China's GBA economic output to top 15 trillion yuan in 2025 with enhanced transport and institutional connectivity; Guangdong retains national GDP No.1 for 37th year. #GBA #GreaterBayArea #ChinaEconomy

#Russia and #Ukraine held "direct engagement" during the talks concluded Saturday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), even though no concrete agreements or joint statements were announced following the two-day meetings.

#Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday called for "buy Canadian" and "build Canadian" in response to a new #tariff threat from U.S. President Donald #Trump.

#Israel has agreed to a limited reopening of the #Rafah crossing for pedestrian passage only, subject to a full Israeli inspection mechanism, the Prime Minister's Office said Sunday evening in a statement.

#Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez said Sunday that differences with the United States would be resolved through diplomatic channels.

After nearly four years, the #Russia-Ukraine conflict is moving from a prolonged military stalemate to a far more intricate political phase. The United States' #28-point peace plan has led to intensive diplomatic consultations.

Team China's inspiring run at the #U23 Asian Cup tournament has provided a shot in the arm for the country's soccer fraternity, drawing attention to the importance of developing young talent to bring about a much-needed change in fortune for the sport in #China.

U.S. President Donald #Trump said Tuesday he will not attend an emergency Group of Seven summit proposed by French President Emmanuel #Macron. #G7

#Trump said that talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte produced "the framework of a future deal" concerning #Greenland and the broader Arctic region, and announced he would not proceed with #tariffs on eight European countries that were scheduled to take effect on Feb. 1.

French President Emmanuel #Macron said Tuesday that the European Union ( #EU) "should not hesitate" to deploy its anti-coercion mechanism in response to the U.S. tariff threats linked to #Greenland.

Cartoon | Uncle Sam: Addicted to hegemony #oil #US

Venezuela's state-owned oil company Petroleos de #Venezuela S.A. said Wednesday it is holding bilateral trade negotiations with the United States for the sale of crude #oil.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday that the United States will not only market stored oil in #Venezuela but also control the sales of #oil output from the country indefinitely.

#三角洲特种部队 是谁？抓走了 #委内瑞拉 总统！#Maduro #JSOC

A new poll finds that nearly half of #Americans say their financial security is worsening, while 57% believe the U.S. economy is in a recession.

The first #supermoon of 2026, characterized by the moon's unusually close proximity to Earth, resulting in a larger and brighter appearance, showed in the sky on Saturday.

From the Tang to the Song, immersive restaurant performances turn #Chinesehistory into a multisensory feast.

U.S. President Donald #Trump confirmed on Wednesday the upcoming start of ground strikes against drug cartel targets in Latin America.

Chinese drone giant #DJI expressed disappointment on Tuesday regarding the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's (#FCC) decision to add foreign-made drones to the "Covered List."

#Homelessness and help-seeking on NewYork City streets before #Christmas. A woman seeks help on a street in New York City.