The first European giant to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank was the UK and the country’s new ambassador to China, Barbara Janet Woodward, said the move to become a member of the new Asian bank was part of the larger goal to deepen trade […]
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Thousands have crossed into China to escape fighting between rebels and the Myanmar government. China is offering humanitarian aid to the refugees who are also getting a lot of help from civilians.
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A delegation from China is now in Switzerland to join the latest round of talks on curbing Iran’s nuclear program. The deadline for reaching a framework agreement is less than two weeks away.
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Images from the Persian New Year celebration. Photography by Elmira Jafari.
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Elmira Jafari is a guest producer with CCTV America in Washington, D.C. She occasionally blogs about Iran and Iranian culture.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud Party scored a resounding victory in Israel’s election, final results showed Wednesday, a stunning turnaround after a tight race that had put his lengthy rule in jeopardy.
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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party achieved a sweeping victory in Tuesday’s national election gaining six mandates over center-left contender Zionist union.
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President Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan government published a letter in the New York Times to the people of the United States on Tuesday.
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KUNMING — Xie Xinsong, the deputy mayor of Kunming, the capital city of southwest China’s Yunnan province, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, the local disciplinary watchdog announced on Wednesday.
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Gunmen opened fire Wednesday at a major museum in Tunisia’s capital, Tunis, killing 17 tourists as dozens more sprinted to safety. At least 21 people in all were killed, including two gunmen, but some attackers may have escaped, authorities said.
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The latest report from the International Federation of Robotics says China will have more robots operating in its production plants by 2017 than any other country. This comes as the country’s car and electronics factories are becoming increasingly automated.
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The Nigerian film industry is the third most valuable movie business in the world, following Hollywood and Bollywood, and its popularity keeps growing in Africa, America and the Caribbean.
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The Year of China in South Africa was celebrated today in Johannesburg with a special visit by China’s Culture Minister to the prestigious Joburg Ballet company.
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Collectors and dealers from around the world are flocking to New York this week for Asia Art Week. It’s an annual event that focuses on auctioning off art from a number of Asian countries, making the event one of the largest in the world. The […]
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The International Space Station’s Instagram feed is a great place to see what astronauts and cosmonauts are up to while working on missions miles above Earth. Social media savvy space workers use a variety of platforms, like Twitter, to share their outer space experiences with […]
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Critics have lambasted the NSA ever since 2013, when documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed the extent of the agency’s digital spying reach. A lawsuit has been brought on by multiple organizations including Human Rights Watch and Wikimedia Foundation.
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Progress is reported in talks over Iran’s nuclear program. Many of the gaps over technical issues have been resolved. The P5 + 1 group of countries and Iran have a deadline of the end of the month to reach a framework agreement with China expected […]
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As Crimea marks one year since the area was annexed by Russia from Ukraine, it’s a time for many of its residents to reflect back on this historic shift. A Ukrainian poll released this month found a full 82 percent of Crimeans happy to be […]
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From revolutionizing human thinking to predicting victory in sports, technology is moving only forward. The world’s largest ICT trade fair kicked off in Germany. It is a showcase of some of the most cutting-edge technology coming to market.
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Apple’s launch of its first wearable device, the Apple Watch, is aimed squarely at China with some features designed to lure wealthy Chinese consumers. China is well poised to surpass the Tech giant’s top two markets: the United States and Europe.
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Soon regulators may not be able to keep up with the latest technologies. So-called ‘deep learning’ is increasingly becoming a part of not only the tech world, but also mainstream society. It refers to computer algorithms designed to mimic human brain activity. Two companies playing […]
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France, Germany and Italy are the latest western countries to sign-up for the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. That brings the number of founding members to over 30. The new Asian lender was set up to fund energy, transport and infrastructure projects in the region.
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Art Basel is considered one of the world’s leading showcases of both Modern and contemporary art. Every year, the Basel gallerists put on exhibits in three locations: Hong Kong, Florida’s Miami Beach and Basel of Switzerland. Art Basel 2015 in Hong Kong was held March […]
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In a statement Tuesday, U.S. Republican congressman Aaron Schock said he would be stepping down from his position in the U.S. House of Representatives effective March 31st amid an investigation into his office’s spending.
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The White House will no longer subject its Office of Administration to the Freedom of Information Act, according to a final rule added to the U.S. Federal Register Tuesday morning and effective the same day.
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Although South Korea cut its interest rate to boost its economic recovery, it’s unlikely to help one of the most underlying problems in the country’s economy: youth unemployment. Coupled with the nation’s rapidly aging population, South Korea is struggling to find solutions for its future […]
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama promoted U.S-Irish ties on St. Patrick’s Day as proof of America’s immigrant-friendly tradition, donning green for the occasion. He and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny urged Congress to follow Obama’s lead on immigration.
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The foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will meet on Saturday for the first time in nearly three years in a bid to restore cooperation between the three Asian economic powers, South Korea’s foreign ministry said.
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The head of the U.S. Secret Service says he is frustrated about the latest allegations of wrongdoing by two senior agents.
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Special inspections will be conducted to remove the threat of heavy air pollution which has been forecast to hit northern China in late March, the Ministry of Environmental Protection said on Tuesday.
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Brazilian prosecutors formally charged the treasurer of the ruling Workers’ Party and 26 others with corruption linked to state-run Petrobras on Monday, in the latest blow to President Dilma Rousseff in a widening scandal.
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After years of scoffing at the threat from smartphones, Nintendo Co. is doing an about face and entering an alliance with Japanese mobile game company DeNA Co. to develop games for mobile devices.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory after a tight national election appeared to give him the upper hand in forming the country’s next coalition government.
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Landmark buildings across Ireland and the world have been floodlit green for St. Patrick’s Day as global celebrations of the Emerald Isle’s patron saint are culminating in parades and celebrations in Dublin, New York and scores of other cities Tuesday. Here are photos from St. […]
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British-born Iranian Cyrus Massoudi took a three-year journey to Iran. What he discovered: A rich culture, stunning landscape, warm hospitality, and delicious food. He wrote about the experience in a new book, “Land of the Turquoise Mountains.”
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SINGAPORE — Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s condition has “worsened due to an infection” and he is on antibiotics, according to a statement by Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Tuesday.
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Chinatown in San Francisco is America’s largest, taking up approximately 28 blocks of the city. It’s also the very first Chinatown in the US. Age appears to be catching up with the historic district.
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Peru is cracking down on sexual harassment in its streets. A new law could put offenders behind bars for up to 12 years.
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Venezuela’s legislature granted expanded powers to President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday. The president says he needs these powers in order respond to recent U-S sanctions.
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China has enhanced its protection for consumers with new regulations regarding online shopping. Online shopping customers will now be able to return opened goods and get a full refund within seven days without providing any reason.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has officially opened the world’s largest information and communications technology trade fair in the German city of Hanover. China’s Vice Premier Ma Kai is also attending the CeBIT event which is a business and IT event. China is an official partner […]
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China’s annual legislative sessions wrapped up on March 15th. Premier Li Keqiang addressed major issues, mostly about the economy.
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Houston’s annual rodeo couldn’t have come at a better time as the recent drop in oil prices continues to weigh down the energy industry in Texas. The month-long event features traditional cowboys and livestock auctions, concerts, shopping and dining. Last year, it brought in nearly […]
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Crimea’s referendum vote was condemned illegal by the European Union and the United States. A series of sanctions against Russia and Crimea followed as a result, stifling Russia’s economy.
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The bomb left a scene of chaos and utter devastation with 5 dead and several injured in Dashuisangshu village in Yunnan province where the incident occurred.
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Neutral ground, where negotiators will attempt to put aside differences regarding Iran’s nuclear program and come together to reach a deal.
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The biotech company Vitargent has successfully used fish embryos to test for toxins in consumer products. The Hong Kong-based startup’s new technology can test for contaminants in a wide range of commodities, from food products to cosmetics.
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Women in Thailand have been voicing their dissatisfaction that they are being excluded from government and that women’s interests will be poorly represented in the new constitution.
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Can Iraqi security forces and Shia militias take control of Saddam Hussein’s home city? It’s the biggest counter offensive by Iraqi security forces against ISIL.
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Athletes are known for beating the odds and overcoming obstacles. But then there are some athletes who never give up, who chase their dreams with persistence and ferocity, and who refuse to see failure as an endpoint.
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