BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 North Bund Forum opened in Shanghai on October 20 with 20 key shipping-related achievements spanning international cooperation, green transition, digital intelligence, and high-end shipping services unveiled at the opening ceremony. The achievements comprise eight government-led initiatives and 12 initiatives focused on green transition and high-end...
BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March:Wang Xiaohui:The Long March went on for two years. The Red Army trekked 25,000 li across some of China's harshest terrain, but they kept their heads high, seeking hope amid despair and marching towards light through unending darkness. Do you think the Long March has ended? Why are people still talking about it 90 years...
BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March:Wang Xiaohui:We have all been through something similar — a group of people disagreeing with one another, with each side holding sound reasons to believe their own judgment is correct.In such moments, should they part ways, or find another path forward together?David Ferguson:The word "unity" is often understood as a...
HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Regional Capacity Building Programme – Global Frontiers in Corruption Prevention" co-organised by the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption (HKIAAC) of the ICAC of Hong Kong, China, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, and the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) ended in a high note earlier in Pretoria, South Africa....
SHANGHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, the Global Government AI CITY Innovation Summit was successfully held. Themed " Digitalize & Innovate Cities ,AI Delivers Value to All Nations," the summit brought together over 500 participants, including global industry experts, government representatives, and ecosystem partners, to discuss how AI and data can empower industry development, government services, and city...
The EU Commission president says the bloc will continue to support Ukraine as Donald Trump labels strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace".
HONG KONG, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 14 October, CNN hosted the inaugural Asian edition of its new events franchise, Global Perspectives, in Bangkok, Thailand. Graced by the presence of H.R.H. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and opened by H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, the invitation-only event convened prominent leaders, decision-makers and influential voices from the region and beyond for insightful...
The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions on a record number of supporters of Russia's war effort, targeting nearly 1600 individuals and companies.
Andy Burnham will call on all parties to support his Government's push for a closer relationship with the EU.
The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.
QINGDAO, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from IQINGDAO.Security is becoming a broader test of the Pakistan-China partnership. The threats facing both countries no longer fall neatly within the boundaries of conventional defence. Terrorism and cross-border militancy, attacks on personnel and strategic infrastructure, cyber threats and rapidly advancing military technologies are reshaping the security environment in which both...
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global platform for investment, capital formation and economic partnership will launch 3-4 December in Bali, Indonesia. The New Asia Forum has set a target of US$30 billion in investment into the New Asia at its inaugural edition. The forum will connect long-term capital with the opportunities shaping Asia's next decade.Powered by Danantara Indonesia (Indonesia's sovereign fund) and...
Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.
A Jewish-Australian who was in Israel on October 7, 2023 has recalled the moment she learned of Hamas's deadly attack on that date.
The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu has hosted presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.
Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.
A dual citizen accused of attempting to pass Ukrainian military information to Russia will remain in custody as prosecutors examine his electronic devices.
MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain is set to convene an exclusive gathering of ministerial and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and influential voices from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place from 1-2 November 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay under the theme Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering...
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Melbourne-based businessman Dushyant Khanna has returned from New Delhi after co-chairing iBRICS 2026. The sovereign investment and deal summit ran parallel to the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Convened by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) at The Oberoi on 12–13 September, the two-day summit connected US$1 trillion of sovereign and...
The five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.
China and the US have agreed to tariff cuts on billions of dollars worth of goods during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily Veteran participants of China-U.S. "ping-pong diplomacy," now well over seventy years of age, have returned to China, passing on to a younger generation the torch of friendship lit by the "little ball" that helped set the "big ball" of China-U.S. relations in motion.Today, that tradition continues on the pickleball courts, where young Chinese and American players are forging...
HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The ICAC, the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) jointly organised the pioneering "Professional Development Programme on Unmasking Hidden Wealth: Strengthening Investigations into Illicit Enrichment" from September 7 to 16, drawing...
BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For Marlon Forrester and Joey Zhang, a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping brought an unexpected reply.
Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for countries to put aside differences to collectively tackle global issues like AI during a national address to the UN.
China is committed to achieving a "great national rejuvenation", President Xi Jinping has told a state dinner at the White House.
BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Haiwai.net. As the world's two largest economies and major countries with global influence, how China and the United States get along, not only concerns the well-being of the two peoples, but also profoundly affects the trajectory of the world. In this episode of Real-Time•Tide Watching, we talk to Dr. Gao Zhikai, Vice President of the Center for China and...
Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to the UN for nations to put more pressure on Moscow.
Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a three-day visit where tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out.
An emotional Anthony Albanese has signed a security agreement with Ukraine following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the United Nations.
