Aging trend accelerates; global elderly population now tops 8 billion

ISTANBUL– The global population aged 65 and over has nearly doubled to 10.3%, and this trend…

Indon volcano eruption cause extensive damage

JAKARTA — The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB has reported at least 498 houses and three public facilities damaged by the eruption last…

Pope Francis urges dialogues among Middle East leaders

VATICAN — Pope Francis has expressed concern over the conflict situation in the Middle East and called for dialogue and diplomacy among leaders…

Pope Francis renews call for Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN — Pope Francis has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in a peace-focused address marking…

Israeli Parliament authorizes Netanyahu to shut down Al Jazeera

JERUSALEM – The Knesset on Monday passed the so-called “Al Jazeera Law” authorizing the Prime Minister to…

China further facilitates exit-and-entry services for better mobility of personnel

By Zhang Tianpei, People’s Daily Every day when the land port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens,…

Sweden officially becomes 32nd member of NATO

WASHINGTON – Sweden officially became NATO’s 32nd member as the US received accession instruments Thursday. It came almost…

Biden makes case for 2nd presidential term in State of the Union

WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden sought to draw stark contrasts between his policies and those of…

Canada to resume fund support for UN agency for Palestine refugees

TORONTO – Canada has announced it will resume support to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near…

Nikki Haley notches 1st win over Trump in DC primary

HOUSTON – Nikki Haley posted her first win over Donald Trump on Sunday in the Washington, D.C. primary election,…