Beijing has launched a series of retaliatory actions against U.S. technological sanctions, including cutting off supplies of rare earth elements and punishing American companies operating in China. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of additional tariffs on Chinese exports, and analysts believe he will further tighten technological restrictions on China. What other cards might Beijing play on the 2025 U.S.-China trade and technology battlefield?    Click here for the full story in Mandarin.

Quantum computing is emerging as a revolutionary technology capable of solving complex problems that traditional computers cannot address. The U.S. leads in quantum innovation, driven by companies like Google and IBM, robust government funding and top-tier research institutions. China, however, has rapidly advanced through massive state-led investments, dominating global quantum patents and establishing specialized research centers.    Click here for the full story in Mandarin.

Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts.

Authorities say they are investigating the incident, in which seven people sustained minor injuries.

Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks in the aftermath of the blast.

PA accuses network of broadcasting 'inciting material' and 'stirring strife' in the country.

FBI authorities are investigating the attack as an act of 'terrorism' and have identified the suspect as a US citizen.

Sarah Kassim celebrated a New Year “full of freedom” with thousands of other Syrians in Damascus.

Population has declined by about 160,000 since Israel's assault on Gaza began, Palestinian statistics agency says.

A Tesla Cybertruck was filmed on fire at the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

McConnell is set to step down as the longest-serving Senate leader. Experts say he made the chamber into a battlefield.

The hospital was my dream workplace, but it turned into a place of death and despair.

Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries.

Leader of the M23 group says its rebellion in eastern DR Congo is a ‘defensive’ one, hopes for dialogue with Kinshasa.

An armed man in a truck has ploughed through a crowd in the US city of New Orleans, killing at least 10 people.

Attacks reported from Jabalia in the north, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and the southern city of Khan Younis.

While Israeli revelers partied in Tel Aviv, Palestinians in Gaza spent New Year’s Eve fleeing Israeli bombardment.

The next round of talks with European powers will take place one week before Trump's return to the White House.

At least 30 injured after pickup truck drives into crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street.

Ivory Coast has become the latest African country to expel France’s military from its nation.