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.
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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.
Top Talent Turns East: US Academic Ban Boosts China’s Appeal
US bans on top university enrollment are driving international students and academics east, transforming China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR into new talent hubs.
China, APRC Launch IOMed for Asian Peace in Hong Kong
Chinese FM Wang Yi met APRC Chair Surakiart Sathirathai in Hong Kong SAR to kick off the new International Organization for Mediation, boosting multilateral conflict resolution in Asia.
Astana Hosts 2025 China-Central Asia Media Cooperation Forum
Over 200 delegates gathered in Astana for the 2025 China-Central Asia Media Cooperation Forum, focusing on media’s role in building a shared future under the Belt and Road Initiative.
U.S. Appeals Court Reinstates Trump’s Tariffs in Temporary Stay
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily reinstated former President Trump’s tariffs, pausing a lower court’s block on reciprocal duties as businesses await the next legal move.