Air France Extends Middle East Flight Suspensions Amid Rising Tensions
Air France extends Middle East flight suspensions through mid-March 2026 amid escalating regional tensions, impacting key Asia-Mideast travel routes.
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Air France extends Middle East flight suspensions through mid-March 2026 amid escalating regional tensions, impacting key Asia-Mideast travel routes.
Kenya plans to invest up to $155 million from its Kenya Pipeline Company IPO to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, enhancing regional connectivity.
Former AU chief Moussa Faki Mahamat endorses Senegal’s Macky Sall for UN secretary-general, highlighting consensus-building skills amid global challenges.
Chinese and Bahraini foreign ministers discuss Gulf tensions, with China advocating immediate ceasefire and renewed dialogue to stabilize the region.
Chinese and Kuwaiti foreign ministers discuss Middle East crisis, stressing immediate ceasefire and adherence to international law amid unauthorized military actions.
Chinese mainland officials condemn DPP authorities over alleged ‘Taiwan independence’ efforts during Taiwan leader’s controversial Japan visit, warning of regional consequences.
China’s BIGAI introduces OmniXtreme, enabling humanoid robots to perform advanced gymnastic and martial arts movements, marking a breakthrough in robotic agility and AI integration.
Iranian Red Crescent chief alleges civilian areas targeted in conflict, accuses US and Israel of violating international law amid environmental hazards.
China’s 2026 draft law seeks to strengthen national unity through legal frameworks, addressing regional development gaps and fostering ethnic cohesion amid modernization efforts.
Tunisia’s $1 billion airport expansion aims to boost annual passenger capacity to 18.5 million by 2031, enhancing regional connectivity and tourism.
CPPCC member Zhou Hanmin outlines China’s 2026 strategy for high-standard economic openness, emphasizing global collaboration and institutional reforms to drive international partnerships.
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar probe prepares for 2026 launch to search for water ice at Moon’s South Pole, potentially revolutionizing space exploration.
Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut’s southern suburbs, sparking a major fire and escalating regional tensions.
Punch, a young macaque in Japan, captures global hearts after bonding with a plush toy and forming connections with zoo companions. #GoPunch trends as his story inspires.
Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing represents President Xi at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, highlighting China’s commitment to global energy collaboration and climate goals.
China’s Special Envoy Ni Hong will attend Chile’s presidential inauguration on March 11, highlighting growing economic and diplomatic cooperation between Asia and Latin America.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Portugal’s new President Antonio Seguro, reaffirming commitment to strengthen strategic bilateral cooperation and economic partnerships.
China’s ‘Beautiful China’ initiative drives significant ecological improvements in 2026, enhancing air, water, and land quality while fostering sustainable urban development.
UN official highlights China’s green transition as a model for the Global South, emphasizing renewable energy cooperation and sustainable growth.
China surpasses 90% 15-minute medical access coverage in 2026, advancing its decade-long Healthy China 2030 Initiative to improve healthcare equity nationwide.