A tanker carrying petroleum products navigates the Red Sea near the entrance of the Suez Canal in Suez Governorate, Egypt, March 11, 2026.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recommended a release of 400 million barrels of oil from stockpiles, the largest such move in IEA history, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
A man walks past the China Pavilion of the 2026 London Book Fair in London, Britain, March 10, 2026.
The Chinese publishing delegation has arrived with an impressive portfolio of over 4,000 titles and a packed schedule of more than 40 events. Spanning the three-day fair, the agenda ranges from high-profile new book launches and author talks to rights exchanges and industry forums. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Law enforcers conduct access and control training aboard the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Sandu in the South China Sea on March 8, 2026.
The CCG vessel Sandu conducted patrols in the South China Sea to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. (Xinhua/Mao Jun)
A Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is staged during the Chenghuang temple fair in Jieyang, south China's Guangdong Province, March 11, 2026.
The Chenghuang temple fair, held on the 23rd day of the first month on the traditional Chinese calendar, is one of the major traditional folk cultural events in Jieyang. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)
An aerial drone photo taken on March 11, 2026 shows cherry blossoms in Gui'an New Area, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)
Lin Bingsheng (L, top) of Zhejiang Lions goes for a layup during the 24th round match between Zhejiang Lions and Nanjing Monkey Kings at the 2025-2026 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)
A funeral for Iranian high-ranking military commanders killed during strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran is held in Tehran, Iran, March 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)
This photo taken on March 11, 2026 shows a last quarter moon observed in Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
The smallest last quarter moon of 2026 appeared on Wednesday. A last quarter moon rises around midnight and sets around noon. (Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua)
A woman walks past a gas station in Milan, Italy, March 11, 2026.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the Middle East conflict has imposed heavy economic costs on Europe, driving up energy prices and adding billions of euros to import bills. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
An aerial drone photo taken on March 10, 2026 shows a view of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
China's foreign trade has posted a robust start to the year, with the total value of trade in goods recording double-digit growth, surging 18.3 percent year on year in the January-February period, latest official data showed. (Photo by Yu Fangping/Xinhua)
