ATHENS, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Greece celebrated International Museum Day on Saturday by opening the doors of its museums to the public with free admission and a variety of activities.

TEHRAN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Iran's cooperation with China in the area of cultural heritage is "extensive, friendly and responsible," Director of the National Museum of Iran Jebrael Nokandeh said here ...

GAZA, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli army announced on Saturday the recovery of another Israeli hostage's body from the Gaza Strip, the fourth within 24 hours.

In Keuruu, Central Finland, a fire ignited by a controlled burn for forest management spread across three hectares. The fire has been contained, with 20 units from Central Finland, South Ostrobothnia, ...

TEHRAN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Defense Ministry Spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik said on Saturday that the country sought to raise its production of export-oriented defense products by 50 percent in the ...

BEIRUT, May 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese proficiency competition was held in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Saturday, marking an annual event aimed at inspiring students to learn Chinese language and ...

A flagship project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway stands as Africa's first electrified transboundary railway, symbolizing a new era of ...

JERUSALEM, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have killed more than 130 militants in targeted operations in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, according to a statement issued on ...

CAPE TOWN, May 18 (Xinhua) -- South African sea rescue organizations announced on Saturday that search and rescue efforts are continuing for 11 fishermen who went missing after their fishing trawler ...

NAIROBI, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan politicians said on Saturday that they have filed a petition to the United Nations and the United States against the deployment of Kenyan police to Haiti.

The inaugural charter flight operated by Himalaya Airlines carried onboard a total of 105 tourists from Shanghai. During the 12-day trip, they will visit Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur and Pokhara in ...

NEW DELHI, May 18 (Xinhua) -- India's northern and western parts will face heat waves during the next five days, while the southern and northeastern region will witness heavy rains till Tuesday, said ...