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Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement despite reported progress in the past days. Azerbaijan is mourning for the 38 victims killed in a plane crash in Kazakhstan. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees is calling for more international support to deal with the crisis in Sudan after reporting a mass exodus of civilians fleeing the escalating violen...

Israel says its negotiating team has returned from Qatar after having what it calls "meaningful" talks for a deal to release the hostages held in Gaza. Residents of a war-ravaged neighborhood in eastern Damascus are returning home to check the conditions of their houses. An Azerbaijani passenger plane with 67 people on board has crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau.

Israeli and Palestinian officials say they are coming closer to a ceasefire deal, but crucial differences remain unresolved. The suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and murder. The UK economy flatlines in the third quarter, with legal services firms and bars-and-restaurants recording a weaker than expected performance.

Hamas says a truce agreement with Israel is closer than ever, with several points to be finalized. Yemen's Houthi group claims to have targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier after U.S. airstrikes on the country’s capital. German police say the suspect involved in a Christmas market attack in Magdeburg faces multiple charges of murder.

Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterates the importance of adhering to“One Country, Two Systems" as Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a global governance framework for artificial intelligence, warning that AI is evolving faster than the humanity’s ability to control it. The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass a...

Mediators in Doha express hope for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas "in the coming days". The U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive reduction in this easing cycle. Southern African countries are reeling from extreme weather events, with millions struggling to cope with the deadly forces of nature.

Hamas says reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges is possible if Israel stops setting new conditions. A UN official says challenges in Syria require support that goes beyond humanitarian aid. Moscow vows revenge against Ukraine for the killing of a Russian general as Kyiv claims responsibility.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's loss in a confidence vote in parliament paves the way for a snap election in February. South Korea's Constitutional Court sets a Monday deadline for President Yoon Suk-yeol to submit a written argument for his impeachment trial. Aid is slow to reach those in need on the French territory of Mayotte following Cyclone Chido, which has moved to the African continent and...

The Israeli government approves a plan to expand settlements in the Golan Heights, aiming to double the Israeli population in the Syrian territory. Winter weather advisories are in place in at least 23 states in the U.S. as heavy rain and snow sweep across the nation. Spain promises to legalize nearly a million undocumented migrants for the next three years.

South Korea's parliament advances the time to vote on the second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol by an hour on Saturday afternoon. Israel indicates that its military will stay longer in the Syrian territories it has seized, offering no timeline for departure. China marks the National Memorial Day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre which took place 87 years ago.

South Korea’s opposition parties submit a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol, aiming for a vote on Saturday. The Syrian Military Operation Administration is encouraging residents to resume their daily activities and contribute to rebuilding Syria amid uncertainties and challenges. The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate,...

Syrian ministers from the newly formed transitional government meet members of the ousted administration of Bashar al-Assad to discuss the transfer of state institutions. South Korean lawmakers are set to vote again this weekend on the opposition's move to impeach the president. The suspect charged with murder in the shooting of the CEO of one of the largest health insurers in the U.S. makes a def...

Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa starts discussions on transferring power after unseating President Bashar al-Assad. Violence escalates in Haiti, with over 100 people killed in a massacre in the largest slum in Port-au-Prince. A man suspected of killing the CEO of one of the largest insurers in the U.S. is in police custody following a five-day manhunt.

Opposition forces in Syria have seized control of the country’s capital Damascus and announced the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule. What other actions did the rebels take and how is Damascus faring after they took control? What are the reactions from the international community?

French President Emannuel Macron says he will nominate a new prime minister within the coming days to replace Michel Barnier, who was ousted in a non-confidence vote. South Korea's ruling party chief warns of the danger President Yoon Suk-yeol poses, citing potential extreme actions like the emergency martial law. International mediators have reportedly resumed negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire.

The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. South Korea's national police agency is investigating President Yoon Suk-yeol over the possible crime of internal insurrection, as Parliament prepares to vote on his impeachment. A manhunt is underway after a shooter killed the chief executive of one of the largest insurers in the U.S.

South Korean opposition parties submit a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law. The UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting over Syria as the conflict intensifies. The political crisis in France continues as Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.

The French government is facing collapse after opposition parties submitted no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The Israeli military strikes Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon, with Lebanese authorities reporting 11 deaths. Some African countries begin intercepting migrants attempting to make dangerous crossings, which have led to rising maritime accidents.

Syria is grappling with a new wave of violence as rebel forces launch a large-scale offensive. U.S. President Joe Biden pardons his son, Hunter Biden, who faces sentencing for federal tax and gun convictions. The Social Democratic Party of Romania is projected to win the most seats in the parliamentary elections.

France's sovereign borrowing costs rise above Greece's for the first time amid government instability. Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of violating the one-day-old ceasefire deal. Rescuers in eastern Uganda are searching for more than 110 people believed to be buried in a landslide.

People displaced from southern Lebanon are returning home during the 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. EU lawmakers endorse the new European Commission leadership headed by Ursula von der Leyen. China welcomes home the remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers from South Korea.

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is in effect. French farmers reject the Mercosur trade deal with South American countries. U.S. travelers may have to face higher prices this Thanksgiving week.

Over the past decade, major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics has been conducted on all fronts, with the goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind. As the year 2024 marks a decade of accomplishments in China's major-country diplomacy, we delve into stories that tell of Xi Jinping’s diplomatic philosophy and reflect on how China has been striving to bring stability...

The Israeli cabinet meets to discuss a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, with both sides expected to take action to ease tensions. Northern China braces for blizzards and freezing cold while the U.S. experiences severe weather ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. More foreign exhibitors are attending this year's China International Supply Chain Expo, with around half coming from the U.S. and Europe.

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks and claim they shot down the attacking vehicles overnight. The WHO continues to classify Mpox a public health emergency in light of rising infections. And countries are still divided over climate funding following the conclusion of the COP29 UN climate talks.