Tiananmen Square, typically bustling with tourists, is now quiet and inaccessible as the Great Hall of the People in Beijing hosts thousands of delegates for the annual "Two Sessions." These significant political meetings occur amid China's economic challenges and uncertainties stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade disputes and the loss of a key Middle Eastern ally. The heightened security measures in Beijing include increased police presence, facial recognition scans at checkpoints, and a temporary ban on drones. Notable figures attending the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress include basketball star Yao Ming, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, and actor Jackie Chan. The meetings serve...

A plan spearheaded by South Bow, a Canadian company, aims to rejuvenate sections of the previously halted Keystone XL oil pipeline, potentially boosting Canada's crude exports to the U.S. by over 12%. This initiative hinges on approval from U.S. President Donald Trump and the construction of additional connections to American refining centers. The proposed route diverges from the original Keystone XL pipeline path, which was scrapped by former U.S. President Joe Biden in 2021 following opposition from Indigenous groups and environmental activists. South Bow, a company established by TC Energy in 2024 to manage its oil pipeline operations, is exploring the revival of a portion of the...

Prime Minister Mark Carney had a busy week, engaging in global positioning for Canada and leading high-level cabinet meetings. However, the week concluded with...

A well-known figure is causing a commotion in the urban area. Recent reports of a red-haired woodpecker at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary have excited...