International Chinese Language Day marked in Baku, Azerbaijan

China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power interconnection project went into operation on Monday, sharply expanding electricity exchange capacity between China and Laos, China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. said.

Singapore on Tuesday launched a new platform, OCEANS-X, at the opening ceremony of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2026, aimed at enhancing maritime digital connectivity and supporting global trade flows.Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jeffrey Siow, Singapore's Acting Minister for Transport and

The 10th Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opened Monday evening in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan with a red-carpet ceremony along the Nile Riverbank, launching a six-day event dedicated to women's issues, stories, and cinematic achievements.Running from April 20 to 25, the

A special flight operated by Russia's emergency authorities has delivered more than 27 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon to assist civilians affected by the ongoing military conflict, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said Tuesday.The humanitarian cargo included mobile power

Trump says will end up with 'great deal' with Iran

Trump says doesn't want to extend ceasefire with Iran: CNBC interview

Iran's national carrier, Iran Air, will resume its domestic flights as of Wednesday after a suspension lasting around 50 days, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday.The first flight, from Tehran's Mehrabad Airport to the northeastern city of Mashhad, will take off at 10 a.m.

The refund system set up to allow companies to recover illegally collected tariffs from the US government went live on Monday as thousands of companies rushed to file claims."So far, so good" – though the system is a little glitchy, said ‌Jay Foreman, CEO of toymaker Basic Fun, which had a team in

US forces board oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude: media

Unusual trading has repeatedly occurred in financial markets ahead of major public statements by U.S. President Donald Trump during his second term, raising concerns over possible insider trading, the BBC reported on Monday.According to the report, an analysis of trading data across several markets

Cambodia exported 3.8 billion U.S. dollars worth of garment, textile, footwear and travel products to international markets in the first quarter of 2026, up 7.7 percent year-on-year, said the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.Apparel and textiles accounted for 2.77 billion dollars during the

A majority of Germans now believe the country's 2023 nuclear phaseout was the wrong decision, according to a survey released on Tuesday, reflecting lingering concerns over energy security and power costs.The survey by YouGov and the SINUS Institute found that 53 percent of respondents said

As the impact of the Middle East conflict spills over to African countries, China stands ready to work hand in hand with Africa to address these challenges, jointly promote peace and work together to advance development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.

Israeli forces escalated operations across southern Lebanon at dawn Tuesday, carrying out widespread demolitions, stepping up aerial surveillance, and issuing evacuation warnings despite the ongoing ceasefire, according to the National News Agency.Extensive destruction occurred in several border