Russia expels UK diplomat on spying allegations
A person walks past the British embassy building in Moscow, Russia. (AFP) Russia on Monday ordered a diplomat at the British embassy in Moscow to leave the country over allegations…
Chinese Premier stresses opportunities, fair competition, and development confidence amid growing uncertainties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2026 and delivers a keynote speech, in Beijing, capital of China, March 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei) Chinese…
European leaders reject military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz
Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterways amid soaring oil prices. European leaders have rejected demands by United States President Donald Trump…
Trump threatens to ‘take’ Cuba as the island grapples with a nationwide blackout
Cuba has not received oil shipments since early January amid US pressure, worsening the humanitarian crisis on the island. United States President Donald Trump has promised to take over Cuba…
China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducts patrols in the South China Sea
A law enforcer is pictured during a formation collaboration training aboard the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Sandu in the South China Sea, Feb. 28, 2026. The CCG vessel Sandu…
Metronome and navigator: How China’s five-year plans steer unprecedented modernization
When China’s first Five-Year Plan began in 1953, the nation’s industrial base was negligible. The country could barely feed itself and had yet to build a single mile of modern…