Snowy Surprise: Eurasian Lynx Spotted in Xinjiang’s Karamay
First-ever camera sighting of two rare Eurasian lynx in Karamay’s snowy hills, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on the Chinese mainland highlights a big win for biodiversity conservation.
Hefei’s Quantum Leap: How This Yangtze River City in the Chinese Mainland Is Rewriting Computing
Discover how Hefei, on the Yangtze River in the Chinese mainland, is leading a quantum computing revolution that could transform AI, cryptography, and more by 2026.
Beyond 140 Trillion Yuan: China’s Next Growth Phase
China’s GDP has topped 140 trillion yuan. As the Chinese mainland rolls into its next Five-Year Plan, services, consumption and policy reform will fuel sustainable growth.
Two Train Derailments in Catalonia: One Dead, 20 Injured
Two train derailments in Catalonia on Jan 20, 2026, killed a driver and injured over 20 after a wall collapse near Gelida and rockfalls in Girona.
One Year In: How Trump’s Return Upended Global Order
On his one-year anniversary, President Trump has defied isolationist expectations with strikes in Yemen, Syria, Nigeria and Venezuela and a bid for Greenland.
Southern Chile Wildfires Claim 19 Lives as Fires Rage On
High winds drove wildfires across southern Chile this past weekend, killing at least 19 people, razing forests and homes, and leaving many fires still burning as of Jan 20, 2026.
Macron at Davos Calls for Respect and Rule of Law
At Davos, President Macron urged Europe to stand up to bullying and uphold rule of law amid US trade threats over Greenland plan.
One Year Later: Trump’s Swift Return and What’s Next
One year after his return to the White House, Trump has used executive power to reshape U.S. politics. With November 2026 midterms approaching, his party’s control in Congress faces a test.
Tariffs Stoke Tensions Over Trump’s Greenland Strategy
Fresh U.S. tariffs have escalated tensions over Trump’s Greenland strategy, as House Speaker Mike Johnson backs the approach and downplays a forceful takeover.
ICE Shooting Sparks New Protests in Minneapolis
Minneapolis erupts in protests nearly two weeks after an ICE officer shot and killed a resident. The Trump administration is weighing military deployment amid outcry.