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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability

China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...

US State Department alters website wording on Taiwan independence

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

TAIPEI, Taiwan: The U.S. State Department has revised its official website's fact sheet on Taiwan, removing a previous statement that...

Italy’s Termoli plant shifts from EV batteries to hybrids

Stellantis to produce hybrid components at Termoli plant

MILAN, Italy: Stellantis announced this week that it will begin producing hybrid vehicle components at its Termoli plant in southern...

China accelerates coal expansion, surpasses 100GW in 2024

China's coal boom: 100GW added in 2024, highest in a decade

BEIJING, China: China's coal power expansion surged in 2024, with nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity breaking ground—the...

UFC Seattle: 'Everything at stake' for Henry Cejudo

UFC Seattle: 'Everything at stake' for Henry Cejudo

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) The UFC returns to Seattle for the first time in more than a decade with Saturday night's...

GHANA-ACCRA-CHINA-AUTOMOBILE COMPANY-AUTO SHOWROOM-LAUNCH

GHANA-ACCRA-CHINA-AUTOMOBILE COMPANY-AUTO SHOWROOM-LAUNCH

(250221) -- ACCRA, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People visit an auto showroom of Chinese automobile assembly company Zonda Ghana Limited...

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LONG BEACH-AWARD-WINNING U.S. PHOTOGRAPHERS-CHINA STORIES-EXHIBITION-STORYTELLING EVENT

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LONG BEACH-AWARD-WINNING U.S. PHOTOGRAPHERS-CHINA STORIES-EXHIBITION-STORYTELLING EVENT

(250221) -- LONG BEACH (U.S.), Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Michael Nelson (1st L, Rear), a recipient of the U.S. National Press Photographers...

Brazils Lula refused to sell Germany weapons to kill Russians

Brazils Lula refused to sell Germany weapons to kill Russians

The president has reiterated that the Ukraine conflict can only be resolved at the negotiating table Brazilian President Luiz Inacio...

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

India's global stature soars as strategic ties deepen, US and Europe see as crucial partner

New York [US], February 21 (ANI): India's international prominence is growing at an unprecedented rate, with global powers seeking...

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

'Lack of consensus' as G20 meets amid turbulent times

JOHANNESBURG —  The two-day Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting wrapped up in Johannesburg on Friday. Aimed at addressing global...

US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call

US Treasurys Bessent, Chinas He trade economic complaints in call

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded policy complaints with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, with Bessent...

China restricts student exchanges with Taiwan while attracting Taiwanese students

China restricts student exchanges with Taiwan while attracting Taiwanese students

Taipei [Taiwan] February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Education is looking to discuss the possibility of inviting Chinese students to...

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consul General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consul General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Shanghai [China], February 21 (ANI): Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, on Friday visited a prominent Buddhist temple...

Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Mainland Affairs Council Minister

Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Mainland Affairs Council Minister

Taipei [Taiwan] February 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Education is considering discussions on inviting Chinese students to pursue their...

"I am very glad": EAM Jaishankar on meeting his Chinese counterpart, highlights importance of international cooperation in polarised global landscape

"I am very glad": EAM Jaishankar on meeting his Chinese counterpart, highlights importance of international cooperation in polarised global landscape

Johannesburg [South Africa], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday expressed satisfaction over...

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consulate General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consulate General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple

Shanghai [China], February 21 (ANI): Pratik Mathur, Consulate General of India in Shanghai, on Friday visited a prominent Buddhist...

Army looking to acquire radars to counter Pakistan's use of Chinese drones for smuggling weapons, drugs

Army looking to acquire radars to counter Pakistan's use of Chinese drones for smuggling weapons, drugs

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): At a time when Pakistan is using Chinese drones to smuggle weapons and drugs into India, a top...

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

WASHINGTON —  U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a peaceful resolution to Russia’s now three-year war in Ukraine. VOA examined...

CHINA-HONG KONG-XINHUA-COOPERATION (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-XINHUA-COOPERATION (CN)

(250221) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua meets with Li Dahong, chairman of the Hong...

SENEGAL-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE MEDICAL SERVICES

SENEGAL-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE MEDICAL SERVICES

(250221) -- DAKAR, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A member of the 20th batch of the Chinese medical team to Senegal checks a patient in...

CHINA-BEIJING-CIECC-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CIECC-OPERATION (CN)

(250221) -- BEIJING, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center(CIECC) in Shunyi...

CHINA-SICHUAN-LESHAN-YOUNG FARMER-MODERN AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-LESHAN-YOUNG FARMER-MODERN AGRICULTURE (CN)

(250221) -- LESHAN, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows Ming Yue checking a hen in a chicken house in Leshan, southwest...

EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet on G20 sidelines, discuss Kailash Mansarovar, flight connectivity

EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet on G20 sidelines, discuss Kailash Mansarovar, flight connectivity

New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart FM Wang Yi on Friday...

UK MP calls for global action against Uyghur genocide in China

UK MP calls for global action against Uyghur genocide in China

Washington, DC [US], February 21 (ANI): UK MP Blair McDougall has made a plea for political leaders to stand in solidarity with the...

CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-WANG HUNING-BIWEEKLY CONSULTATION SESSION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-WANG HUNING-BIWEEKLY CONSULTATION SESSION (CN)

(250221) -- BEIJING, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist...

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HUBEI-JINGMEN-AS700D-MAIDEN FLIGHT (CN)

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-HUBEI-JINGMEN-AS700D-MAIDEN FLIGHT (CN)

(250221) -- JINGMEN, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's AS700D electric manned airship is pictured during its maiden flight in Jingmen,...

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-G20-FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-G20-FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING

(250221) -- JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign...

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BAISHA-TEA PLANTATION (CN)

(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-BAISHA-TEA PLANTATION (CN)

(250221) -- BAISHA, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Farmers pick tea leaves at an organic tea plantation in Baisha Li Autonomous County of...

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-ISU FOUR CONTINENTS FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025-WOMEN

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-ISU FOUR CONTINENTS FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025-WOMEN

(250221) -- SEOUL, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An Xiangyi of China competes during the Women's Short Program of the ISU Four Continents...

CHINA-SHANDONG-SEAGRASS-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-SEAGRASS-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

(250221) -- QINGDAO, Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Aug. 19, 2024 shows Zhang Peidong (L), a professor at the Ocean...

BRI Stories | Constructors strive for clean energy in Turkish highlands

BRI Stories | Constructors strive for clean energy in Turkish highlands

(250220) -- AKSARAY, Feb. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows a view of the ground station facilities of...

Iran Watches U.S.-Russia Talks With Apprehension

Iran Watches U.S.-Russia Talks With Apprehension

Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter. I'm RFE/RL...

"Learned and educated Tibetans continue to be targeted by Chinese government": Tibetan activist

"Learned and educated Tibetans continue to be targeted by Chinese government": Tibetan activist

Geneva [Switzerland], February 21 (ANI): The 17th Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy was held at the Centre International...

Dalai Lama arrives at Dharamshala after a successful visit to South India

Dalai Lama arrives at Dharamshala after a successful visit to South India

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] 21 February (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama received a warm welcome at Kangra...

US Republican lawmakers propose withdrawing from UN

US Republican lawmakers propose withdrawing from UN

Supporters of the measure claim the international organization undermines American interests ...

The Farda Briefing: Iran Watches U.S.-Russia Talks With Apprehension

The Farda Briefing: Iran Watches U.S.-Russia Talks With Apprehension

Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter. I'm RFE/RL...

China's AI-driven surveillance expands, threatening privacy and global security: Report

China's AI-driven surveillance expands, threatening privacy and global security: Report

Beijing [China], February 21 (ANI): Homegrown artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies are enhancing the internal monitoring...

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U.S. stocks tumble as Trump policies startle investors
U.S. stock markets sour, Dow Jones dives 749 points

NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

DALLAS, Texas: Southwest Airlines is laying off 1,750 employees, or 15 percent of its corporate staff, in the company's first significant...


Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia: Australia's central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling...


Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
Brazil to join OPEC+, group of major oil-exporting nations

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazil has officially approved joining OPEC+, aligning itself with the world's major oil-exporting nations just months...


U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
Wall Street tumbles Thursday, Dow Jones dives 451 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as profit-takers moved in to take the cream off the substantial gains that have...


China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
China's Xi assures businesses, including Jack Ma, of country's stability

BANGKOK, Thailand: China's President Xi Jinping met with private sector leaders this week and assured them that the government's policies...


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