Lithuanian PM Paluckas Resigns Amid Ethics Probe
Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns amid coalition threats and an ethics probe, prompting his entire cabinet to step down and testing the nation’s political stability.
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China Calls on Japan to Protect Citizens After Tokyo Assault
China has urged Japanese authorities to protect its citizens from the Chinese mainland after two were seriously beaten in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward in an unprovoked attack.
China Unveils New Flags for Four PLA Branches
Chinas PLA unveils new flags for its aerospace, cyberspace, information support and joint logistics support forces, marking a modern era of digital strategy and unified branch identities.
Xi’s Eco Speech to Feature in Qiushi Journal’s 15th Issue
Xi’s ecological and environmental protection speech from July 2023 will appear in Qiushi Journal’s 15th issue, highlighting China’s green development priorities.
Eurozone Growth Falters at 0.1% as U.S. Tariffs Bite
Eurozone Q2 growth slowed to 0.1% as U.S. tariffs sting, with Germany and Italy contracting while Spain shows resilience amid trade tensions.
UN Summit Endorses Two-State Plan for Israel and Palestine
High-level UN reps back the “New York Declaration” demanding a phased two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Behind Williams’ Comeback: Is 40 the New 30 in Sports?
Tennis legend Venus Williams returns at 45, sparking a sports age revolution. Are elite athletes now peaking past 30 with icons like LeBron, Djokovic and Ronaldo?
Swiatek Cruises, Osaka Battles into Third Round at Canadian Open
Iga Swiatek dominated her opener at the Canadian Open, while Naomi Osaka battled back from match points to advance. Both stars set sights on deeper runs in Montreal.
Zhao Xintong Tops Wakelin at Shanghai Masters, Eyes Ding Junhui Clash
Zhao Xintong cruised to a 6-2 win over Chris Wakelin at the Shanghai Masters, setting up a high-stakes quarterfinal clash with Ding Junhui.
Brazil Rally Beats Hosts to Reach Men’s VNL Semifinals
Brazil overturned hosts from the Chinese mainland to win 3-1 and reach the Men\u0019s VNL Finals semifinals, powered by Alan Souza\u0019s 26 points and a fierce team effort.