2 h. ago The 15th Beijing International Film Festival To Celebrate A Global Multitude Of Films And Filmmakers

The 15th Beijing International Film Festival To Celebrate A Global Multitude Of Films And Filmmakers  mxdwn Movies

Culture

3 h. ago South Africa church holds mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people, some polygamous

Sunday’s ceremonies would see some men marry their sixth or seventh wives, a church spokesman said. Other grooms would marry multiple brides.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump to gut US diplomacy in Africa, cut global soft power, according to draft order

‘Non-essential embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa shall be closed’ and remaining missions to be consolidated, draft order says.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump aid cuts strain response to health crises worldwide: WHO

Since taking office, President Trump has frozen foreign aid funding, moved to dismantle USAID, and announced plans to leave the WHO.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Beauty brands, Chinatown neighborhood markets in the US, and gaming companies brace for impact

Trump tariffs live updates: Beauty brands, Chinatown neighborhood markets in the US, and gaming companies brace for impact  Yahoo Finance

Economics

10 h. ago Global spotlight on Beijing as humanoid robots run half marathon, garnering wide attention

Global spotlight on Beijing as humanoid robots run half marathon, garnering wide attention  Global Times

Sport

11 h. ago Vance meets Pope Francis amid row over Trump’s migrant plans

Vance’s motorcade was on Vatican territory for 17 minutes. The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of opinions’ including current conflicts.

Politics

12 h. ago Expert warns China poised to interfere in Trump tariff deal with EU

Expert warns China poised to interfere in Trump tariff deal with EU  Fox News

Events

12 h. ago Editorial cartoons for April 20, 2025: El Salvador prison, Trump vs. Harvard, China trade war

Editorial cartoons for April 20, 2025: El Salvador prison, Trump vs. Harvard, China trade war  Syracuse.com

Events

12 h. ago ‘Complacent’ US risks losing out to China in Global South tech race, report says

Washington risks ‘falling behind’ in the race to shape advanced technology if it does not engage with developing countries, report warns.

Events

13 h. ago Male professor in Beijing sacked for sexually harassing male student and misusing research funds

Male professor in Beijing sacked for sexually harassing male student and misusing research funds  Global Times

Society

13 h. ago Chinese ambassador warns US not to repeat tariff mistakes of the Great Depression era

American mistakes in the wake of the Wall Street Crash such as protectionist measures are ‘still fresh today’, Xie Feng warns.

Events

15 h. ago China’s C909 passenger jet spreads wings with VietJet, after TransNusa, Lao Airlines

Vietnam becomes third Southeast Asian country to sign on the Comac-made aircraft, which will be operated on lease from Chengdu Airlines.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Diplomatic domino effect’: will France’s push for Palestinian statehood isolate the US?

France’s president is seizing a global leadership vacuum left by Washington to champion a two-state solution. The effects could be profound.

Politics

15 h. ago With African mining interests at stake, China wades into DRC

As M23 rebels cause havoc in the DRC, China has taken the unusual step to speak out. But experts say it isn’t a total policy departure.

Politics

15 h. ago With African mining interests at stake, China wades into DR Congo

As M23 rebels cause havoc in the DR Congo, China has taken the unusual step to speak out. But experts say it isn’t a total policy departure.

Politics

16 h. ago How should Hongkongers react to being dragged into Trump’s tariff war?

US tariffs are bound to damage the city’s economy, including through potential job losses and further price rises.

Politics

16 h. ago Video: How China and the E.U. Are Reacting to Trump’s Tariffs

Video: How China and the E.U. Are Reacting to Trump’s Tariffs  The New York Times

Politics

16 h. ago ‘Hong Kong could fall short of 2% growth forecast amid Trump tariffs’

Veteran banker George Leung also says local stock market may experience short-term fluctuations.

Politics

17 h. ago Chinese scholars suggest peaceful path with Philippines in South China Sea dispute

Experts emphasise compromise and reject ‘megaphone diplomacy’ to avoid conflicts in the disputed waterway.

Politics