China

Global light pollution is increasing, but in large areas of the planet, such as Europe, it is decreasing due to technological maturity and environmental awareness

The railway line linking the Chinese capital and Pyongyang has reopened after being suspended for six years. Most passengers can only travel as far as the border between the two countries

A series of setbacks reveals a ceiling on Washington’s military and economic power, exposing effective mechanisms for resisting its attacks

EL PAÍS visits New York’s manufacturing industry to speak with one of the sectors most affected by the Republican president’s tariffs

The shift in US trade policy leaves winners and losers: American families bear the burden of spending; the economy holds firm while global alliances are reshaped

An association is collecting signatures for an independence referendum in the country’s conservative stronghold

The justices will decide whether to resolve the case based solely on the Immigration Act or analyze the interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s nationality clause

NASA technicians reported several minor incidents after the launch of the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years

The head of the world’s largest investment firm, with a total of $14 trillion in assets under management, also noted that ‘Spain is a beacon of hope for Europe’ in an exclusive interview with EL PAÍS

Having never been tested with astronauts, the space capsule’s heat shield and life support system are raising concerns after problems were detected in the unmanned Artemis 1 mission

The Spaniard is leading a team of 70 people dedicated to solving serious problems during the first manned trip to the satellite in more than half a century

Unmanned aerial vehicles have revolutionized the arms industry, but their production makes many countries even more dependent on imports

EL PAÍS reconstructs what many media outlets sold as ‘the news story of the year,’ and some of its protagonists described as a ‘disgrace’: the supposed ‘gold medal-level performance’ by big tech, which overshadowed the real competition involving 600 youngsters

The opposition and human rights organizations criticize the decision as an excessive concession to Washington

NASA will attempt to send four astronauts to orbit the Earth’s satellite in April, in a mission that no longer faces Soviet competition, but Chinese

In an energy crisis that many liken to the Special Period of the 1990s, which followed the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cubans are rediscovering the bicycle as an alternative form of transportation

Asian countries are most affected by the absence of natural gas from the Persian Gulf, but this could end up putting pressure on prices in Europe and impacting storage capacity for next winter

Incidents attributed to cybercriminals sponsored by Pyongyang increased by 130% in 2025. Analysts highlight their growing sophistication

Unlawful operations have expanded across more than 3,000 hectares, while authorities declare themselves powerless against a plunder that could exceed $250 million annually

The conflict in the Middle East is affecting the supply of critical materials for Asian industry, agriculture, and technology

Oil tankers bound for Asian markets and Greek and Chinese merchant ships have crossed the strategic strait in the past week, despite the danger of attacks. If the offensive does not cease, Tehran will ‘maintain pressure on the enemy’

The Strait of Hormuz, an essential waterway effectively closed by Tehran, has become the biggest obstacle for the US president to declare victory in the Middle East

Donald Trump has ordered the termination of all contracts with Anthropic due to the technology company’s insistence on imposing red lines on the use of its technology

The Kremlin is offloading its offshore oil reserves due to the Middle East crisis, but a sustained global recession would hit its economy hard

The international framework that took modest steps forward after the Cold War is collapsing under a fierce offensive from various sides