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  BISHKEK | Xinhua | An event promoting the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. Participants said that as the event coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), it was of great significance …

    COMMENT | SLAVOJ ZIZEK |  Francis Fukuyama’s 1990s end-of-history thesis was the last big narrative that united the liberal-democratic West. Western liberal-democratic welfare-state capitalism, he argued, was the best possible social system. The only remaining question was empirical: Precisely when and how would other parts of the world arrive …

  DALLAS, United States | Xinhua |  Spain beat France 2-0 on Tuesday to book its place in the FIFA World Cup final, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a first-half penalty before Pedro Porro sealed the victory after the break. The reigning European champion will face either England or Argentina, who …

ATLANTA, United States | Xinhua | Four former champions remain in contention for football’s biggest prize as Argentina, England, France and Spain prepare for the World Cup semifinals. Argentina is attempting to become the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962, while France is one victory from …

TEHRAN | Xinhua | The United States completed a third round of strikes on Iranian military targets on Sunday, while Iran launched attacks on U.S. bases and facilities across the Gulf, marking a sharp escalation despite a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June. The U.S. Central Command said on …

KANSAS CITY, United States | Xinhua | Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals on Saturday with a 3-1 win over 10-man Switzerland. Alexis Mac Allister put the defending champion ahead by meeting Lionel Messi’s corner at the near post …

MIAMI, United States | Xinhua | England booked its place in the World Cup semifinals on Saturday, coming from behind to edge Norway 2-1 thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham. The Real Madrid star scored a first half stoppage-time equalizer before pouncing again early in extra time to help …

  WASHINGTON | TASS |  The Spanish national football team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goals for Spain were scored by central midfielder Fabian Ruiz (30th minute) and Mikel Merino (88th minute). Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere scored for his team on the …

RIYADH | Xinhua |  China’s development, which is based on an integrated approach that combines long-term planning, practical implementation and continuous adaptation to evolving realities, offers valuable inspiration for developing countries, said a Saudi expert. China’s development was not “a mere historical coincidence,” but rather the result of long-term efforts …

  BEIJING  | Xinhua |  This was a livestream like no other! Instead of social media influencers, it featured HR managers from China’s top tech giants like JD.com, Baidu and Alibaba stepping into the spotlight to unveil exclusive job openings, tackle burning questions about salaries and career growth, and even …