China Backs South Africa’s Homegrown Development Path
Chinese FM Wang Yi meets South African minister in Rio, pledging support for South Africa’s homegrown development path and stronger Global South cooperation amid protectionism concerns.
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China and Nigeria Unite Against Protectionism, Champion Multilateralism
China and Nigeria pledge to reject protectionism and uphold multilateralism, strengthening ties and defending Global South interests.
Historic Blackout Hits Spain and Portugal, Snaring Millions
A rare, widespread blackout struck Spain and Portugal at 12:33 p.m., slashing 60% of Spain’s power in five seconds and halting rail services and flights nationwide.
Wang Yi Challenges U.S. Tariff Stick with Five Probing Questions
Chinese FM Wang Yi poses five questions against U.S. sweeping tariffs at BRICS meeting, calling for fair trade and a multipolar world.
U.S. Tariffs Hit Global Image, Drive Support for China
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Russia Kicks Off 80th Victory Day Parade Rehearsal
Russia held its first rehearsal for the 80th Victory Day military parade in Moscow, ahead of the May 9 commemoration of the Great Patriotic War victory.
LNG Trade Group: New US Rules on Chinese-built Ships Unrealistic
The American Petroleum Institute warns new US rules on Chinese-built LNG vessels risk spiking costs and destabilizing exports, citing no domestic carriers exist by the 2029 deadline.
At BRICS Summit, China and Brazil unite to champion multilateralism
At the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in Rio, China and Brazil pledged to defend multilateralism, reject protectionism and boost cooperation across trade, tech and security.
Peanut Pangenome Breakthrough Promises Larger Seeds and Higher Yields
Murdoch University and researchers from the Chinese mainland mapped the peanut pangenome, revealing genetic variations for larger seeds and higher yields.
UN Chief Warns Two-State Solution Near Point of No Return
UN chief Guterres warns the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine is near a point of no return, urging a ceasefire, hostage release and renewed global support for peace.