Putin says Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European countries seize Russian merchant vessels, the TASS state news agency reported.
08:52
UN chief calls for talks to solve conflict in Gulf, Red Sea
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for dialogue and negotiations to find a comprehensive and durable settlement of the conflict in the Gulf and the Red Sea.
08:49
Europe should stop aligning with US 'forced labor' practices
Washington's manipulation of the "forced labor" issue is yet another example of its instrumentalization and even weaponization of human rights to attack and smear other countries and stoke international confrontation.
08:43
China, Indonesia wrap up naval navigation exercise in waters east of Taiwan Island
The Chinese and Indonesian navies have completed a naval navigation exercise in waters east of China's Taiwan Island on Wednesday, according to Chinese military authorities.
08:41
Understanding the emerging super El-nino threat in Africa
Africa is bracing for the possible impacts of a powerful El Nino event that could develop through 2026 and continue into 2027, raising concerns over extreme weather, food security and livelihoods across the continent.
08:39
China, Tanzania eye closer youth ties to boost bilateral cooperation
China and Tanzania on Wednesday called for stronger youth exchanges, skills development and innovation to deepen bilateral relations and support the development aspirations of the two countries.
08:36
Colombia quake death toll rises to 265
The death toll from Monday's earthquake in Colombia has risen to 265, with 3,494 people injured and 496 still missing, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said Wednesday.
08:34
Death toll rises to 44 in Zimbabwe boat capsize as disaster declared
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday declared a state of disaster following a boat capsize in Lake Kariba, as police confirmed the death toll from the tragedy had risen to 44.
08:31
Tanzania introduces direct RMB settlement service to facilitate trade with China
Stanbic Bank Tanzania, one of Tanzania's leading commercial banks, on Wednesday launched a direct renminbi (RMB) settlement service, allowing Tanzanian businesses trading with China to make and receive payments directly in the Chinese currency.
08:29
China, Indonesia wrap up naval navigation exercise in waters east of Taiwan Island
The Chinese and Indonesian navies have completed a naval navigation exercise in waters east of China's Taiwan Island on Wednesday, according to Chinese military authorities.
08:28
South Africa launches digital travel authorization system to boost tourism, investment
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the country's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system on Wednesday, aimed at facilitating travel while strengthening border security and supporting tourism, investment and economic growth.
08:27
OPEC lowers oil demand growth forecasts for 2026
Global oil demand is forecast to grow by 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026 year-on-year, down from last month's assessment, said the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday.
22:35
Continued weak yen may create new problems even after US-Japan intervention
The yen has weakened in recent days, edging closer to the psychologically important 160 level against the US dollar.
22:35
China, Tanzania eye closer youth ties to boost bilateral cooperation
China and Tanzania on Wednesday called for stronger youth exchanges, skills development and innovation to deepen bilateral relations and support the development aspirations of the two countries.
22:25