
IEA chief: "We are facing the biggest energy security threat in history"The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the world is "facing the biggest energy crisis in history" due to the Middle East conflict, calling on governments to design energy policies focused on the industrial sector.
China's agricultural economy off to steady start in first quarterChina's agricultural economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter of the year, with progress reported in rural revitalization efforts.
China and Cambodia hold first "2+2" dialogue to deepen strategic cooperationChina and Cambodia have held their first "2+2" strategic dialogue between foreign and defense ministers in Phnom Penh, aiming to strengthen cooperation across political, security and regional issues.
Extreme heat threatens global agrifood systems: UN reportA UN report says extreme heat is severely disrupting global agrifood systems and threatening the livelihoods and health of more than one billion people.
China backs diplomatic efforts for lasting U.S.-Iran ceasefireA foreign ministry spokesperson says China supports parties continuing the political and diplomatic effort to resolve the dispute between the United States and Iran, with the aim of realizing a full and lasting ceasefire.
Remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs return homeThe remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who fell in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea have arrived in China following a handover from South Korea.
Israel, Lebanon to hold second ambassador-level talks in U.S.Israel and Lebanon will hold a second round of ambassador-level talks in Washington following a fragile 10-day ceasefire after weeks of fighting linked to the broader Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire to allow more time for talksU.S. President Donald Trump says he will extend the current ceasefire with Iran, giving more time for negotiations as the two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night.
China, Mozambique upgrade ties to community with shared future in new eraThe leaders of China and Mozambique have agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a Community with Shared Future in the New Era. It follows talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Mozambican counterpart Daniel Francisco Chapo.
China deplores Japan for honoring war criminals at Yasukuni ShrineChina has lodged a protest after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ritual offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, calling it "a shrine for war criminals."
Chinese FM to visit Cambodia, Thailand, MyanmarChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from Wednesday to Sunday. He and Defense Minister Dong Jun will attend the first meeting of the China-Cambodia 2+2 strategic dialogue between the foreign and defense ministries.
China's industrial output up 6.1 percent in first quarterChina's industrial sector posted steady growth in the first quarter of the year. Officials said value-added industrial output rose 6.1 percent year on year, with all 31 provincial-level regions recording growth.
Apple names John Ternus as CEO, with Tim Cook to become executive chairmanApple says that John Ternus, currently senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become chief executive officer on September 1, 2026. Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the board.
Pezeshkian says Iranians will not submit to forceThe Iranian president warns that his country will not yield to pressure as uncertainty grows over renewed talks with the United States.
China releases national report on implementing NPTThe Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a national report on implementing the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, reaffirming China's nuclear policy featured by responsibility, consistency and transparency.