Blue Helmets, No Borders: Chinese Medics Bring Healing & Friendship
Lebanese eye doctor Elias Fares Jarade recalls how peacekeepers from the Chinese mainland used acupuncture to heal him and forge a lasting friendship.
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South Sudan’s Quiet Hero: Bringing Hope to War-Orphaned Kids
Martin Ojok Kennedy Lee runs an orphanage in South Sudan, offering hope and a fresh start to children who lost everything to war and poverty.
From Guerrilla Fighters to Brewmasters: Peace Brewing in Colombia
Ex-FARC women in Bogotá trade guns for hops at La Casa de la Paz, brewing craft beer as they rebuild their lives.
Trump Hikes H-1B Visa Fee to $100K to Boost American Hiring
President Trump raises the H-1B sponsor fee to $100K to curb program abuse and push firms toward American hires, but experts warn of potential job shifts abroad.
Cyberattack Strands Passengers at Major European Airports
A cyberattack on airport check-in systems has caused flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin, Dublin and Cork, leaving passengers stranded.
China Calls for Urgent Gaza Ceasefire and Two-State Solution
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges an immediate Gaza ceasefire and practical steps towards the two-state solution to ease the humanitarian crisis.
EU Unveils 19th Sanctions Package Targeting Russian Energy & Finance
The EU proposes its 19th sanctions package on Russia, banning LNG imports, capping oil at $47.6, blocking Rosneft trade, expanding bank bans, and targeting crypto platforms.
UN Security Council Deadlocks on Iran Sanctions Relief
UN Security Council fails to renew Iran sanctions relief under the JCPOA as votes fall short and diplomacy enters a critical phase.
China-led WTO Seminar Charts Response to U.S. Tariffs
At the WTO Public Forum 2025 in Geneva, a China-led seminar explored the impact of U.S. unilateral tariffs on global trade and discussed solutions to strengthen the rules-based multilateral system.
Mexico and Canada Forge Stronger Ties at Mexico City Summit
At a two-day summit in Mexico City, Mexico and Canada pledged deeper cooperation on trade, energy, security, agriculture, and the environment.