Why Saudi Arabia’s outreach to Turkey is about risk management, not ideology Opinion: Yoel Gozansky|04:22

Why Saudi Arabia’s outreach to Turkey is about risk management, not ideology Opinion: Against regional turmoil and doubts over US security guarantees, Riyadh is expanding pragmatic partnerships without binding alliances; Turkey fits that strategy, reflecting calculated risk management rather than ideological realignment Yoel Gozansky|04:22 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bj4tbmmp11x

'I went to the window without permission; the terrorist beat me, and I thought about killing myself' Hagar Kochavi|10:07

'I went to the window without permission; the terrorist beat me, and I thought about killing myself' Kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz and held alone for 52 days, Yagil Yaakov endured hunger, beatings and suicidal thoughts; now a teenager, he tells for the first time how captivity shaped his grief, his family and his resolve to return home Hagar Kochavi|10:07 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyhzwpmvwx#autoplay

Energy independence set to improve By Zheng Xin | China Daily | Updated: 2026-02-06 09:08

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/06/WS69853f10a310d6866eb37c93.html China's energy self-sufficiency rate is on track to reach 84.6 percent this year, as the country intensifies efforts to insulate its economy from global supply volatility, according to a report released by a think tank recently.

China's State Council discusses draft gov't work report, 15th Five-Year Plan Xinhua | Updated: 2026-02-06 21:51

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/06/WS6985f1eca310d6866eb37fa2.html BEIJING -- China's State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting to discuss the draft government work report and a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development.

China's renewable energy capacity to grow in 2026 despite slight dip in wind utilization By Zhao Yimeng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-02-06 16:01

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/06/WS69859ff3a310d6866eb37ec4.html China's renewable electricity generation capacity is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by strong solar power expansion, despite a slight decline in average wind power utilization hours, according to a new outlook released on Thursday.

Sino-Indian business ties gain traction Record trade, easing of travel curbs fuel optimism for deeper engagement By APARAJIT CHAKRABORTY in New Delhi and XU WEIWEI in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2026-02-06 09:51

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/06/WS69854938a310d6866eb37d4c.html Improved relations between China and India are expected to spur deeper bilateral business engagement and support economic growth in both countries, analysts say.

Abu Dhabi peace talks see progress Discussions deemed "productive" as Russia, Ukraine to swap 314 prisoners Updated: 2026-02-06 09:16

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202602/06/WS69854107a310d6866eb37ce1.html ABU DHABI — Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded the second day of talks on Thursday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to end the four-year conflict, after a first day described as productive and positive by both Kyiv and Moscow.