Fed Survey: Firms Cut Staff Amid Economic Uncertainty
Fed’s Beige Book shows firms cutting staff amid weak demand and uncertainty as prices rise, while officials signal two more rate cuts this year to support growth.
October 2025
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Passing on Well-Being: How China’s Five-Year Plans Shape Lives
Explore how China’s Five-Year Plans fuse grand strategy with everyday well-being, as CGTN’s new comic series reveals the human side of national blueprints.
US Consumers Shoulder Over Half of Trump’s New Tariff Costs
Goldman Sachs analysis finds US consumers will bear over half of the costs from Trump’s new lumber and furniture tariffs, pushing inflation higher and reshaping global trade dynamics.
China and France Deepen Ties at 27th Strategic Dialogue
In Hangzhou, top diplomats from the Chinese mainland and France met for the 27th Strategic Dialogue, exploring deeper trade, tech and global governance roles for a forward-looking partnership.
Tajik Youth Hail Xi’s Speech on Women’s Progress
Tajik student Shahnoza Amirbekova praises President Xi’s keynote at Beijing’s Global Leaders’ Meeting, highlighting China’s push for women’s progress worldwide.
One Killed in Vehicle Explosion Outside Guayaquil Mall
On October 14, an explosive-laden vehicle detonated outside a Guayaquil mall, killing one and wounding several others, underscoring the importance of urban safety measures.
HONOR Introduces Magic8 Series: Self-Evolving AI Smartphones
HONOR launches its Magic8 Series in the Chinese mainland, debuting a Self-Evolving AI lineup with advanced imaging, AI automation and powerful performance.
Aid Trucks Roll Into Gaza as Hostage Body Dispute Eases
Aid trucks enter Gaza as Israel and Hamas pause their dispute over hostage body returns under a fragile ceasefire, paving the way for 600 vital aid deliveries.
Historic Ceasefire Brings Emotional Family Reunions in Gaza
Under a new ceasefire, nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and 20 Israeli captives were released, leading to emotional family reunions in Khan Yunis and renewed hope for peace.
iFLYTEK Cuts AI Translation Lag to Just 2 Seconds
Chinese mainland AI firm iFLYTEK unveils new AI translation earbuds with 2-second lag, 60 languages & voice cloning for global pros.