Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from China

UK and Canadian citizens can now travel visa-free to China for 30 days from February 17

British and Canadian citizens can now enjoy visa-free travel to mainland China for up to 30 days for tourism, business, or family visits, effective February 17th. This significant policy shift, initially lasting until year-end, aims to boost people-to-people exchanges and follows recent high-level discussions.

The Times of India

'Doing deal with Iran not easy': Marco Rubio over nuclear agreement with Tehran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that reaching an agreement with Iran is difficult due to its leadership's policy decisions being based on radical Shia theology. He also warned against over-reliance on any single country for critical goods, emphasizing diversification is not anti-China but a matter of economic security.

The Times of India

First Minister questioned over engagement with China, but not US president

UUP leader Jon Burrow was speaking after Michelle O’Neill confirmed she will not attend the White House on St Patrick’s Day.

Evening Standard

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 in restructuring plan, report says

Plant closures possible as part of German carmaker’s efforts to create resilience in face of competition from China

The Guardian - UK

Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China

Workers decried John Paulson’s plan after billionaire painted himself as advocate for domestic manufacturing

The Guardian - US

The US is merely the latest to join the global rush to hoard critical minerals

JD Vance is seeking to create a ‘trading bloc’ as shortages and climate crises mean a kaleidoscope of rare earths are increasingly jealously guarded

The Guardian - UK

How Chinese fine dining is redefining America’s takeout perception

Many are set to introduce special interpretations of traditional Lunar New Year dishes for the Year of the Fire Horse, which commences on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why the UK has announced a border security deal with China – and what it could mean for small boat crossings

The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, recently visited China to announce what was described as a reset in relations between London and Beijing. Among the economic and diplomatic announcements was a surprising element: a new agreement on border security.

The Conversation

Taiwanese president vows to strengthen island’s defences in Lunar New Year message

President Lai delivers address from radar station in Taiwan’s central mountain range

The Independent UK

China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

China is letting British and Canadian citizens enter without a visa as it tries to boost tourism and business

The Independent UK

What are Global Markets Watching Monday?

Yes, US markets are closed, but world markets continue to trade.

Barchart

Made in Europe but wanted elsewhere: Is the EU at a crossroads over self-driving vehicles?

While China and the US invest in autonomous vehicles, Europe hesitates.

Euronews

Massive fireworks store explosion in China kills eight ahead of Lunar New Year

An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns

The Independent UK

China hopes for a bumper lunar new year as world’s biggest migration begins

Year of the horse signals optimism and opportunity, with authorities keen that the extra day of holiday this year provides an economic boost

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Glass half full: Penfolds owner 'excited' despite loss

Treasury Wine Estates has posted a bottom-line net loss, but is confident ongoing efforts to cut costs and maintain healthy sales channels will bear fruit.

The Independent UK

When will British tourists be able to visit China visa-free?

Beijing says British passport holders will soon be able to enter without red tape

Fortune

U.S. literally can't afford to lose superpower status as debt looms—so we’re stuck in an 'increasingly loveless' marriage with Europe, analyst says

"Without NATO and its major allies, the U.S. would struggle to maintain its globally dominant role."

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Donald Trump and the climate crisis: the US is in reverse while China ploughs ahead

Editorial: The president’s destructive policies enrich fossil fuel billionaires, while Beijing has bet big on the green transition

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Fashion Central

Epstein Files expose Andrew’s China trip and a mystery dinner guest

New Epstein Files emails show Andrew’s adviser allegedly planned China meetings for Epstein as calls grow for a full probe into his trade envoy role.

The Times of India

China’s all-female police squad beats US all-male team at UAE SWAT Challenge: Reports

China's all-female police squad made a remarkable debut at the UAE SWAT Challenge, outperforming a US all-male team in a demanding obstacle course. Footage showed the Chinese officers, from Sichuan Police, completing a heavy tyre-carrying task significantly faster, highlighting their exceptional teamwork and endurance. This performance has ignited global discussions…

Newslaundry

South Central 62: Naravane memoir, LAC China claims and questions for the govt

This week, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the controversy over former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, and the political storm it has stirred in the Parliament. They are joined by senior journalist and founding editor of The Wire, MK Venu, and Caravan…

Axios

Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil

This could change Iran's calculus and push it to make more concessions regarding its nuclear program.

PC Gamer

The Overwatch dating sim and its associated rewards are back for a limited time, but it's still got far fewer romances than its China-exclusive counterpart

Sorry if you were hoping to woo Junker Queen or Mauga.

Times Life

7 Historic Empires Richer Than the Mughals You Probably Didn’t Learn About

When history recalls the wealthiest empires of the world, the Mughal Empire often features prominently for its opulent courts, monumental architecture, and dominance in the Indian subcontinent. At its peak around the 17th century, the Mughal Empire controlled about 24 % of the world’s economy, making it one of the…

TechRadar

'1 second in tens of billions of years': China's ultra-precise optical lattice clock gets international recognition as it challenges US hegemony on time

China’s optical lattice clock now contributes to global time, achieving unprecedented precision and challenging traditional caesium-based measurement systems.

1 … 203 204 205 206

People

Andrew MountbattenWindsor

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

European Union

39,075 stories

Bharatiya Janata Party

the International Energy Agency

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.