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The ninth China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with preparations largely complete. Organizers say more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations will participate.

At least four people, including three children, have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected a proposal to place Russian assets frozen in the European Union under US control, saying decisions on the funds should remain in European hands.

China says the understanding with the European Union on hybrid vehicles has effectively safeguarded the tangible interests of Chinese enterprises and prevented the escalation of China-EU trade frictions.

Authorities accuse Serhii Kuznietsov of leading Ukrainian agents including divers and an explosives expert to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The suspect has denied involvement, as the defense lawyer argued that Kuznietsov is a scapegoat.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific region to 4.8 percent. The IMF says strong demand for artificial intelligence-related technologies and resilient intra-Asian trade are supporting growth.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia and the United States are holding talks on contracts for Russian diesel fuel supplies. Novak says Russia has begun lifting restrictions on diesel exports ahead of schedule.

China has successfully launched a Zhuque-2E carrier rocket, sending 10 satellites into their preset orbits. Eight of the satellites are part of a commercial space computing project designed to build AI infrastructure in orbit.

More than 32,000 enterprises are participating in the 140th edition of the Canton Fair, which coincides with the event's 70th anniversary. This year's fair puts a strong focus on new products, green technology, and AI.

China's trade in goods posted double-digit growth in September. In yuan terms, exports grew nearly 30 percent, while imports jumped 25 percent.

China's foreign trade in goods reached more than 39.9 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, up 18.8 percent year on year.

The United Nations has warned that escalating hostilities and displacement in Yemen are worsening food shortages and health risks.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 200,000 barrels per day, down from 400,000 barrels per day projected in September.

China's central bank has approved an application from a subsidiary of Visa to set up a bank card clearing institution in the country, marking that Visa is one step closer to be allowed to provide clearing services and issue bank cards denominated in RMB.

A suspect is under arrest after a stabbing at a discount outlet in Incheon, South Korea, which has left eight customers injured.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, up from the three percent projected in July. The IMF says a boom in artificial intelligence investment is helping offset the impact of the Middle East conflict.

The 91st Paris Motor Show has opened in the French capital, with a record 25 Chinese automotive brands showcasing their latest models and technologies. Electric vehicles and intelligent driving are among the key highlights.

Shanghai has been named a winner of the first World Intellectual Property Organization City of Innovation award, alongside Liverpool in Britain and Charleroi in Belgium. The award recognizes cities for their pledges to promote innovation and creativity.

Chinese paddler Wang Manyu has returned to the top of the women's singles world rankings of the International Table Tennis Federation, after she defended her title at this year's WTT China Smash in Beijing.

New energy vehicles accounted for a record 61.6 percent of China's monthly new car sales in September. The share through the first three quarters rose to 53.6 percent.

The redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen has begun operation, enhancing cross-border travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The 24-hour passenger land boundary control point features a new clearance model that combines collaborative inspection and joint clearance.

Yemen's Houthi group says it has carried out four missile and drone operations targeting two Saudi airports and two energy facilities operated by Saudi Aramco over the past 24 hours.

Zheng Qinwen defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the China Open. It makes her the tournament's first-ever local champion.

Hurricane Isaias also left more than 700,000 residents in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi without power before weakening.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation says an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has killed 12 people and injured over 300 others. There have been no reports of casualties among Chinese nationals.