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Qatar has confirmed that US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials. A Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the US delegation will instead meet with mediators.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway starting on Thursday. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Wang will hold talks with his counterparts during the week-long trip.

Zheng Qinwen suffered another first-round exit from Wimbledon after a straight-set loss. It marked the third time that Katerina Siniakova has defeated the Chinese Olympic champion in the opening round at the all England club.

It cuts travel time between Xi'an and Wuhan to under three hours, and connects major tourist attractions. The railway line will help unleash freight capacity, promote rural revitalization, and foster coordinated economic development between the northwest and central regions.

The main developer said the achievements will provide crucial technical support for the application of new space technologies, the safe operation of China's space station, and the utilization of space resources.

A shooting has left five people dead and several others injured in Stade, a town in northern Germany. Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged shooter.

Sri Lanka's reported dengue cases have exceeded 52,000 this year, with 31 deaths recorded by midnight on Saturday. Health authorities warn that a change in the dominant virus strain and continued mosquito breeding are driving infections.

The Chinese government will provide Venezuela with an additional 100 million yuan, or about 14.7 million US dollars, in emergency material aid on top of the previous cash assistance to help with earthquake relief and post-disaster reconstruction.

The demand for Chinese-made air conditioners and electric fans is heating up as Europe swelters in intense heat.

Chinese exporters dealing with entities including Mitsui E&S and Terra Drone Corporation must submit a written pledge that items will not boost Japan's military capabilities.

Hungary remains under the highest-level heat alert with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius across much of the country.

11 people were killed when a small plane crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, reportedly while carrying skydivers. In a separate incident, a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people on board.

The lineup for the FIFA World Cup round of 32 is now complete, following the final Group J matches on Saturday. The knockout phase begins with South Africa facing Canada, while five-time champions Brazil take on Japan.

Croatia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a 2-1 victory over Ghana in their final Group L match on Saturday. In the other match of the group, England beat Panama 2-0.

Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says the number of deaths from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,430. He said tens of thousands of people are still working around the clock on search and rescue operations.

International rescue teams and humanitarian aid are arriving to support relief efforts in Venezuela, with China also announcing emergency assistance.

The US and Iran have traded accusations of violating last week's Memorandum of Understanding as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes, raising tensions in the region.

World Cup debutant Cape Verde has advanced to the knockout stage as Group H runner-up after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia. In the other fixture of the group, Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to qualify for the round of 32 as group winner on seven points.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported over 1,200 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 321 deaths, since the outbreak was declared in mid-May. The World Health Organization says contact tracing in the country is reaching more people.

Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says the number of deaths from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 920. He said over 870 international rescue workers are assisting relief operations in the country.

Media reports say the United States and Iran have established a communication channel aimed at preventing any military confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hot, dry weather and shifting winds are fueling 37 uncontained wildfires across the western US, with an area larger than the Caribbean nation of Jamaica burned nationwide this year.

China's first railway linking Xizang to the national rail network has carried more than 104 million passengers and transported 824 million tons of cargo over the past 20 years.

An AFP estimate shows that more than 100 million people in Europe experienced temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius on Thursday. A report has linked 212 deaths within four days in Spain with the heat wave.

The strong earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 188 people, including two Chinese nationals. The Venezuelan acting president has announced a 200-million-US-dollar fund for reconstruction. China said it is ready to provide assistance.