China’s Tianwen-2 Launches Ambitious 10-Year Asteroid Mission
China’s Tianwen-2 probe launched successfully, kicking off a 10-year mission to sample asteroid 2016HO3 and explore comet 311P in a groundbreaking “Long March” of space exploration.
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China’s Wang Yi Meets Pacific Island Foreign Ministers in Xiamen
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi convened the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen, welcoming 11 island nations to explore cooperation on trade, sustainability and tech.
Cross-Strait Culture Summit in Beijing Celebrates Shared Heritage
The second Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit in Beijing united cultural figures from the island of Taiwan and the Chinese mainland to champion shared heritage and launch new cultural projects.
Russia, Ukraine Set for New Istanbul Peace Talks on June 2
Russia and Ukraine will resume direct peace talks in Istanbul on June 2, exchanging draft memorandums to move closer to ending the war.
UNMISS Chief Hails Chinese Peacekeepers as “Fortunate Presence”
Lt. Gen. Mohan Subramanian praises the China infantry battalion’s professionalism and dedication in UNMISS ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Hamas and U.S. Envoy Align on Gaza Ceasefire Framework
Hamas says it has a general Gaza ceasefire framework with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, proposing hostage swaps, force withdrawals, and aid assurances amid disputed claims.
China and Pacific Island Nations Elevate Partnership at Xiamen Meeting
In Xiamen, China and 11 Pacific Island nations gathered at the Third Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to boost trade, disaster relief, healthcare, and sustainable collaborations across the Global South.
Trump Proposes 15% Cap on Foreign Students at Harvard
President Trump urges Harvard to cap foreign enrolment at 15% versus current ~31%, threatening funding cuts and sparking a legal battle over global student mobility.
U.S. Trade Court Halts Trump’s Sweeping Import Tariffs
A U.S. trade court blocks President Trump from imposing sweeping import tariffs under emergency powers, injecting fresh uncertainty into global markets.
Tianwen-2 Launch: Chinese Mainland’s First Asteroid Sample Mission
The Chinese mainland launched Tianwen-2, a decade-long mission to collect samples from asteroid 2016 HO3 and comet 311P, aiming to unlock secrets of the early solar system.