UN Hopes China-U.S. Talks in Switzerland Will Normalize Trade Ties
The UN hopes upcoming China-U.S. talks in Switzerland will normalize trade ties and avert a costly trade war, deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq says.
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Singapore’s Ruling Party Wins 14th Consecutive Election
Singapore’s ruling party clinches its 14th successive election victory, underscoring stability and continuity in the city-state’s political landscape.
China and Russia Urge Nuclear Powers to Ditch Cold War Mentality
China and Russia call on nuclear-weapon states to abandon Cold War mindsets, urging dialogue, trust and restraint to prevent dangerous arms races.
U.S. Announces Major Air Traffic Control Overhaul to Boost Safety
On May 8, the U.S. government announced a radical overhaul of its aging air traffic control system to tackle safety concerns and chronic understaffing.
New Brazil–Paraguay Bridge Poised to Revamp Atlantic–Pacific Trade
A new bridge linking Brazil and Paraguay nears completion as part of the Bi-Oceanic Corridor, promising to streamline Atlantic–Pacific trade flows.
Mattel to Raise U.S. Toy Prices Amid Tariff Pressure
Mattel will raise U.S. toy prices to offset new tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and diversify production to build a more resilient supply chain.
China and Russia Unite to Defend International Law and UN Authority
China and Russia vowed to uphold international law and the UN system, condemn unilateral sanctions and military interventions, and collaborate on arms control, climate action, and global stability.
China-Russia Bond: Powering Stability in a Turbulent World
Exploring how China-Russia ties—from massive gas pipelines to cultural exchanges—anchor global stability amid rising geopolitical turbulence.
Xi and Putin Pledge to Shape Global Governance
In a Kremlin tea chat, President Xi Jinping and President Putin pledged to deepen China-Russia ties, champion multipolar governance, and seek a fair Ukraine peace.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, cardinal of the United States, was elected Pope Leo XIV on May 8 during a conclave in Vatican City, succeeding Pope Francis who passed away on April 21.