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Wang Yi states China stance on Afghanistan, urges peaceful settlement

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday elaborated China's position on Afghan situation when holding talks with foreign ministers of countries including Uzbekistan and Tajikis

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China, U.S. to be driving force for global economic recovery: UN

A United Nations (UN) report has revised up the world economic growth as a result of robust rebounds in China and the United States, but warned against fragilities in other economies in the context o

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Kenya renews commitment to multilateral green agenda

Kenya's support towards the global green agenda has been strengthened through political goodwill, friendly policies and investment in clean energy, and Kenya has prioritized a transition to a gre

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Somalia regrets Kenya's move to ban flights

The Somali government on Tuesday regretted Kenya's decision to suspend commercial flights to and from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. /Kenya Airways The Somali government on Tuesday regrett

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Egypt discovers 250 tombs of Old Kingdom, Ptolemaic dynasty in Sohag

A wooden coffin is seen in a tomb in Province of Minya, Egypt, on Jan. 30, 2020. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the discovery of 16 ancient tombs with abou

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China slams Copenhagen 'democracy summit' as 'political farce'

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday slammed the "democracy conference" held in Copenhagen as "a downright political farce."The conference, hosted by an organization

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UK government unveils post-COVID recovery plan in Queen's Speech

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II delivers the speech in the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, Tuesday May 11, 2021. /AP British Queen El

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Multilateralism requires cooperation and responsible behavior

The UN Security Council's high-level meeting on "Maintenance of international peace and security: Upholding multilateralism and the United Nations-centered international system," May 7, 2021. /Xi

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Injured Chinese goalkeeper Zeng Cheng to miss World Cup qualifiers

Zeng Cheng of Shanghai Shenhua attempts to save a ball during a training session in Shanghai, China, April 19, 2021. /CFPChinese goalkeeper Zeng Cheng is set to miss th

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China enjoying benefits of comprehensive approach to control COVID-19

People wait to take COVID-19 shots at a vaccination site in Foshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, May 10, 2021. /CFPMost of China is enjoying the benefits of h

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Teacher and 6 students killed in Russian school shooting

A 17-year-old teenager shot dead a teacher and six students in a school in Russia's Kazan on Tuesday, local media reported. Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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4 injured in chemical plant blast in Japan

An explosion took place at a chemical factory in northeastern Japan on Tuesday, injuring four people, local media reported.According to local authorities, no toxic gases have been detected.The blast

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Chinese premier stresses quality, competitiveness of domestic brands

Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China. /VCG Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has stressed boosting the quality and competitiveness of domestic products and services to make Chinese brands reliable choices

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Guterres urges world to avoid new type of Cold War

Calling for a "surge in diplomacy for peace," United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the world to prevent a new type of Cold War.The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday held an

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Putin says 21.5M Russians vaccinated against COVID-19

People register for the COVID-19 vaccination in Moscow, Russia, April 28, 2021. /Xinhua Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that about 21.5 million people in Russia have been vacci

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Coronavirus: Russia records 8,465 new infections

Russia confirmed 8,465 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 4,888,727, said the official monitoring and response center on Monday. /Xinhua Russia conf

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Somali president condemn suicide bomb attack in Mogadishu

FILE PHOTO: Somali President Mohamed Farmajo and Prime Minister Mohamed Roble have condemned Sunday evening's suicide bomb attack in the restive capital, Mogadishu, which left at least six people