UN Chief Backs Gaza Ceasefire Deal Even as Explosions Rock the Strip
UN Sec-Gen Antonio Guterres welcomes the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, urging aid access as blasts continue to rock the enclave.
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China Calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Endorses Two-State Solution
China calls for an urgent Gaza ceasefire, backs ‘Palestinians governing Palestine’ and a two-state solution to build lasting Middle East peace.
Guangzhou Unveils Flame for China’s 15th National Games
The source flame, ignited from combustible ice 1,522m beneath the South China Sea, debuted in Guangzhou to light the torch for China’s 15th National Games.
Israel and Hamas Reach First Phase Gaza Peace Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, including a ceasefire, hostage swap, aid corridors and troop withdrawals, marking a key diplomatic milestone.
Analyst Flags Uncertainty After Gaza Ceasefire Phase One
Analyst Wang Jin warns that despite the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, challenges around governance, rebuilding and Hamas’ role could test the fragile pause.
Chinese Ships Head to Peace & Friendship 2025 Exercise with Malaysia
Three vessels from the Chinese mainland sail from Sanya, Zhanjiang and the Hong Kong region to join Peace & Friendship 2025 drills with Malaysia, boosting maritime security and disaster relief.
Beijing Zoo’s New Pandas Ji Nian and Fu Jiang Charm Visitors
Beijing Zoo welcomed two new giant pandas, Ji Nian and Fu Jiang, from Sichuan Province. The playful duo charmed crowds on debut, enjoying special mooncakes as visitors watched in delight.
Mohe City’s Earliest Autumn Snow Blankets Northern Heilongjiang
Mohe City in Heilongjiang saw its earliest autumn snowfall ever, with 8.1mm blanketing roads and a 200% spike in tire requests as authorities raced to clear snow.
Storm Matmo Hits Chinese Mainland’s Southwest, Evacuates 17,000
Severe tropical storm Matmo forces mass evacuation of over 17,000 residents in the Chinese mainland’s southwest as heavy machinery tackles landslides and flooding.
New Footage Captures Israeli Forces Eyeing Gaza Flotilla
Freedom Flotilla footage shows boats, said to be Israeli forces, preparing to intercept Gaza-bound vessels. Reuters verifies identities; date unconfirmed.