… and to deport Chinese journalist, rights groups warn of persecution By Reuters July 17, 2026 03:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing …
… are expected to change if they are dislodged by sprinters such as Jordan Anthony (USA), who is placed third with 16 points, and Leotlela Gift (South Africa), who is fifth with 15 points so far. “I will keep going and getting prepared for next year's World Championships in Beijing …
… ) Central Committee and secretary of the Working Committee of the Central Party and State Institutions, addresses a ceremony honoring outstanding Party members, exemplary Party workers, and advanced grassroots Party organizations of central Party and state institutions in Beijing …
… usable rocket for the first time By AFP July 11, 2026 02:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter China’s President Xi Jinping reacts during the second plenary session of the National People's Congress in Beijing …
… REUTERS/Stringer Audio By Vocalize China on Friday said it would step up cooperation with Namibia in the Southern African state's energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors during talks in Beijing between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi …
… , 2026 11:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize China and Russia will hold their annual joint naval exercises this month and conduct patrols in unspecified areas of the Pacific Ocean, Beijing …
… An earlier agreement for the broader Rironi–Mau Summit corridor with a consortium led by France's Vinci was terminated, and a new deal involving Chinese contractors was struck during President William Ruto's state visit to Beijing in April 2025. …
German police responded to Leipzig-Halle airport after discovering an explosives-laden drone on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane; another aircraft collided with an unknown flying object nearby before landing safely, prompting diversions for several hours. Ukraine's ambassador blamed Russia for the incident, though authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
German police responded to Leipzig-Halle airport after discovering an explosives-laden drone on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane; another aircraft collided with an unknown flying object nearby before landing safely, prompting diversions for several hours. Ukraine's ambassador blamed Russia for the incident, though authorities said the investigation is ongoing.
Taiwan's largest military drills of the year, the annual "Han Kuang" exercise running August 5-14, involve combat scenarios for troops and reservists practising responses to a potential Chinese invasion. Civilians will participate in exercises including air raid drills and temporary mobile internet slowdowns.
German police responded to a security incident at Leipzig-Halle airport after an explosives-laden drone was discovered on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane; another aircraft also collided with an unknown flying object before landing safely. Ukraine's ambassador blamed Russia, though authorities said the investigation was ongoing.
Kenya has opened a Consulate General in Guangzhou to strengthen trade and investment ties with China and provide consular services to Kenyans in southern China. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing'oei presided over the inauguration, describing it as a significant milestone in Kenya's engagement with one of China's most economically vibrant regions.
Kenya has inaugurated a new Consulate General in Guangzhou to deepen trade ties with China and bring consular services closer to Kenyans in the south. The consulate covers Guangdong, Fujian and Hainan Provinces and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and will serve Kenyans in the region while supporting Chinese partners engaged in trade and investment with Kenya.
Julius Yego, Kenya's former world champion javelin thrower and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, is preparing for his final Commonwealth Games appearance in Glasgow, where he won his first gold medal in 2014 and became the first Kenyan to win the men's javelin title at the Games.
A Vietnamese cargo ship carrying 62 people sank in stormy weather in the South China Sea on Sunday. Rescuers, supported by Chinese forces, saved 45 people, with authorities actively searching for 17 remaining.
A Vietnamese cargo vessel with 62 crew members sank near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea, according to Chinese state media. Of the crew, 39 were rescued and 23 remain missing; Chinese and Vietnamese vessels are conducting search and rescue operations.
U.S. President Trump warned China and Russia against selling weapons to Iran, saying he believes assurances from Xi Jinping and Putin that they are not currently doing so. The warning comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are providing Iran with targeting information following strikes on U.S. bases.
A visitor to Changsha and Beijing describes abundant tree-lined streets, walking and cycling paths, and free public parks that serve as vibrant community spaces where residents exercise, play, and socialise. The accessibility and lack of entry fees foster a sense of belonging among all users.
China has asked Thailand to extradite journalist Bai Zhaodong, who has been detained at a Bangkok immigration centre since January. Rights groups Reporters Without Borders and Safeguard Defenders say Bai faces political persecution and torture for his reporting on Chinese government corruption, and have urged Thailand not to deport him.
As the Diamond League circuit nears its conclusion, Kenyan stars Edmund Serem, Simon Koech, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi are among those competing for points to qualify for the finals in Brussels on September 4-5. Wanyonyi leads the 800m/1000m standings with 22 points after setting a 1000m world record in Monaco, while Serem and Koech have already secured their places in the final.
China expelled Ma Xingrui, 66, a former top Xinjiang official and Politburo member, from the Communist Party and removed him from all posts over corruption allegations including nepotism, bribery, and paying for sex, according to state media.
China successfully landed a reusable Long March-10B rocket for the first time on Friday, according to its space agency, marking a major step in its space ambitions and in reducing launch costs. The first stage was recovered via a net-capture system on a seaborne platform after the rocket placed a satellite into orbit from Hainan.
During a state visit to Beijing, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah secured commitments from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to step up cooperation in energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors. Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking investment to implement election pledges to create jobs and diversify the Namibian economy.
Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa has signed a two-year contract with Egyptian Women's Premier League side FC Masar after completing a move from Tanzanian club Simba Queens, where she spent four years. Shikangwa views the transfer as a platform to advance her career and compete at the highest level.
China has released Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, an unregistered congregation, after being detained since October on suspicion of illegal use of information networks. Jin's release followed U.S. President Donald Trump raising his case with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, and he has since arrived in Los Angeles.
China has released Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, an unregistered congregation, after being detained since October on suspicion of illegal use of information networks. US President Donald Trump raised Jin's case with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, and Jin has since arrived in Los Angeles.
China and Russia will conduct their annual joint naval exercises this month off Qingdao and conduct patrols in unspecified areas of the Pacific Ocean, according to Beijing's defence ministry.
The 25.3-kilometre A104 highway upgrade from James Gichuru Road Junction to Rironi, meant to be completed by August 2020, remains incomplete. The project has affected businesses, with fuel stations and other establishments remaining closed or relocated.
A small aircraft about the size of a car crashed into CITIC Tower, a 108-storey skyscraper in Beijing's central business district, on Friday, causing damage to glass panels on a high floor. Police closed roads and restricted photography at the scene, with no immediate official comment.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit against the US Defense Department over its inclusion in a list of companies the Pentagon says have ties to the Chinese military. Alibaba denies it is a military-linked firm and says the designation is "arbitrary and capricious."
Chinese tech giant Alibaba filed a federal lawsuit against the US Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm, contesting the Pentagon's decision to include it in a list of companies with ties to the Chinese military. Alibaba says the determination is "arbitrary and capricious" and has no basis in fact or law.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya sits at the intersection of competing interests from Washington, Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow, with its strategic position on Indian Ocean trade routes and as East Africa's largest economy making it a contested prize in a broader geopolitical competition.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told US President Donald Trump at a G7 summit that sanctions and pressure on North Korea are not working, citing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia stemming from the Ukraine war as the reason for diminished sanctions effectiveness.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has introduced draft regulations to curb "unfair" competition among food delivery platforms like Meituan and Taobao Shangou, targeting subsidy campaigns that artificially reduce prices. The proposed rules would prevent platforms from coercing merchants into subsidy schemes or forcing merchants and delivery drivers to bear subsidy costs.
China's foreign minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart that all sides must "genuinely implement" their commitments after Tehran and Washington reached a memorandum of understanding to end their war, and called for careful handling of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
China has recently hosted multiple world leaders and senior officials, positioning itself as a major economic, technological, and diplomatic power through initiatives like the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation that focus on trade, infrastructure, and investment partnerships.
China's foreign minister told Pakistan that the second phase of US-Iran negotiations, which Pakistan has helped mediate and which are set to produce a memorandum of understanding on Friday, will be "more difficult" than the first stage. Wang Yi said the current consensus is a new starting point, not a final destination, and called for greater UN Security Council involvement and sustained efforts from all parties toward lasting Middle East peace.
Taiwan's National Security Bureau has launched a website inviting Chinese citizens who share democratic values to report intelligence on Beijing. The platform, modeled on practices of intelligence agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, was introduced as Taipei accuses Beijing of using espionage and infiltration to weaken its defences.