Xinjiang Through Young Eyes: Unity in Diversity
Discover how Kirgiz, Han, Kazakh, Tibetan and Uygur students in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region forge friendships and dreams across cultures.
IDF Strikes Gaza High-Rise Amid Mounting Humanitarian Toll
IDF strikes Gaza City high-rise targeting Hamas lookouts. MSF halts medical work as casualties rise and UN aid missions are denied access.
US Furniture Retailers Brace for Trump’s 30-50% Tariffs
The Home Furnishings Association warns that Trump’s new 30-50% tariffs on furniture could hike costs, dampen demand and force retailers to rethink sourcing before Oct. 1.
US Consumer Sentiment Slumps Amid Inflation and Job Fears
US consumer sentiment plunged to 55.1 in September as inflation and job concerns mount, signaling tighter spending ahead.
Delegates Walk Out During Netanyahu’s UNGA Speech
Delegates staged a walkout as Netanyahu slammed Western recognition of Palestine at UNGA, igniting debate over the two-state solution.
Li Qiang at UN80: A Call for Global Unity and Shared Growth
Chinese premier Li Qiang used the UN General Assembly’s 80th session to urge peace, multilateralism and shared development, outlining China’s peacekeeping, green energy and global governance initiatives.
China Emerges as UN’s Second-Largest Budget Donor
China’s contributions to the UN soared from under 1% in 2000 to over 20% in 2025, making it the second-largest donor to regular and peacekeeping budgets.
Magnitude 5.6 Quake Rattles Gansu Province
Early Saturday, a magnitude-5.6 quake shook Longxi County in Gansu, injuring four and damaging over 110 rural houses.
UN Security Council Rejects 6-Month Iran Nuclear Deal Extension
The UN Security Council failed to extend the 2015 Iran nuclear deal for six months after a resolution by Russia and China fell short. What’s next?
Central Delegation Tours Education, Healthcare & Rural Industries in Xinjiang
A central delegation led by Wang Huning tours schools, hospitals and villages in Korla, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, spotlighting education, healthcare and rural industry development.