Sixteen troops were killed and eight others sustained injuries in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the early hours of Saturday, intelligence sources confirmed. #XinhuaNews

The death toll from a road accident in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has risen to 38, with 13 others injured, local authorities reported Saturday. #XinhuaNews

At least five people were killed and over 200 others injured after a car rammed into a large crowd at a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg Friday evening. A memorial service was held Saturday night in Magdeburg to mourn the victims.

Thousands of #Amazon workers walked off their jobs in several U.S. cities in what their union described as the largest-ever strike against the e-commerce giant. The walkout came during the busiest delivery time in a year as Americans complete their Christmas shopping.

Don't miss this stunning footage of a pack of wolves roaming through the picturesque Sanjiangyuan area, a breathtaking moment that highlights harmony in nature.

Heilongjiang: feeding the nation, one grain (and soybean) at a time. The province, known as the country's "grain barn," produced about 80 billion kg of grain this year, sustaining its role as China's top grain producer for 15 consecutive years.

Turkish police on Friday captured 16 suspected Islamic State (IS) members in Istanbul.

Chinese lawmakers are considering a draft law that is expected to enhance support for the development of national parks. #XinhuaNews

Rare Bengal tiger quintuplets made their debut on Friday at Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park in Guangdong, China. Born on Sept. 12, 2024, the quintuplets are living with their 6-year-old mother, Weiwei.

The Vasaloppet International Skiing Festival is expected to be held in China's Changchun next month. A Swedish double Olympic gold medalist shares his expectations for the event.

Escalating extreme weather events amplified by climate change have taken place in many parts of the world throughout 2024, which is on track to be the warmest year on record. Experts have called for global cooperation and urgent actions.

Winter Solstice, or Dongzhi, falls on Dec. 21 this year. It is the 22nd of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. On this day, people in northern China eat dumplings, a tradition symbolizing their hopes for a better life.

Jerry Grey, an Australian expat, resides in China's Zhongshan City. During his more than 20 visits to Macao, Jerry has witnessed remarkable changes and has been amazed by the diversification in Macao. #GLOBALink

In a recent interview, an Indonesian expert expressed confidence in China's current economic trajectory, highlighting key areas driving its growth and transformation. #GLOBALink

Chinese lawmakers are deliberating a draft of the country's first basic law specifically focused on the development of the private sector. #XinhuaNews

Decades ago, Chinese engineers designed the Danjiangkou Reservoir with infrastructure built to accommodate future dam upgrades. Today, its water level has reached 170 meters, creating a 100-meter height difference with the North China Plain, enabling the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to operate through gravity flow along its entire length. The project's success is due to the efforts of many, including Wen Fubo and his daughter, Wen Dan.

The world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, the 26th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, officially opened at 10 a.m., Saturday in Harbin, the capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. #XinhuaNews

Overseas netizens on social media want to know about China's ethnic unity. Let's explore the story of Patima Kezierya, a full-time counselor at Central South University in central China's Hunan Province. With cultural immersion classes, art galas and more, Patima and her colleagues established the 56 Degrees Studio to foster understanding & appreciation among students from different ethnic groups and encourage students to become their best selves.

The European Union (EU) is open to discussing trade issues, including energy, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, a European Commission spokesperson said on Friday. #XinhuaNews

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a new stopgap spending bill after scrambling for new plans following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's last-minute intervention, likely averting a government shutdown just hours before the deadline. #XinhuaNews