Headline News Podcast
1) Displaced Lebanese people begin returning despite danger warnings: UN
UN humanitarians say thousands of the 1.2 million people displaced in southern Lebanon are returning home following the ceasefire with Israel despite danger warnings.
2) Iran says Strait of Hormuz back under full control
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is back under the control of its military. Iranian authorities have attributed this decision to a failure of the U.S. to provide freedom of navigation for vessels travel...Show More
3) Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option
Iran says it will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, after the foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open to commercial shipping for the dura...Show More
4) China, Namibia to further promote south-south cooperation
China and Namibia have pledged in a joint statement to amplify the voice and influence of developing countries in global decision-making, and promote south-south cooperation. It follows talks between ...Show More
5) China slams Japan over Taiwan Strait transit
China says it opposes the entry of a Japan Self-Defense Forces vessel into the Taiwan Strait. A foreign ministry spokesperson says China has lodged a protest with Japan, saying the move threatens Chin...Show More
6) China outlines policy priorities to boost economic resilience
Chinese authorities have outlined a set of policy priorities aimed at strengthening economic momentum, expanding domestic demand and ensuring stable development.
7) Report says China leads the world in nuclear power capacity
A new industry report says China now leads the world in nuclear power capacity. It shows the country's total installed nuclear capacity has reached 125 million kilowatts, ranking first globally.
8) A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect following an earlier announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has killed more than 2,00...Show More
9) Shenzhou-21 crew completes spacewalk as astronaut sets new record
The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's space station has successfully completed a spacewalk, with one astronaut setting a new national record.
10) China-Europe freight train services support supply chains amid global strains
China-Europe freight train services saw strong growth in the first quarter, with the goods transported up by 22 percent. The China-Europe Railway Express handled over 5,400 train trips from January to...Show More