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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 interests are safeguarded.

The World Health Organization’s representative to China noted progress in creating an environment that makes exercise more accessible, and highlighted the availability of shared bicycles in Chinese cities.

Iran's main military command cited US attacks in southern Iran, warning that any vessel attempting to transit the strait will be targeted.

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 significant international skating event of the Olympic cycle.

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 comes as Federal Reserve officials contemplate their next move on interest rates.

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 new car sales.

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 Cup match. The workers still need to vote on the agreement on Wednesday.

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.

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.

The US Central Command says forces have launched strikes after Iran allegedly shot down a US army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

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 year ago in May. The data also reveals an industrial shift toward emerging and intelligent sectors.

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 coast. Officials said the ocean swells could cause significant damage.

Economic sectors including foreign trade, the retail industry and investment in technology maintained a steady and positive development momentum in May.

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.

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 over 700,000.

Apple has introduced a new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.

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 shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river.

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 sites. The Israel Defense Forces said the air force struck military targets in western and central Iran.

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 have a maximum range of 30 kilometers.

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 KOSDAQ also tumbled, shedding 7.5 percent and falling below the 1,000-point mark amid broad-based selling pressure.

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 win a major title since Boris Becker's Australian Open triumph three decades ago.

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 return to negotiations.

The world’s first prefabricated computing center base has begun operation in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, offering faster construction, lower costs and reduced land use compared with traditional facilities.

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 three separate locations in central Israel, near the Palestinian West Bank city of Qalqilya.

Chinese driver Xie Yonglin has made history, claiming his first F3 win and becoming the first Chinese driver to reach the podium.