European commissioner warns of stagflation risks amid Middle East tensions

A top EU official has warned that rising Middle East tensions are driving up energy prices, raising the risk of stagflation across the bloc.

World-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee has died at the age of 87. He handled more than 8,000 cases worldwide, including the O.J. Simpson case.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has created a task force to address humanitarian challenges amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The UN rights chief has urged the United States to swiftly conclude its investigation into a fatal strike on a primary school in Iran at the start of last month's U.S.-Israeli attacks.

China's Ministry of Commerce says it has launched two reciprocal trade barrier investigations in response to recent U.S. Section 301 probes, targeting U.S. practices that disrupt global supply chains and hinder green trade.

China has successfully launched the Shiyan-33 test satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, placing it into its designated orbit.

Profits of China's major industrial firms increased 15.2 percent in the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The National Bureau of Statistics attributed the growth to proactive macro policies.

In a social media post, Trump says the U.S. will pause planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities for 10 days, adding that talks with Tehran are “going very well.”

The International Olympic Committee has approved new rules limiting female-category events to biological females, starting from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Officials say heavy rains and strong winds battered the Gaza Strip on Thursday, flooding hundreds of tents sheltering displaced people. The Civil Defense in Gaza described the situation as "catastrophic."