Chicago Med Students Forge U.S.-China Medical Collaboration
Fifteen University of Chicago med students rotated through Chinese mainland hospitals to boost U.S.-China medical cooperation, forging friendships and research ties.
EU Proposes Restrictions on Suppliers from the Chinese Mainland in Public Procurement
EU member states back the first use of the IPI to restrict suppliers from the Chinese mainland in medical device tenders. This move could reshape EU-China procurement ties and WTO talks.
China Launches Fourth Batch of Internet Satellites
China’s fourth batch of low Earth orbit internet satellites lifts off from Shanxi Province, expanding a constellation set to boost global connectivity.
Chinese Envoy Zhai Jun Strengthens Egypt Ties on Two-Day Visit
Chinese special envoy Zhai Jun visits Egypt to reinforce a model partnership, uphold international fairness, and discuss regional hotspots from Gaza to the Red Sea.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Ban on International Students at Harvard
Judge halts Trump’s ban on Harvard international students, citing risk of ‘immediate and irreparable injury’.
Southeast Asia Sees COVID-19 Surge as New Variant Spreads
COVID-19 cases climb across Southeast Asia amid a new variant spread, prompting renewed vigilance and reshaping travel, business, and community responses.
Portugal’s New PM Montenegro Unveils Streamlined Cabinet
Luis Montenegro was sworn in as Portugal’s PM with a 16-member cabinet focused on cutting bureaucracy, pushing state reforms and boosting productivity in the fastest formation in years.
Gang Violence Deepens Haiti’s Health Emergency
Gang violence is deepening Haiti’s health emergency as clinics shut down and patients struggle for care in newly affected regions.
US Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign Films: Global Cinema in the Crosshairs
The Trump administration’s threat of a 100% tariff on foreign-made films could shake the global movie industry already grappling with digital disruption.
Brazil and Mexico Face US Tariff Crossfire
Latin American exporters, especially in Brazil and Mexico, are in the crossfire as President Trump doubles steel and aluminum tariffs, shaking up global supply chains.