22:15

South Caucasus

Environmental crisis in the South Caucasus: Armenia's mining pollution endangers regional water resources and health

Armenia's unchecked mining pollution poses a severe environmental crisis, imperilling water resources and health across the South Caucasus, including Azerbaijan. Heavy metal contamination in shared rivers threatens ecosystems and human well-being, demanding urgent international action.

20:56

World News

Trump and Xi hold 'very good' call on trade deal and rare earths

President Donald Trump announced a "very good" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, centred on the recently finalised trade deal and rare earth product agreements. Both leaders expressed optimism, and high-level delegations are set to meet soon.

14:26

World News

China seeks enhanced Australia ties as Albanese visit rumors swirl

China's Foreign Ministry is pushing for a "more mature, stable and fruitful" partnership with Australia. While seeking stronger ties, Beijing offered no details on reports of PM Anthony Albanese visiting this summer.

12:19

Health news

China approves first domestic 9-valent HPV vaccine

China has achieved a significant medical milestone, with its drug regulator announcing the approval of the country's first domestically developed 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

12:02

WORLD NEWS

China rejects NATO expansion in Asia-Pacific

The Chinese government has issued a strong rebuke to suggestions of NATO involvement in the Asia-Pacific, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stating unequivocally that the region neither welcomes nor needs such an expansion.

19:19

Russia-Ukraine

Putin-Zelenskyy meeting possible after 2nd Istanbul peace talks

Russian negotiator Medinsky reveals Ukraine's 30/60-day ceasefire bid for leader talks. Russia ready for June 7-9 prisoner swap and hints at Putin-Zelenskyy summit if "properly prepared"

18:48

Central Asia

Turkmenistan and China deepen strategic partnership in high-level talks

Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, met with Hu Heping, Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, to discuss enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations across various sectors.

14:30

World News

China warns against U.S. “bullying” in defiant trade conflict video

As the U.S.-China trade standoff intensifies, Beijing has released a striking video vowing to resist pressure and uphold its global trade role, accusing Washington of economic coercion.