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Headline News
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Headline NewsUS-Iran peace deal reached, Trump authorizes lifting of US naval blockade
US President Donald Trump says he has authorized the immediate removal of the US naval blockade against Iranian ports. Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem…
Headline NewsUS-Iran peace deal reached, says Pakistani PM
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal. A signing ceremony will take place in Switzerland on Friday.
Headline News4 US servicemen arrested in Japan's Okinawa over alleged offenses within 2 days
Two US servicemen were arrested in Okinawa, Japan on Sunday for assault and trespassing, marking the second pair of military detentions in two days and…
Headline NewsNew York Knicks win first NBA championship since 1973
The New York Knicks have become NBA champions for the first time in 53 years. They defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on…
Headline NewsVinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco
Vinicius Junior scored his first goal of this World Cup and helped Brazil salvage a 1-1 draw against Morocco following a rocky start to their Group C opener on…
Headline NewsFirst aircraft dismantling project in Hainan FTP launches
Hainan Free Trade Port has launched its first aircraft dismantling project, which completes the southern Chinese island's aviation maintenance value chain.
Headline NewsJames Harden arrested in Houston on misdemeanor weapons charge
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon. The former NBA Most Valuable…
Headline NewsChina's ZXMOTO secures 6th season trophy with Debise's Emilia-Romagna win
French rider Valentin Debise secured victory for Chinese manufacturer ZXMOTO in Race 1 of the World Supersport category at the Emilia-Romagna round, marking…
Headline NewsFuneral for Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei to begin on July 4
Iran's state media has announced that the official funeral services for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on…
Headline NewsVenezuela says criminal gang leader killed in joint operation with US
The leader of Venezuela's notorious "Tren de Aragua" criminal gang, Hector Guerrero Flores, was killed in a joint Venezuelan-US security operation in the…
Headline NewsChina strongly opposes US military-related blacklist of Chinese firms
China has voiced strong opposition after the US Defense Department added certain Chinese entities to its military companies list. The Chinese commerce ministry…
Headline NewsJudge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center
A federal judge in Washington has declined U.S. President Donald Trump's request to temporarily pause an order to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center…
Headline NewsShooting in US Texas leaves 1 dead, 11 injured
A shooting in Midland, US state of Texas, has left one person dead and 11 others injured. Authorities say the suspected gunman also died after a standoff.
Headline NewsReports of imminent US-Iran peace pact spark swift denials from Tehran
Reports of an imminent US-Iran peace deal in Geneva have been met with a flat denial from Tehran, even as sources outline a draft agreement to lift oil…
Headline NewsIran, US signal progress toward deal to ease tensions
Tehran and Washington are reportedly close to finalizing a major memorandum of understanding to resolve their conflict, with President Trump anticipating a…
Headline NewsChinese pop-culture icon Labubu features at World Cup opening ceremony
Two Labubu characters in football jerseys joined the festivities and shared the excitement of football's biggest event with spectators from around the globe.
Headline NewsChina calls for prioritizing development at World Convergence Summit for Growth
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has addressed the World Convergence Summit for Growth via video at the invitation of the French government. He called for…
Headline NewsChina names esports squad for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
China's sports authorities have named 23 players and four coaches to the national esports team. They will compete in four events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian…
Headline NewsMexico defeats South Africa 2-0 to win World Cup opener
Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal nine minutes into the match. There were three red cards.
Headline NewsChina sanctions Philippine defense secretary
China has sanctioned Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his immediate family—barring them from Chinese territories and banning all domestic…
Headline NewsNBA: New York Knicks makes record comeback in playoff
In the NBA, the New York Knicks came back from 29 points down and are on the brink of their first championship since 1973.
Headline NewsChina unveils 5-year plan to further strengthen human rights protection
China has released a new national human rights action plan, aiming to ensure the principal position of the people is respected and the people's fundamental…
Headline NewsWHO official hails China's efforts to promote physical activity
The World Health Organization’s representative to China noted progress in creating an environment that makes exercise more accessible, and highlighted the…
Headline NewsIran annouces full closure of Strait of Hormuz, US launches fresh strikes
Iran's main military command cited US attacks in southern Iran, warning that any vessel attempting to transit the strait will be targeted.
Headline NewsBEIJING28 to bring all major skating events together
The new event will bring four World Championships and the Skating Awards to one city for the first time. The ISU said BEIJING28 will become the most…
Headline NewsUS May CPI rises to highest level since May 2023
Data shows the US consumer price index rose 4.2 percent year on year in May, marking its highest level since May 2023, as energy prices remain high. The report…
Headline NewsChina's NEV output, sales report steady growth in May
Industry data shows China’s new energy vehicle output and sales posted double-digit growth in May from a year ago. NEVs now make up about 57 percent of total…
Headline NewsUS SoFi Stadium workers reach deal to avert strike ahead of World Cup
Workers at SoFi Stadium in California have reached a tentative labor agreement, averting a potential strike days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World…
Headline NewsTIME100 Sports list recognizes China's Sun Yingsha, Gu Ailing
China's Sun Yingsha and Gu Ailing have been named to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list, which honors the world's most influential and accomplished athletes.
Headline NewsChinese medical experts, IFRC discuss Ebola response in DR Congo
A five-member Chinese expert team is on a three-month mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the fight against the Ebola outbreak.
Headline NewsUS begins strikes on Iran after helicopter downing: Central Command
The US Central Command says forces have launched strikes after Iran allegedly shot down a US army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
Headline NewsChina sees consumption recovery, robust growth in emerging industries
Data from a government think tank shows that China's consumer spending sustained a steady recovery last month. In-store payments climbed 2.4 percent over a…
Headline NewsMassive swells, gales batter New Zealand capital
Waves of up to 11 meters and gale-force winds battered New Zealand's capital on Tuesday, prompting mandatory evacuations along parts of Wellington's south…
Headline NewsLeading indicators showcase China's robust economic vitality
Economic sectors including foreign trade, the retail industry and investment in technology maintained a steady and positive development momentum in May.
Headline NewsSomali referee denied entry into US, to miss World Cup
Omar Artan was voted Africa's best referee last year and set to become Somalia's first person to take charge of a game at the World Cup.
Headline NewsAt least 37 dead in 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines
More than 140 others were injured in the 7.8-magnitude tremor that struck on Monday. It knocked out power in General Santos, a port city with a population of…
Headline NewsApple unveils privacy-centric AI features at Tim Cook's last WWDC
Apple has introduced a new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.
Headline NewsChina starts mega waterway project on world's third-longest river
China has begun construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising…
Headline NewsIran's IRGC says targeted 2 Israeli airbases in retaliatory attack
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its air force has targeted two Israeli air bases in retaliation for Israel's attacks that hit a number of radar…
Headline NewsFlying car factory begins operation in Guangzhou
A smart manufacturing base for flying cars recently went into operation in Guangzhou, with an annual capacity of 100 units. The vehicles can fit two people and…
Headline NewsSouth Korean stocks plummet over 8 pct, triggering circuit breaker
South Korea's stock market opened sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index tumbling below the 8,000 level. The tech-heavy…
Headline NewsZverev clinches maiden Grand Slam title at French Open
Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets in the French Open final to claim his first Grand Slam. The victory made Zverev the first German man to…
Headline NewsIsrael says Iran fired missile barrages, Trump urges Tehran to return to negotiations
The Iranian attacks came after Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. US President Donald Trump urged Iran to stop the missile attacks and…
Headline NewsWorld's first prefabricated computing base begins operation in E China
The world’s first prefabricated computing center base has begun operation in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, offering faster construction, lower costs…
Headline News1 killed, 5 injured in suspected terror shooting in central Israel
Israeli media say one person was killed and at least five others injured in a suspected terror shooting in central Israel. The shootings took place across…
Headline NewsChinese driver Xie Yonglin claims historic FIA F3 Monaco Sprint race podium
Chinese driver Xie Yonglin has made history, claiming his first F3 win and becoming the first Chinese driver to reach the podium.
Headline News12 wounded, 2 critically, in shooting near Ohio festival: Police
Police are searching for suspects after at least 12 people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, the US state of Ohio. Two of the wounded are in…
Headline NewsAndreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open for maiden Grand Slam title
Russia's Mirra Andreeva has captured her first Grand Slam title after defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open women's singles…
Headline NewsChina's first cruise-to-nowhere voyage sets sail from Shanghai
China's first homegrown large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, set sail Saturday from Shanghai on a three-day, two-night "cruise-to-nowhere," offering onboard…