Chinese Envoy Demands Truth on Nord Stream Explosions
China’s UN envoy Geng Shuang urges transparency on the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, calling for faster investigations and full disclosure.
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Geneva Showdown: Iran & E3 Race to Save 2015 Nuclear Deal
Iran and the E3 (France, Britain and Germany) met in Geneva, racing to revive the 2015 nuclear deal before a UN sanctions snapback deadline.
25 Nations Pause Mail Shipments to the U.S. 🚚✋
25 countries paused mail to the U.S. over new customs rules ending the $800 de minimis exemption. Small businesses warn of higher costs, and consumers could see price hikes soon.
Families Flee Gaza City as Shelling Intensifies
As Israeli forces intensify shelling around Gaza City, thousands of families flee towards central Gaza and the coast. Humanitarian pressures rise amid calls for a ceasefire.
Trump’s Shock Move: Fed Governor Cook Fired, Markets Tumble
U.S. President Trump’s unprecedented move to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage claims spooked markets worldwide, as stocks from Wall Street to Asia took a hit.
DPRK Slams US-ROK Exercise as ‘Biggest, Longest & Worst War Drill’
The DPRK dubbed the US-ROK Ulchi Freedom Shield the “biggest, longest and worst” war drill ever, warning it threatens regional security and vowing vigilance.
UN@80 Photo Series: Youth Share Visions in ‘One Home: Shared Future’
CGTN in the Chinese mainland and global partners launch the One Home: Shared Future Initiative. The fourth photo collection for UN@80 spotlights youth visions of unity, nature, culture and innovation.
Iran and E3 Resume Nuclear Talks in Geneva
Senior diplomats from Iran, France, Britain and Germany reunite in Geneva on August 26 to relaunch nuclear talks, sanction talks, and plan next steps.
UN@80: Young Creators Share a Shared Future in ‘One Home’ Visual Series
As the UN celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2025, young creatives worldwide unveil the third collection of the ‘One Home: Shared Future’ visual storytelling initiative.
World’s Smallest Freshwater Turtle Hatches at Guadalajara Zoo!
Guadalajara Zoo celebrates the hatching of the world’s smallest freshwater turtle, a Vallarta mud turtle, marking a tiny victory for conservation and wildlife lovers.