China Proposes SCO AI Center to Boost Shared Innovation
China invites SCO members to co-create an AI application center, aiming to drive innovation, talent cultivation and bridge the digital divide.
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La La Land Live Concert Premieres in Shanghai
La La Land in Concert fused jazz, symphony, and film at its Chinese mainland premiere in Shanghai under Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz.
ITTF Defends Presidential Vote Integrity After Narrow Margin Disruption
The ITTF has defended its presidential election, after Petra Sorling’s 104–102 win in Doha triggered a suspended AGM and allegations of irregularities.
China, Japan Make Substantial Progress in Aquatic Products Talks
China and Japan held technical talks in Beijing to discuss Japanese aquatic products, achieving “substantial” progress and marking multiple rounds of dialogue this year.
Israel OKs US 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire as Hamas Weighs Offer
Israel agrees to a US 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal that could free hostages, as Hamas reviews the plan amid calls to lift the blockade.
Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village of Blatten
A massive glacier collapse in Blatten, Switzerland, has buried the village under debris, blocked the Lonza River and raised flood fears.
Yiwu’s Global Trade Network Buffers U.S. Tariff Threats
Yiwu, known as the ‘supermarket for the world,’ ships small commodities to over 200 countries and regions, using global diversification to soften the blow of U.S. tariff threats.
South Korea Sees Record Early Voting Surge in Presidential Race
South Korea set a new record as over 17 million voters cast early ballots in the presidential race, marking a significant boost in youth engagement and reshaping election dynamics.
Wang Yi Advances Global Mediation at Hong Kong Signing
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the signing in Hong Kong of a convention establishing the International Organization for Mediation—a new global hub for peaceful dispute resolution.
Why Harvard Is the Epicenter of Trump’s Culture War
Harvard has become the symbolic battleground in Trump’s culture war, facing funding freezes and legal fights over DEI and international student policies.