Israel Wildfires Trigger Evacuations, Road Closures on Memorial Day
Extreme heat-fueled wildfires near Jerusalem force evacuations and Route 1 highway closures on Israel’s Memorial Day.
May 2025
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Royal Icons: The Forbidden City and the Kremlin
Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Kremlin in Moscow—two royal palaces embodying centuries of imperial legacy and inspiring global travelers and changemakers.
Gabriel Diallo Upsets Dimitrov to Reach First ATP Masters Quarterfinal in Madrid
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo shocked favorite Grigor Dimitrov at the Madrid Open to reach his first ATP Masters quarterfinal, rising to a career-high world No.53.
Sabalenka Battles Through; Swiatek Also Advances to Madrid Open Semis
Aryna Sabalenka survived rain delays and pressure to reach the Madrid Open semis; top seed Iga Swiatek also booked her spot in the final four.
World Table Tennis Finals Draw Sets Stage for Epic Showdowns in Doha
Doha hosts the ITTF World Table Tennis Finals draw, pitting top seeds of the Chinese mainland against global challengers across singles, doubles and mixed events.
Office by Day, DJ by Night: Inside Funkie’s Dual Rhythms
Gao Yifeng juggles his white-collar job with DJ Funkie weekend gigs, blending work life and musical passion into a harmonious dual journey.
U.S., Ukraine Sign Landmark Mineral Investment Pact
The United States and Ukraine formalized a mineral investment agreement, granting U.S. firms preferential access to Ukraine’s mineral markets and reshaping global supply chains.
Trump’s Second-Term Reckoning: Trade Wars Deepen US–Chinese mainland Trust Deficit
In 100 days of a second term, Trump’s trade war with the Chinese mainland disrupted markets, partnerships and spurred historic approval lows.
Vienna IAEA Joint Meeting Paves Way for Next Iran–US Nuclear Talks
IAEA’s Vienna meeting with China, Russia and Iran set diplomatic momentum ahead of next week’s Iran–US nuclear talks, highlighting verification, safeguards and cooperation.
China Stands Firm as US Hikes Tariffs: Winners and Losers in Trade War
China remains unfazed by US tariff hikes as Beijing urges domestic reforms over trade battles. Explore the impact on America’s global standing.