The Kenya–China Business Forum was held in capital Nairobi on Monday, focused on enhancing trade and investment ties between the two nations. Under the theme “Zero Tariffs for Stronger Cooperation, Greater Trade, Investment, and Thriving Industries,” the forum highlighted the Early Harvest Agreement that grants duty‑free access for selectedContinue Reading
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday denied having negotiations with the United States, the country’s official IRNA news agency reported, reversing U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier claim that Washington had reached “major points of agreement” with Iran and is in contact with “a top person.” Friendly countries recently sentContinue Reading
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday a summit between her brother and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won’t happen if Japan sticks to “its anachronistic” approach. Kim Yo Jong’s statement came after Takaichi told reporters last week that she had informed U.S. PresidentContinue Reading
Shenzhen, China’s southern technology hub, is systematically transforming its urban fabric into an AI testbed, spanning smart factory floors, robot janitors, the nation’s first AI Bureau and even an AI-powered court system. Earlier this month, hundreds of AI enthusiasts and developers queued outside Tencent’s headquarters in the city toContinue Reading
Beijing has called for opening-up and technological progress to drive new market growth, in order to enable the world economy to emerge from difficulties and move toward prosperity. Delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing on Sunday, Premier Li QiangContinue Reading
Iran’s army said Sunday that its air defenses had targeted an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet in the country’s southern airspace. Three USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagles wait to take off at RAF Lakenheath in Lakenheath, United Kingdom, July 22, 2025. (Photo: VCG) In a statement posted onContinue Reading
In a world marked by uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) has emerged as a key framework shaping China’s international engagement. Introduced in 2023, the initiative emphasizes mutual respect, dialogue, and learning among civilizations, offering a counterpoint to narratives of division and hierarchy. Professor ZhuContinue Reading
Samuel Ababu, 22, is one of 100 electric bike riders working for Klik, a delivery company specializing in transporting food, groceries, medicines and parcels across Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. For the young man, e-bikes not only provide a source of income but also a sense of freedom, sparingContinue Reading
A reported Iranian strike that damaged a US F-35 fighter jet continues to draw widespread online attention. The Iran side said it caused the damage, but the US side has not confirmed whether the jet was hit, claiming that the aircraft was on a combat mission against Iran whenContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale Abuja’s cultural scene came alive on Thursday night as rising Russian musicians delivered a spellbinding classical concert under the Rising Stars project. Attended by over 250 guests, the performance featured talented students of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory — soprano M. Modeme, flutist M. Sokolova andContinue Reading
