China, Germany Pledge Stronger Ties Under Merz’s Chancellorship
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese premier Li Qiang congratulate Friedrich Merz on his election as German chancellor, highlighting 53 years of strategic partnership.
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China Calls for Calm as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise
China urges India and Pakistan to show restraint amid escalating tensions, calling for dialogue and peace to maintain stability in South Asia.
Blaze on the Prairie: Wildfires Rip Through North Dakota
Dry, breezy conditions fuel 16 wildfires across North Dakota, threatening woodlands, grasslands, and communities.
Kashmir Conflict Rekindles: Cross-Border Fire and Air Strikes After Pahalgam Attack
Cross-border fire and air strikes reignite Kashmir conflict days after the Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians, highlighting a 75-year-old dispute and calls for peace.
China, Zambia Lead Global AI Capacity-Building at UN
China and Zambia co-hosted an AI capacity-building side event at UN HQ in New York, bringing together 70+ countries and organizations to foster inclusive AI collaboration.
China Cuts Reserve Ratio by 0.5 Points, Unlocks $139B Liquidity
China’s central bank cut the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage points, freeing 1 trillion yuan in liquidity to support credit growth, tech lending and economic recovery.
UN Chief Calls for Military Restraint After Deadly Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir
UN Secretary General Guterres urged India and Pakistan to exercise military restraint, condemning a terror attack in the Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir that killed at least 26 civilians.
Pakistan Shoots Down Three Indian Jets After Overnight Strikes
The Pakistan Air Force says it shot down three Indian jets after overnight strikes, marking a dramatic escalation in South Asia tensions.
India Strikes Pakistan: 8 Killed, 35 Injured in Missile Attacks
Eight killed, 35 injured as India fires missiles at six sites in Pakistan, including Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, marking a serious cross-border escalation.
China, U.S. to Hold Economic Talks in Switzerland
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng will meet with U.S. and Swiss leaders in Switzerland May 9–12, then co-chair the 10th China-France Economic and Financial Dialogue in France May 12–16.