African leaders on Monday called for renewed commitment to building a peaceful, integrated and prosperous continent as Africa Day was commemorated at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Africa Day marks the continent’s struggle for independence and unity, as well as the founding ofContinue Reading
Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kazakhstan for a rare three-day state visit the highest level of diplomatic protocol between two countries. According to TASS report, the visit signals how strategically important Kazakhstan has become for Moscow amid growing Eurasian realignments and regional economic integration. Putin and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev areContinue Reading
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday called for an independent investigation into the treatment of civilians aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla during a phone conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks before a meeting in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to aContinue Reading
Xinhua Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the country’s new prime minister, state broadcaster RTS reported Monday. Lo previously served as a minister attached to the president in charge of monitoring, steering and evaluating Senegal’s national transformation agenda, “Senegal 2050.” He has alsoContinue Reading
Xinhua China and Serbia should better align development strategies, implement the mid-term action plan for Belt and Road cooperation, and advance cooperation in transport and energy infrastructure among others, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday. Xi made the remarks when holding talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic,Continue Reading
By Lawal Sale Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent warm congratulations to African heads of state and government on the occasion of the Africa Day celebration, praising the continent’s economic and social progress and its resilience against colonialism. In a statement released through the Russian Embassy in Abuja, PutinContinue Reading
Xinhua China commends Pakistan for taking the initiative to play a mediating role in restoring peace in the Middle East, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday when meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif said that Pakistan appreciated China’s support for Pakistan in mediating the US-Iran negotiations,Continue Reading
CGTN The 2026 Africa Day Cultural Festival was held on May 23 in Beijing’s Chaoyang Park, featuring country pavilions, cultural performances, artisanal workshops and a variety of tourism and culinary showcases. This year’s Africa Day celebrations carry particular historical significance as 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relationsContinue Reading
Until now, no one knew the building health and composition of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a 64-meter-tall ancient Buddhist landmark located in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in northwestern China. Was the central structure solid? Were there hidden cracks? Would it survive the next big earthquake? Now, scientistsContinue Reading
At its core, China’s approach underscores the importance of coordinated policymaking, long-term planning, and a results-oriented governance system. by Maya Majueran In 2021, China declared a landmark achievement: the eradication of absolute poverty, following a decades-long effort that lifted around 800 million people out of destitution. By most estimates,Continue Reading
