Xiplomacy: Bringing a personal touch to Chinese diplomacy

Beijing, Aug. 10 (Xinhua/GNA) – “Friendship stands by a meaningful thing — a world of peace must be a world of friendship.” Chinese President…

China steps up nationwide fitness campaign to promote public health

Beijing, Aug. 10 (Xinhua/GNA) – Every morning, 71-year-old Ren Daqing heads to a community clinic near his home in the eastern Chinese city of…

Iranian parliament committee approves bill barring US, Israeli ships from Hormuz – Reports

Tehran, Aug 9 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved a bill that will ban US and…

Plovdiv to host 2027 World Rowing U19 and U23 Championships

Plovdiv, South Central Bulgaria, Aug 9 (BTA/GNA) – Plovdiv has been awarded hosting rights for the 2027 World Rowing Under 19 and Under 23…

Russia’s Rosatom to fully restore presence in Iran after ceasefire reached – CEO

Moscow, Aug 9 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – The full restoration of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom’s presence in Iran is only possible after the United…

Israel rejects 15-point Board of Peace Plan for Gaza – Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, Aug 9 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Israel rejects the 15-point plan for the Gaza Strip proposed by the Board of Peace and refuses…

Russian air defense systems down 1,155 UAVs in past day – Defense Ministry

Moscow, Aug 6 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – The Russian air defense forces destroyed 1,155 drones, 20 aerial bombs and a HIMARS rocket launcher of the…

Talks between US, Iran enter final stage – Reports

Istanbul, Aug 6 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Negotiations between the United States and Iran have entered their final stage, Al-Hadath broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing…

‘Godfather of AI’ says it would become increasingly difficult to control AI Models

Washington, Aug 6 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Cognitive psychologist and computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics and is known…

Racism, Xenophobia rising across Europe – Ex-UK Ambassador

Moscow, Aug 4 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Racism and xenophobia are on the rise in Europe, fueled by growing social inequality and the concentration of…

Two killed, 10 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza over 24 hours

Beirut, Aug 4 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Two people have been killed and another ten have been injured in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip…

Russia imposes restrictions on those outside Russia evading criminal punishment – Decree

Moscow, Aug 4 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a package of laws on the application of temporary restrictive measures against citizens…

Bay leaf in phone cover, the meaning of the trend: does it really bring good luck?

Aug 3 (Adnkronos/GNA) – Does putting a bay leaf in your phone case really bring good luck? It’s the trend that’s going viral on social…

Moscow ready to consider constructive proposals for talks with Kiev – Foreign Ministry

Moscow, Aug 3 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Moscow is not abandoning negotiations with Ukraine and is ready to consider constructive proposals, including on contact formats,…

Brent Crude trading down 8.2% at $82.66 per barrel amid US-announced talks with Iran

Moscow, Aug 3 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – The price of Brent crude fell 8.2% to $82.66 per barrel amid US President Donald Trump’s announcement of…

Bulgarian aerobic gymnasts win gold and silver in junior events at Oradea World Cup

Sofia, Aug 2 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgarian athletes have won gold and silver medals in the junior category at the FIG Aerobic Gymnastics World Cup…

African governments expand HIV funding after PEPFAR cuts

By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Rio de Janeiro, July 31, GNA – African governments are increasing domestic financing and reforming health systems to sustain…

Scientists advance Sudan Ebola vaccine development

Rio de Janeiro, July 30, GNA – Scientists are advancing multiple vaccine candidates against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, raising prospects for…

AIDS 2026: Access key to ending AIDS by 2030

By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Rio de Janeiro, July 29, GNA – Access to new long-acting HIV prevention medicines, rather than scientific innovation, is…

China-Africa Salon: Africa’s industrial takeoff “only beginning,” says Chinese entrepreneur

Nairobi, July 29 (Xinhua/GNA) – Sany Heavy Industry, one of China’s largest construction machinery manufacturers, posted 3.5 billion yuan (about 517 million U.S. dollars) in…

How Xi takes Chinese porcelain culture to the world

Beijing, July 29 (Xinhua/GNA) – The kilns of the eastern Chinese city of Jingdezhen have transformed mounds of humble clay into exquisite porcelain that…

AIDS 2026 opens with push for HIV funding, equity

By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Rio de Janeiro, July 28, GNA – Global leaders have called for renewed political commitment, sustainable financing and equitable…

Africa–China trade surges 19.6% in first half of 2026 following expanded zero-tariff policy

African exports to China rise by more than 22 per cent as duty-free access and faster customs procedures strengthen bilateral trade. July 28 (TV…

Brent Oil price falls below $84 per barrel, first time since July 17 – Trading data

Moscow, July 28 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Global oil prices fell by more than 2% on Tuesday, and the price of a barrel of Brent…