US Government Shutdown Reveals Partisan Paralysis
US government shutdowns expose chronic partisan gridlock, triggering furloughs, service disruptions and billions in economic losses. Can Washington break the cycle?
South Korea and US Launch Visa Working Group to Ease Business Travel
South Korea and the United States held their inaugural visa working group meeting in Washington to streamline business visa processes, set up a Korean Investor Desk, and expand B-1 and ESTA use.
Scientists Generate Functional Eggs from Skin Cells in Lab Breakthrough
Researchers have used a process called mitomeiosis to convert skin cells into functional human eggs, offering a promising avenue for fertility treatments, though clinical use remains years away.
Chinese Mainland Gains Observer Status in Andean Community
The Chinese mainland was admitted as an observer state to the Andean Community’s Council of Foreign Ministers at its 31st meeting in Bogotá, a move seen as historic for regional cooperation.
Chinese mainland launches largest humanoid robot training center
The Chinese mainland opens its largest humanoid robot training center, training 100 robots with VR and motion-capture to master warehouse tasks at 95% success and eyeing a 10T yuan market by 2045.
Israel Shuts Al-Rasheed Road, Blocking Return to Northern Gaza
Israel has closed the Al-Rasheed coastal road, preventing displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza and deepening the humanitarian crisis amid intensified fighting.
Golden Wheat Fields of Jiangbulake: A Mountain Oasis in Xinjiang
Explore the golden wheat fields of Jiangbulake Scenic Area in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where mountains meet shimmering fields.
Galatasaray stun Liverpool as Chelsea edge Benfica in UCL action
Liverpool fall 1-0 to Galatasaray in UCL, Chelsea edge Benfica and Real Madrid’s Mbappe shines with a hat-trick as Bayern, Atletico, Marseille and Inter win big.
Global Governance at a Crossroads: China’s GGI Vision Unveiled
CGTN’s The Power of Ideas explores the Chinese mainland’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at a global crossroads, as Global South voices rise for a multipolar world.
Sinner Storms into China Open Final; Gauff Advances to Quarters
Jannik Sinner extended his unbeaten China Open run to 11-0 in Beijing, reaching a third straight final. Coco Gauff also bounced back to beat Belinda Bencic and advance to the women’s quarters.