on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for the highest number of journalist deaths worldwide for the second year in a row, with nearly half of all media fatalities linked to Israeli military actions in Gaza. The findings were released

EU Pushes Back After New US Security Strategy Labels Europe a Rival and Signals Political Interference

European leaders issued strong warnings to Washington on Monday after the United States unveiled a sweeping national security strategy that portrays the European Union as a declining rival and openly supports far right forces across the bloc. The reaction came three days after

All Crew Members Killed in Russian Military Plane Crash During Test Flight Near Moscow

Russian authorities confirmed on Tuesday that there were no survivors after a military transport aircraft crashed during a test flight east of Moscow. The incident occurred near the village of Ivankovo in the Ivanovo region, and state media reported that seven crew members

Su Bingtian Retires From Athletics, Leaving a Legacy That Transformed Chinese Sprinting

China’s sprinting icon Su Bingtian announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a landmark career that reshaped expectations for Asian athletes in the world of elite sprinting. Widely known as Asia’s fastest man, Su confirmed his decision in an emotional social media post, saying

Hong Kong Moves Toward Global Crypto Information Sharing to Strengthen Tax Compliance

Hong Kong has opened a public consultation on adopting an international system for sharing information on crypto assets, marking a significant step in the city’s strategy to develop a regulated digital asset environment while reinforcing tax transparency. The initiative aligns Hong Kong with

Trump Approves Nvidia’s H200 Exports to China in Strategic Shift as Analysts See Mixed Motives

US President Donald Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to export its H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China marks a notable shift in Washington’s technology policy, opening limited market access while still restricting cutting edge hardware. Analysts say the move represents