Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached unprecedented highs in 2025, locking in more long-term temperature increases for the planet, according to a bulletin from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Tuesday.

People visit the Cityscape Qatar 2026 real estate exhibition at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 27, 2026. The exhibition kicked off here on Tuesday and runs until Oct. 29.

Qatar said Tuesday that a Qatari delegation's visit to Tehran on Sunday was part of ongoing mediation efforts to ease Iran-US tensions, while calling for a new regional security framework for sovereignty and non-aggression.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday called for safeguarding Iran's rights and those of the regional "resistance front" by meeting Iran's conditions to end the war, according to a statement published on his website.

In Laos, riverfronts come alive with glowing floating lights, bustling crowds and festive sounds as people gather to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent and the boat racing festival, an occasion that brings together religious traditions, community spirit and vibrant festivities.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Liaoning carrier task group, currently training in relevant waters of the Western Pacific, was spotted passing through waters off Mindanao last week, the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) claimed on Monday,

The world’s richest 0.1%, around 8 million people, produce more carbon pollution than the poorest 3.5 billion combined, according to a new analysis by Oxfam, a global confederation of independent non-governmental organizations.The charity, that works across more than 70 countries to fight poverty,

As Japanese media reported on Monday, former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on October 22 at the age of 90. His death arrived a mere four months after former speaker of Japan's House of Representatives Yohei Kono died on June 8 at the age of 89. The

Two men have been charged with national security offenses following an incident involving Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford last month, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service announced on Tuesday. Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24, were both charged under National Security Act 2023 following a

Indonesian immigration authorities detained 17 foreigners suspected of operating an online lending business in violation of their residence permits in the resort island of Bali, officials said Tuesday. The detainees comprise 15 Malaysians and two Singaporeans, said Muhamad Novyandri, head of the

Reporters, photographers, video makers and tinkerers, the Silk Road has a story that needs you. The third Silk Road Global News Awards closes for entries on December 31. Entries are open worldwide in four categories: best reporting, best photography, best video and best innovation. Hosted by the Belt and Road News Network and organized by People's Daily, which chairs the network's council, the awards are a flagship effort to carry Silk Road storytelling forward. Rooted in the Silk Road spirit of peace, cooperation, openness, inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit, they invite media organizations from Belt and Road countries and regions to learn from one another and tell the Silk Road story together. The network brings together 316 media organizations from 117 countries. For the full rules and to submit your work, visit www.brnn.com.

The China-Pakistan Information Corridor (CPIC) was launched in Islamabad on Monday as a platform for media cooperation, business links, research and people-to-people exchanges.

China has lodged solemn representations with the UK after several Chinese citizens were detained and had their electronic devices seized by British border officers, the foreign ministry said Monday.