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GLOBAL HEADLINES

WORLD IN VIEW

NEWS ANALYSIS

GLOBAL HEADLINES

Clintons agree to testify in U.S. House Epstein investigation

Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' voting before midterm

WORLD IN VIEW

00:19

Trump says talks with Iran ongoing

Prof. Sachs warns: War with Iran would be a global disaster

Uruguayan reporter: More Latin Americans should visit China

NEWS ANALYSIS

Graphics: China–Uruguay relations at a glance

How to reduce the risk of Nipah virus infection

GLOBAL IN-DEPTH

Li Pinbao

New START nears expiry as global nuclear arms control faces test

03-Feb-2026

Stephen Brawer

A crossroads for humanity: Unity or survival of the fittest

03-Feb-2026

Stephen Ndegwa

Why the U.S. is reeling from frigid snow & ICE twin storms

02-Feb-2026

Chen Guifang

Upcoming U.S.-Iran talks in Istanbul: What are the chances of a deal?

03-Feb-2026

HOT TAKES

PRO TALK

HOT TAKES

Trump 'hopeful' of deal, Iran open to 'fair and just' talks

Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns U.S. Attack Would Spark Regional Conflict

Athletes bring 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Village to life

US open to Iran talks as regional mediators push for meeting

PRO TALK

Imran Khalid

A new era of strategic pragmatism in China-UK relations

Jiang Yuan

The dual face of Trump's 2026 China strategy

Anthony Moretti

Minneapolis immigration turmoil: Sign of erosion of U.S. society

Alexandr Svetlicinii

Why does China prevail in WTO dispute over U.S. subsidies?

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH

US pressure on Iran is reshaping global economic risk landscape

Escalating US military and economic pressure on Iran is amplifying global economic risks. Rising oil transport costs, heightened inflation, and potential disruption to critical maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy security and supply chains.

02-Feb-2026

Where will the Fed go: Loyal to law or to Trump?

02-Feb-2026

Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft

30-Jan-2026

01:04

India and EU reach landmark trade deal

27-Jan-2026

01:59

Colombia suspends electricity sales in trade spat with Ecuador

26-Jan-2026

ASIA-PACIFIC

Firsthand stories shaping the region

Japan's tourism sector faces headwinds as regional arrivals decline

03-Feb-2026

ROK ex-president's wife appeals against 20-month prison sentence

02-Feb-2026

China's C919 flies at Singapore Airshow to challenge global duopoly

China's COMAC C919 jet performs flight displays at the 2026 Singapore Airshow, showcasing its 5,555-km range and advanced cabin as it seeks to challenge the global aviation duopoly.

03-Feb-2026

China urges curb on Japan's right-wing remilitarization ambitions

03-Feb-2026

Heavy snowfall in Japan leaves 30 dead, 324 injured

03-Feb-2026

MIDDLE EAST

Local stories, global relevance

Middle East does not need Iran-U.S. war, UAE official says

The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, said Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president.

03-Feb-2026

Trump says talks ongoing, Iran demands sanctions relief

Plans for potential U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations remain uncertain as reports of an upcoming meeting in Istanbul were questioned by Iranian officials, while both sides continue to exchange warnings and bolster military deployments amid rising regional tensions.

03-Feb-2026

Israeli, U.S. navies hold joint drill in Red Sea

03-Feb-2026

Israel reopens Rafah Border Crossing

Israel on Monday reopened Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt to limited foot traffic, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave the enclave, and for the first time since the conflict, allowing others who had fled earlier to return, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

02-Feb-2026