The United States Treasury eased sanctions on Russian oil on Thursday to curb global energy prices driven by its war with Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

A futuristic new figure is now directing traffic in the tech hub of Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province. In Bantian of its Longgang District, a robot adorned with "Shenzhen Traffic Police" insignia has been officially "on duty" since March 6, managing the morning rush hour at a road

"This moment is so full of love!" That's how some overseas social media users captioned a recent viral video, in which some Chinese children sit casually atop a police car and enjoy a street performance while some police officers stand beside the car to protect them.

Apple announced on Friday that it will cut its commissions on in-app purchases that apply to the Chinese mainland from March 15, 2026.

HONG KONG, March 13 (Xinhua) - John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.

Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce Tokyo's participation in the "Golden Dome" US missile defence system when she meets President Donald Trump next week, a report said Friday.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique world heritage site that must be protected for the benefit of both Tanzania and the international community, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Thursday.

German carmaker BMW Group said on Thursday its net profit fell 3 percent in 2025 as the global auto industry faced pressure from US tariffs and intensifying competition.

Türkiye's central bank kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 37 percent on Thursday, saying inflation pressures showed little change in February.