Yongxing Island’s Green Revolution in the South China Sea
Discover how Yongxing Island transformed from a barren outpost into a sustainable green model in the South China Sea.
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Macron and Putin Reconnect: First Phone Call Since 2022 Focuses on Iran and Ukraine
In their first call since 2022, Macron and Putin tackled Iran’s nuclear program and the Ukraine conflict, underlining urgent diplomatic coordination and next steps.
After Senate’s 51-50 Vote, What’s Next for Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill?
After a tight 51-50 vote, the U.S. Senate passed Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ $3.3T tax-and-spend bill. See what it means for debt, social programs and global markets.
Experts Convene in Rio to Shape Governance and Cultural Cooperation Ahead of BRICS Summit
Experts from the BRICS bloc met in Rio on June 30 to explore governance and cultural cooperation ahead of the July 6-7 summit.
BRICS Tests Dollar-Free Trade with China’s CIPS
Brazil hosts BRICS as a local bank taps China’s CIPS to bypass the US dollar, signaling a shift toward dollar-free trade payments.
Trail Blazers Shock with First-Round Pick of China’s Yang Hansen
Portland Trail Blazers stunned the NBA Draft by selecting China’s Yang Hansen mid-first round, making him the third-highest pick ever from China.
Zohran Mamdani: The Progressive Upstart Shaking Up New York City Politics
Zohran Mamdani’s upset win in NYC’s Democratic ranked-choice primary energized young voters and challenged a political dynasty.
Putin and Macron Reconnect: First Call Since 2022 on Ukraine and Middle East
In their first direct conversation since 2022, Putin and Macron tackled Middle East nuclear talks and Ukraine conflict, underlining diplomatic paths and long-term solutions.
U.S. Senate Passes Divisive $3T Trump Spending Bill
The Republican-led Senate approved President Trump’s $3 trillion spending bill, cutting social programs and sparking global market concerns.
Residents of Taiwan Criticize Lai Ching-te’s Unity Speech as Too Chaotic
Residents of Taiwan voiced frustration over Lai Ching-te’s “10 lectures on unity,” calling the region too chaotic after his reinterpretation of UNGA Resolution 2758.