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GLOBAL HEADLINES

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NEWS ANALYSIS

GLOBAL HEADLINES

Iran vows to keep Hormuz Strait closed until US meets demands

Iran vows to keep Hormuz Strait closed until US meets demands

Cuba commemorates Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday

Cuba commemorates Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday

WORLD IN VIEW

Cubans continue to endure hardships of US energy embargo

Cubans continue to endure hardships of US energy embargo

Rescue teams and volunteers race to find survivors after earthquake

US students connect with Chinese peers through sports

NEWS ANALYSIS

Japan's pacifist course under strain as nuclear restraints challenged

Japan's pacifist course under strain as nuclear restraints challenged

Mecca agreement: Rethinking Mideast security amid a multipolar shift

Mecca agreement: Rethinking Mideast security amid a multipolar shift

GLOBAL IN-DEPTH

Imran Khalid

A triangular hedge of regional security

A triangular hedge of regional security

09-Aug-2026

Xiang Haoyu

$A fractured consensus: Beware of Japan's nuclear ambitions$

A fractured consensus: Beware of Japan's nuclear ambitions

09-Aug-2026

Saxon Zvina

Africa's new generation sees a better partner in China than US

Africa's new generation sees a better partner in China than US

11-Aug-2026

CGTN

China's Economy: Resilience, Innovation and Opportunities

China's Economy: Resilience, Innovation and Opportunities

11-Aug-2026

HOT TAKES

PRO TALK

HOT TAKES

Etna eruption draws tourists, disrupts flights in Sicily

Etna eruption draws tourists, disrupts flights in Sicily

White House Press Secretary Leavitt to leave position

White House Press Secretary Leavitt to leave position

At least 132 killed after strong quake hits western Colombia

At least 132 killed after strong quake hits western Colombia

The death toll from a magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to 132 nationwide, with more than 570 others injured, the Colombian government said in its latest update.

Serbia battles wildfires as extreme heat, drought intensify

PRO TALK

Five years of GDI – from concept to practice

Wang Yichen

As Hiroshima remembers peace, Japan moves towards remilitarization

Xu Ying

Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper: Rearmament in the name of prosperity

Cao Cong

Japan's nuclear moves at odds with public opinion

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH

Economist: Diversified markets sustain China's robust foreign trade

Economist: Diversified markets sustain China's robust foreign trade

10-Aug-2026

China's foreign trade expands 19.2% in July

China's foreign trade expands 19.2% in July

07-Aug-2026

Brazil accuses US of extending trade powers on 'baseless' claims

Brazil accuses US of extending trade powers on 'baseless' claims

30-Jul-2026

Global governments respond to US's new Section 301 tariff regime

Global governments respond to US's new Section 301 tariff regime

24-Jul-2026

'World's supermarket' Yiwu sees double-digit trade growth in H1

'World's supermarket' Yiwu sees double-digit trade growth in H1

29-Jul-2026

ASIA-PACIFIC

Firsthand stories shaping the region

DPRK slams upcoming US-ROK drills as 'rehearsal for an aggressive war'

DPRK slams upcoming US-ROK drills as 'rehearsal for an aggressive war'

14-Aug-2026

4 people died, 5 people were seriously injured, due to heavy rain, according to Japan's Chiba Prefecture official report

4 people died, 5 people were seriously injured, due to heavy rain, according to Japan's Chiba Prefecture official report

14-Aug-2026

Russia rejects Japan's sovereignty claims over Southern Kuril Islands

Russia rejects Japan's sovereignty claims over Southern Kuril Islands

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that the Southern Kuril Islands, known as the Northern Territories in Japan, "have been, are and will remain Russian territory."

14-Aug-2026

New evidence reaffirms Japan's germ warfare crimes in China

New evidence reaffirms Japan's germ warfare crimes in China

13-Aug-2026

US-Japan joint intervention in yen exchange rate: A short-term fix

US-Japan joint intervention in yen exchange rate: A short-term fix

13-Aug-2026

MIDDLE EAST

Local stories, global relevance

Iran and US both claim control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and US both claim control of Strait of Hormuz

Both US and Iran say they control the Strait of Hormuz, while renewed fighting in Yemen is raising fears that the wider Middle East conflict could escalate further

13-Aug-2026

Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers

Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers

13-Aug-2026

Sudan violence continues to threaten civilians: UN

Sudan violence continues to threaten civilians: UN

Violence is continuing to claim civilian lives and force thousands from their homes across Sudan, UN humanitarian officials warned on Wednesday.

13-Aug-2026

Iraqi PM: Sep. 30 deadline for complete withdrawal of US-led coalition

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Wednesday told visiting Commander of US Central Command Brad Cooper that September 30 remains the firm deadline for ending the US-led coalition's military mission in Iraq and completing its troop withdrawal.

13-Aug-2026

EUROPE

Exploring Europe through diverse voices and views

Europe gazes upwards as solar eclipse races south across the continent

Europe gazes upwards as solar eclipse races south across the continent

13-Aug-2026

France was built to keep warm – now it must learn how to stay cool

France was built to keep warm – now it must learn how to stay cool

13-Aug-2026

Austria offers diesel relief for farmers amid harvest squeeze

Austria offers diesel relief for farmers amid harvest squeeze

12-Aug-2026

Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels

Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels

12-Aug-2026

Pakistan pushes for US-Iran talks, Israel's twin strikes on Lebanon

Pakistan pushes for US-Iran talks, Israel's twin strikes on Lebanon

12-Aug-2026

Europe gazes upwards as solar eclipse races south across the continent

Europe gazes upwards as solar eclipse races south across the continent

13-Aug-2026

France was built to keep warm – now it must learn how to stay cool

France was built to keep warm – now it must learn how to stay cool

13-Aug-2026

Austria offers diesel relief for farmers amid harvest squeeze

Austria offers diesel relief for farmers amid harvest squeeze

12-Aug-2026

Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels

Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels

12-Aug-2026

Pakistan pushes for US-Iran talks, Israel's twin strikes on Lebanon

Pakistan pushes for US-Iran talks, Israel's twin strikes on Lebanon

12-Aug-2026

Europe gazes upwards as solar eclipse races south across the continent

Europe gazes upwards as solar eclipse races south across the continent

13-Aug-2026

France was built to keep warm – now it must learn how to stay cool

France was built to keep warm – now it must learn how to stay cool

13-Aug-2026

Austria offers diesel relief for farmers amid harvest squeeze

Austria offers diesel relief for farmers amid harvest squeeze

12-Aug-2026

Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels

Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels

12-Aug-2026

Pakistan pushes for US-Iran talks, Israel's twin strikes on Lebanon

Pakistan pushes for US-Iran talks, Israel's twin strikes on Lebanon

12-Aug-2026

AMERICAS

Insightful stories shaping the Americas

Chinese cities Maye Musk loves to visit

Chinese cities Maye Musk loves to visit

14-Aug-2026

ICE to spend $20M on electro-shock gloves

ICE to spend $20M on electro-shock gloves

14-Aug-2026

Colombia earthquake volunteer describes rescue efforts

Colombia earthquake volunteer describes rescue efforts

14-Aug-2026

Chinese firm assists Colombia in earthquake rescue

Chinese firm assists Colombia in earthquake rescue

14-Aug-2026

Community rallies for victims of Colombia earthquake

Community rallies for victims of Colombia earthquake

14-Aug-2026

AFRICA

Authentic voices, real stories from Africa

Inside Mongbwalu: Poor sanitation hampers Ebola response in DRC

Inside Mongbwalu: Poor sanitation hampers Ebola response in DRC

14-Aug-2026

Shaanxi Youth Football Team makes debut in Kenya

Shaanxi Youth Football Team makes debut in Kenya

14-Aug-2026

South Africa seeks migrant repatriation costs from African states

South Africa seeks migrant repatriation costs from African states

14-Aug-2026

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