• Fear over Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Hamas says hostage release delayed, Netanyahu and Trump give ultimatum
    2025-02-11

    Demonstrators gather on a highway to demand the continuation of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Feb. 11, 2025. Mostafa AlkharoufAnadoluGetty Families of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza blocked traffic in Tel Aviv on Monday evening, panick...

  • Long March 8A carrier rocket makes successful debut
    2025-02-11

    A Long March 8A carrier rocket blasted off at 5:30 pm on Tuesday from the Wenchang Space Launch Site, Hainan province. YUAN CHEN FOR CHINA DAILY China conducted the debut flight of its Long March 8A carrier rocket on Tuesday afternoon, transporting a group of satellites to space, according to Ch...

  • Musk wields scythe on federal work force, with Trump’s full blessing
    2025-02-11

    The president defended Elon Musk’s role in seeking to slash budgets and cut payrolls as the young aides burrowing into federal agencies came under scrutiny.

  • Elon Musk-led group makes $97 billion bid for control of OpenAI
    2025-02-11

    A consortium led by Elon Musk said on Monday it has offered $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, another salvo in the billionaire's fight to block the artificial intelligence startup from transitioning to a for-profit firm.

  • Time magazine’s provocative cover puts Elon Musk behind Trump’s desk
    2025-02-11

    In a provocative move that could be aimed at stoking President Donald Trump’s ire, Time magazine’s latest print cover features Elon Musk behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.

  • Tribute paid to pioneer of China's nuclear submarines
    2025-02-11

    People across China paid great respect to Huang Xuhua, the late chief designer of the nation's first-generation nuclear submarines, over the past days in remembrance of the renowned engineer's contributions to the motherland.

  • ASEAN visa waiver scheme announced: Tour groups from all member nations can easily visit Xishuangbanna region
    2025-02-11

    China on Monday announced a visa-free policy for tour groups from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations who want to visit Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, in the latest step to boost people-to-people exchanges with Southeast Asia.

  • Israel orders military readiness as Hamas says to delay hostage release
    2025-02-11

    Israel has ordered the military to prepare for "any possible scenario in the Gaza Strip" after Hamas announced Monday that the handover of hostages scheduled for Saturday would be postponed until further notice.

  • BRICS accession a New Year gift to Indonesia
    2025-02-11

    While Indonesia's accession to BRICS has sparked debates at home, the decision by the Prabowo Subianto administration should be acknowledged as a strategic move to strengthen Indonesia's position in global geopolitics.

  • Games spotlight snowballing popularity of winter sports
    2025-02-10

    Friday's spectacular opening ceremony for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games, which featured breathtaking performances and cultural elements, touched the hearts of many viewers and participants. XINHUAAFP In his remarks at the welcoming banquet of the opening ceremony of the ninth Asian Winter Ga...

  • Trump to announce 25% aluminum and steel tariffs as China’s levies against US come into effect
    2025-02-10

    US president accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ by premier of Ontario for adding further tariffs on top of existing metal duties, as China’s fossil fuel levies comes into force Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One as he travels to New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday. Photograph: Ben C...

  • Israel completes withdrawal from key road dividing Gaza as part of ceasefire deal
    2025-02-09

    Displaced Palestinians cross the Netzarim corridor on Sunday. Omar Al-QattaaAFP via Getty Images CNN—Israel completed its withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor on Sunday, a militarized zone that splits Gaza in half, as part of its commitments under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Hundreds of t...

  • Trump says he has spoken to Putin about ending conflict in Ukraine: New York Post
    2025-02-09

    Visitors stand in front of a fragment of an artwork depicting US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an exhibition at an art gallery in Livadia park in Yalta, Crimea, Feb 8, 2025. [PhotoAgencies] US President Donald Trump said that he has talked to Russian President Vla...

  • Transgender, vegan 'Zizian' cult linked to Vermont border agent killing dependent on zapping human emotions
    2025-02-09

    A cult expert lifted the veil on the "Zizian" fringe group that is linked to the Vermont U.S. Border Patrol agent shooting. The "Zizians" are named for a 34-year-old computer engineer, Jack Amadeus LaSota, who goes by the nickname "Ziz," according to the San Francisco Chronicle. LaSota, who is tran...

  • China prioritizes AI, low-altitude transport standards for 2025
    2025-02-08

    BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Transport MOT has urged efforts to expedite the development of standards for road and air collaboration in low-altitude transport and artificial intelligence AI, highlighting these areas as key priorities for 2025. The directive was issued during a meeting on Friday, ...