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China factory explosion kills two, injures 66

By Xinhua   2026-01-18 16:18:12

An explosion at a steel factory in northern China killed two people and injured 66 on Sunday, with five more still missing, state media said.

Spain to hold three-day mourning following deadly train crash

By Xinhua   2026-01-20 13:07:25

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday announced three days of official mourning following a train crash in southern Spain that has killed at least 40 people.

Artificial organ keeps patient alive for 48 hours after removal of bilateral lungs

By Xinhua   2026-02-02 15:07:01

An artificial organ keeps a patient alive for 48 hours after the removal of bilateral lungs.

Kipchoge sees Olympic flag bearer role as huge opportunity

By Xinhua   2026-02-07 06:00:00

Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge says he is honored to serve as an Olympic flag bearer at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

China claims two snow golds at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

By Xinhua   2026-02-19 15:56:32

China claimed two golds on snow at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, while Norway's cross-country sensation Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo raised his Winter Olympic gold medal tally to ten.

How Chinese elements shine at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

By Xinhua   2026-02-20 10:00:00

From alpine venues in the snow-dusted Italian mountains to the streets of Milan, the 2026 Winter Olympics have drawn global attention.

War risks mount in Middle East ahead of US-Iran Geneva talks

By Xinhua   2026-02-24 10:00:00

While the United States and Iran are scheduled to resume talks on Thursday, there is little indication of de-escalation in their military standoff.

New "air taxis" debut in central China as nation accelerates low-altitude drive

By Xinhua   2026-02-25 12:33:55

A silent aircraft with rotors tucked inside its fuselage lifted off in front of an auditorium in downtown Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, drawing cheers from astonished onlookers.

Four years on: Is peace any closer in Russia-Ukraine crisis?

By Xinhua   2026-02-25 15:09:55

As the Ukraine crisis marked its fourth anniversary on Tuesday, the conflict remains entrenched in a stalemate, with mounting human and economic costs

What to know about latest US-Israeli strike on Iran

By Xinhua   2026-03-01 12:08:32

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli attack on Saturday, prompting Iranian missile strikes on Israel and US targets.

Supreme leader Khamenei killed in US strike, Iran State media says

By Xinhua   2026-03-02 00:00:00

Iran’s state media confirmed that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli attack on Saturday, prompting Iranian missile strikes on Israel and US targets.

Chinese scientists develop non-invasive method for brain imaging in mice

By Xinhua   2026-03-04 11:28:19

Chinese researchers have created a new imaging system that allows for long-term, high-resolution imaging of the mouse brain in a non-invasive manner.

What to know about impact of US-Israel-Iran conflict on regional energy supply

By Xinhua   2026-03-09 11:00:00

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is creating increasingly widespread ripple effects across the Middle East.

Somalia president signs new constitution into law

By Xinhua   2026-03-09 17:10:02

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has signed the country's new constitution into law to help create a legal framework to strengthen governance and enhance political stability.

China's five-year roadmap bets big on innovation in strategic leap

By Xinhua   2026-03-12 09:31:12

China’s draft 15th Five-Year Plan outlines a strategic shift to turn the country from the world’s factory into a global innovation powerhouse by 2030.

What to know about impact of US-Israel-Iran war on global food security

By Xinhua   2026-03-16 12:44:38

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is sending shockwaves across the globe and affecting multiple sectors.

China's vice president to visit Kenya, South Africa and Seychelles

By Xinhua   2026-03-20 19:23:55

China’s VP Han Zheng to visit Kenya, South Africa and Seychelles from March 22 to 30 at invitation of DP Kindiki and his counterparts, tour to boost bilateral ties.

What's Washington seeking to achieve with a military buildup in the Middle East?

By Xinhua   2026-03-31 12:22:01

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would prefer to "take the oil in Iran" and suggested seizing Kharg Island, the Islamic Republic's oil export hub.

How escalation in Middle East spills over, impacts global economy

By Xinhua   2026-04-01 14:05:00

With US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran entering the fifth week with no clear path to resolution, the economic aftershocks are spreading far beyond the Middle East.

What to know about the USA's Artemis II Moon mission

By Xinhua   2026-04-02 13:49:47

NASA's Artemis II Moon mission lifted off on Wednesday from the US state of Florida, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years.