Top: Investigators inspect the damage to an apartment building on which a downed Ukrainian drone fell in Sapronovo village, outside Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday. Russia shot down over 300 drones in the biggest Ukrainian attack on its capital, in which three people were killed and 18 injured. AP Above: Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze on Tuesday following a strike on the outskirts of Odesa, Ukraine. The overnight strike on the port city killed four people and damaged a cargo ship. The country's air force said that Russia had launched 126 drones and one ballistic missile. OLEKSANDR GIMANOV/AFP
Ukraine endorses interim truce
Ukraine's support for a US-proposed temporary ceasefire with Russia marks a significant shift by Kyiv from its stance just one week ago with regard to an eventual diplomatic solution to the three-yearlong crisis.
Beijing to host talks on Iranian nuclear issue
As China, Russia and Iran prepare to hold talks on the Iranian nuclear issue in Beijing on Friday, observers said the meeting will once again highlight China's unique role in advocating the political settlement of regional and international hot spot issues.
DPP actions lack public support
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party is obstructing cross-Strait exchanges despite public support for peace and cooperation, a mainland official said on Wednesday.
Tibetan keeps close watch on 'sacred' black-necked cranes
Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
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Over the past decade, nearly half of the country's wild elephant population has been wiped out.
Sino-Slovak relations stressed
Peter Lizak, Slovak ambassador to China, emphasized the strategic partnership between the two nations, highlighting a high level of bilateral relations and expressing optimism for future collaborations in economic and cultural spheres to further enhance bilateral ties.
China shares looking spry on tech boom
While China is undergoing economic restructuring featured by the rapid development of new quality productive forces, the capital market will also be buoyed by emerging industries and technologies, said experts.
US should improve ties for own good
Editor's note: Amid the complex and evolving global economic landscape, China has many advantages to sustain its economic growth, because of its economic resilience and untapped potential. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.
Europe needs to wake up
In recent weeks, the position of the European Union has become challenging and, in many ways, untenable since the United States seems determined to deny it a place at the negotiating table to settle the Ukraine crisis.
Carriers of history and tradition
Forged from the same material yet shaped by different eras, the artifacts converge in a dialogue across millennia.
National Museum springs into season
When he ascended to the throne, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) inherited an affluent monarchy from his industrious grandfather, Emperor Kangxi, and father, Emperor Yongzheng.
The art of taking China to the world
The Chinese performing arts industry is looking forward to bringing more quality work to the world, experts said during the recent two sessions.
