Headline News

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Tehran has goodwill toward the negotiations with the U.S. but has no trust in the country, as he leads a delegation to participate in peace talks with the U.S. in Islamabad.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the negotiation delegations from Iran and the U.S. are holding talks in Islamabad to find a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict.

Canton Fair, China's largest and longest-running trade event, will open in Guangzhou on Wednesday. The Ministry of Commerce says this year's fair will feature more than 30-thousand exhibitors across over 75-thousand booths.

Xi Jinping said this meeting between the CPC and KMT leaders after 10 years is of great significance for developing relations between the two parties and across the Taiwan Strait.

Chinese border authorities report a sharp rise in cross-border travel in the first quarter of 2026. Officials say the country recorded 185 million entries and exits, up 13.5 percent from a year earlier.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is ready to work with North Korea to consolidate positive momentum in bilateral relations.

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund has called for global coordination to counter the economic impact of the Middle East War.

China's State Council has unveiled plans for a new pilot free trade zone in Inner Mongolia autonomous region. This is part of the country's efforts to open up the north and promote high quality development.

China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team has returned to Shanghai aboard the Xuelong icebreaker after 160 days and over 34,000 nautical miles. The team completed a record-breaking hot-water drilling test in the Qilin Subglacial Lake.

Israel has launched its heaviest and deadliest attacks on Lebanon since targeting Hezbollah last month. Lebanon's civil defense authorities report that more than 250 people have been killed.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration are reportedly weighing a plan to punish NATO allies he sees as unhelpful in the recent U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Iranian media reports say the Strait of Hormuz has been fully closed, forcing oil tankers to turn back. This comes after more than 250 people were killed in major Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon on Wednesday.

The Israeli military says it has completed "the largest coordinated strike across Lebanon" since the start of the regional conflict. Lebanese media reported that the airstrikes on Beirut hit several densely populated neighborhoods.

China has welcomed the ceasefire arrangement announced by the United States and Iran. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson also expressed support for the mediation efforts made by countries such as Pakistan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of the country's service sector. He urged efforts towards specialization and the high end of the value chain.

The training center of Chinese Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan has reported suspected online harassment to police, condemning cyberbullying and toxic fandom.

The Chinese mainland says the ongoing visit by the chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang party is conducted on the shared political basis of the 1992 Consensus and opposition to "Taiwan independence."

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will pause planned strikes on Iran for two weeks if Tehran fully and safely reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it has accepted a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal and promises safe passage through Hormuz during the truce.

The United Nations Security Council has failed to adopt a draft resolution which aims to enhance maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated To Lam on his election as the president of Vietnam, expressing willingness to push forward the building of a China-Vietnam Community with a Shared Future.

China has expressed concern over Japan's move to ease restrictions on arms exports, as Japan's ruling party discussed a draft government proposal involving plans to revise the implementation guidelines for the three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology.

The crew members of NASA's Artemis II mission have set a new milestone in human spaceflight, traveling farther from Earth than any humans in history.

China has reported strong consumption growth during the recent Qingming Festival holiday. Official data shows average daily sales of key retail and catering businesses rose 2.4 percent compared to a year ago.

The United Nations says it is alarmed by U.S. rhetoric suggesting possible attacks on key infrastructure in Iran. A UN spokesperson says comments about targeting power plants, bridges and other facilities have raised serious concerns.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran has finalized its demands to end the war in the Middle East, but will not bow to pressure as to when it will reveal them.

China has issued guidelines to advance the e-commerce sector, outlining key measures to deepen the integration of the digital and real economies.

China's railways are gearing up for a major travel rush as the Qingming Festival holiday comes to an end. Authorities expect around 20.8 million passenger trips on the final day of the holiday.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, have agreed to increase oil production by 206,000 barrels per day starting in May.

China has expressed its readiness to work closely with Russia to help ease tensions in the Middle East. In a phone call, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov agreed on the need for a ceasefire and a return to dialogue.

China has completed the maiden flight of an unmanned cargo aircraft powered by a homegrown megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine. The successful 16-minute test flight signals progress in China’s push to turn hydrogen-powered flight from a lab concept into an industrial reality.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation says its operational facilities were struck by Iranian drones, sparking fires and causing significant damage.

U.S. officials say both crew members from a downed F-15E in Iran have been recovered after a "heavy firefight." Iran's Revolutionary Guards said several aircraft were destroyed during the U.S. mission to find a stranded airman in Iran.

Many Chinese people are observing the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, by honoring heroes who gave their lives for the people's liberation.

Yemen's Houthi group says it has carried out a joint military operation targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport and other key military sites, using a ballistic missile and multiple drones.

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Tehran seeks to secure the terms of a "conclusive and lasting" end to the U.S. and Israeli war imposed on the country.

Two fast-moving wildfires broke out Friday in Southern California, triggering evacuations and warnings. The Springs Fire expanded to over 4,100 acres in Riverside County as of Friday evening.

The Pentagon says as many as 365 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel launched large-scale attacks on Iran on February 28.

China's government-backed trade-in programs are giving a strong boost to consumer spending. Data shows that more than 60 million purchases were made under the scheme in the first quarter of 2026.

The World Health Organization has appealed for immediate support to sustain health services in five conflict‑affected Middle Eastern countries, including Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Jordan.

China expects over 90 million railway trips during the Qingming Festival holiday rush. With 18 million daily trips on average, a peak of 21 million is forecast for Saturday.

Min Aung Hlaing won Myanmar's presidential election, securing 429 out of 584 votes in the Union Parliament.

China has overtaken the United States by its widest margin in 20 years, according to a new Gallup global approval report. In 2025, China's rating rose to 36% while U.S. approval fell to 31%, marking just the third time China has led in two decades.

Chinese authorities described the handover as the first drug-related fugitive repatriated from the U.S. in recent years, highlighting a milestone in bilateral counter-narcotics cooperation.

China has called for closer cooperation between the United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council to help maintain peace and stability in the Middle East.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly requested the immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George.

A Britain-led virtual meeting has called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as international pressure mounts over the ongoing crisis.

China has urged that military actions in the Strait of Hormuz should stop immediately, saying that the issues must be resolved through dialogue.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is ready to work with Bahrain to help end conflict and restore stability in the Middle East during a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart.

The UN Security Council will focus on the Middle East in April, taking up key issues in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is achieving its core strategic goals in the conflict with Iran.