China Surpasses the United States in Global Favorability, Pew Survey Finds

China has surpassed the United States in global favorability for the first time in two decades, according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. The findings also…

Bangladeshi Diplomat Rabab Fatima Appointed Head of UN Mission in Afghanistan

Senior Bangladeshi diplomat Rabab Fatima has been appointed as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The appointment…

France Knocked Out of World Cup Semi-Finals After Defeat to Spain

France’s dream of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final came to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final. Following the match, captain Kylian Mbappe accepted…

Trump Pays More Than $5.6 Million in Damages to E. Jean Carroll

Writer E. Jean Carroll has received more than $5.6 million in court-awarded damages in a sexual abuse and defamation case against US President Donald Trump. The payment, which includes the…

Iran Says More Than 30 Killed, Over 260 Injured in Alleged US Airstrikes in South

Iran has claimed that more than 30 civilians were killed in recent US military airstrikes in the country’s southern region. The Iranian Health Ministry also said more than 260 people…

Dance Drama Showcases Xinjiang’s Kekeya Green Transformation

The original musical dance drama The Spring Wind Greens Kekeya was staged in Beijing on July 9, offering audiences a vivid theatrical portrayal of the remarkable four-decade transformation of Kekeya,…

US Troops to Leave Iraq by September 30, Trump and Al-Zaidi Announce

The United States and Iraq have agreed that all US troops will withdraw from Iraq by September 30, according to a joint announcement made following a meeting between US President…

China’s Goods Trade Surpasses 25 Trillion Yuan in First Half of 2026

China’s total imports and exports of goods reached 25.47 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, setting a new record and marking a 16.9 percent increase compared with the…

Nine Killed in Clashes in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir as Election Tensions Escalate

At least nine people were killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of a banned protest group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, as tensions mount ahead of regional elections scheduled for…

Europe Imports Record Amount of Gas from Russia’s Yamal LNG Before Sanctions Take Effect

Before new energy sanctions on Russia come into effect, the European Union (EU) imported a record amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s major Yamal LNG project during the…