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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people will not surrender to US economic pressure. Pezeshkian accuses Washington of trying to force Iran to capitulate by worsening people's living conditions and restricting access to facilities.

China Southern Airlines says it is resuming regular passenger flights between Guangzhou and New Delhi starting September 21. It marks the restart of the airline's Indian service after a six-year pause.

A medical ultrasound large model is being exhibited for the first time at the China International Fair for Trade in Services. The event is also showcasing the world's first AI training partner and unmanned post office robot.

The BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi has discussed topics such as strengthening supply chain resilience, trade in services, and the digital economy. India's external affairs minister noted that supply chain connectivity and trade facilitation have become crucial, highlighting digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, fintech and advanced manufacturing as major opportunities.

The fifth batch of Chinese emergency relief supplies has arrived in Nepal, following last month's devastating mudslide. The supplies include diesel generators, medical protective masks, and DNA testing equipment and reagents.

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky has rejected Japan's demand that Russia remove a monument in the city of Khabarovsk commemorating victory over militarist Japan in World War II.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has described BRICS as the most important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.

A giant panda cub born in South Korea has made its first public appearance. Shu Bao was born on June 3 to giant pandas Le Bao and Ai Bao.

China's top industry regulator has unveiled its 15th five-year plan for the new energy vehicle industry. By 2030, NEVs are targeted to account for 70% of domestic new passenger-car sales, and 40% of new commercial-vehicle sales.

Indonesia has recorded nearly 69,000 cumulative cases of acute respiratory infections in areas affected by ash from the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano. Health authorities said over 17,000 cases were recorded on Sept. 8 alone in four provinces affected by ashfall.

The European Central Bank says it will hike the key interest rates by 25 basis points. It is the second time that the central bank has raised interest rates since September 2023. The ECB also revised up its inflation projections for 2027 and 2028.

Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit on November 17 and 18. Around 1,000 business and political leaders from APEC economies will attend the summit in the southern Chinese city.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday and Sunday. The trip is at the invitation of the Indian prime minister.

China and the United States are holding consultations on a 30-billion-US-dollar reciprocal tariff reduction framework. The Chinese Commerce Ministry says the two countries' economic and trade teams are implementing the consensus reached by the two heads of state at their meeting in Beijing.

China's new energy vehicle sector continued to strengthen its leading position in the auto market in August. New energy vehicles have accounted for more than half of China's total auto exports for three consecutive months.

Data shows foreign travel to China continued to pick up in the first eight months of this year. Foreign nationals made over 61 million trips across China's borders from January through August. More than 23.7 million of the entries were made visa-free.

US tech giant Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, iPhone Duo, along with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The event marked the first major Apple product launch led by John Ternus since he took over as the company's CEO.

Second seed Elena Rybakina ended Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen's remarkable U.S. Open run with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory on Wednesday. Zheng is the first qualifier to reach the quarter-final stage since Briton Emma Raducanu's title run in 2021.

Astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying introduced the space station's kitchen and a fresh baked cake. They also played water ping-pong.

The China International Fair for Trade in Services is a window into the latest trends shaping China's services trade. More than 90 countries, regions and international organizations are participating this year, with over 1,800 enterprises exhibiting.

A major technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system has caused severe disruption at airports across the country, leading to over 1,400 flight cancellations from Tuesday to early Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump has ordered Canadian products removed from US government contract lists. The order comes amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada.

Two Iranian oil tankers have reportedly been attacked by the US off the country's southern coast. Tasnim news agency reported that one of the tankers was targeted in a US missile attack off Iran's southern Kharg Island. The second tanker was struck off Jask County, Hormozgan province.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken by phone with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on taking office. President Xi called for closer exchanges in science, education, culture and sports, and urged the UK to fully protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors.

Among the most significant are 50 percent tariffs on US steel and aluminum, doubling the previous rate. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has targeted Bombardier, saying the Canadian plane maker will no longer be allowed to sell jets in the US, unless it starts manufacturing them there.