Canadian, U.S. leaders talk trade, fentanyl in first call since tariffs launched

Hamas has said there are positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been released as the prosecution decided not to appeal against a court's release approval.

China's national lawmakers have deliberated a work report of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a successful conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan for military development.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the missions of China's diplomacy will remain unchanged despite the challenging international situation.

The Chinese finance minister says the country will roll out new interest subsidy policies to stimulate consumer spending.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump have discussed fentanyl and trade in their first phone call since Trump imposed tariffs.

China has expressed support for the post-war governance plan for Gaza endorsed by the Palestinian people and agreed upon by Arab countries.

China has set its GDP growth target for this year at around five percent.

China's top political advisory body has opened its annual session in Beijing. More than 2,000 CPPCC members are attending the session, which will run until March 10.