

99.9% handled: How CPPCC proposals work in consultative democracy
As a political advisor, Zhou Hanmin is no stranger to proposals on how China could further improve its high-level opening-up initiatives....


Russian General Kirillov Was Hospitalized With Gunshot Wound Months Before Assassination
The head of the Russian army’s chemical weapons unit was hospitalized with a gunshot wound months before he was assassinated late last...


Jimin Hwang tries to get conviction wiped for Taupō sushi shop arson
Jimin Hwang’s appeal to have his arson conviction wiped was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. Hwang argued the conviction made it...


‘Get on your knees’: Final words before dad kills daughter’s fiancee
A father told his daughter’s fiancee to “get on your knees” and “confess” before executing him in cold blood, a court has heard. Damien...


Man served fresh warrant over murder and robbery in Osaka Prefecture
Japanese police on Sunday issued a fresh arrest warrant for a man for alleged murder and robbery in connection with a case in which the...


Key figures on China's new quality productive forces in 2024
Since last year's Two Sessions, China's "new quality productive forces" has been a buzzword attracting global attention. With innovation...


Global conflicts dominate agenda at G20 meeting of foreign ministers
Global conflicts, mainly the Russia-Ukraine war, took centre stage on the second and final day of the G20 meeting of foreign ministers in...


Ghana struggles to deal with a cholera outbreak
Ghana is facing a growing cholera outbreak, with thousands infected and dozens of lives lost. The bacterial disease initially emerged in...


China's confidence in steady economic growth for 2025: Key factors
Editor's note: China will hold its annual Two Sessions in early March. Ahead of this year's key political meetings, CGTN presents a...


Gunmen kill seven bus passengers in Balochistan's Barkhan
Unidentified, gun-toting assailants shot and killed at least seven passengers in the Barkhan area of Balochistan late on Tuesday night,...