Pakistan Shuts Key Border Crossings After Fire Exchange with Afghanistan
Pakistan closed major border crossings with Afghanistan after exchanges of fire and artillery hit frontier posts, raising trade and security concerns.
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Ishiba’s 6,000-Word Call to Face History on WWII 80th Anniversary
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba’s 6,000-word personal message on the 80th WWII anniversary calls for facing the past with courage, warns against nationalism, and ignites debate within the LDP.
Iran’s FM Signals Readiness for Fair Talks with Washington
Iran FM signals readiness for fair talks with Washington on nuclear deal and sanctions, marking a potential shift in global energy and diplomacy.
Breaking Ballet Boundaries: Women Leading the Dance Revolution
Ballerina revolutionizes ballet by weaving Chinese cultural narratives into classics like The Nutcracker, empowering women and captivating global audiences from New York to Paris.
Palace Museum’s Centenary Celebration Draws Record Crowds
Beijing’s Palace Museum in the Chinese mainland celebrates its 100th anniversary, drawing record crowds and sparking global conversations on heritage, tech and sustainable tourism.
Huang Xiaowei on Empowering Young Women for Equality
Ahead of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, Huang Xiaowei urges young women to break barriers, build networks and lead with purpose in the pursuit of equality.
Iceland’s President in Beijing for Global Women’s Summit
Iceland’s President Halla Tomasdottir touched down in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, joining peers to champion gender equality and sustainable development worldwide.
Lighting the Way: How Zhang Guimei Empowers Girls in Yunnan
In Yunnan’s mountains, Principal Zhang Guimei founded Huaping Girls’ High School to transform thousands of lives, giving every girl a chance to learn and dream beyond hardship.
Can Women Hold Up Half the Digital Sky?
From online learning in remote villages to AI labs, women face new digital opportunities and obstacles. Can global action bridge divides and help them hold up half the digital sky?
Hamas Rep in Iran: Gaza’s Roadmap for Rebuild and Elections
In an exclusive with CGTN, Hamas’ Iran rep outlines Gaza’s plan: a technocratic committee to rebuild the territory and prepare for elections, setting the stage for new governance.