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Iran has held a state funeral for top military officers and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes this month.

China's national weather service has issued a rainstorm warning across the northern, central, and southern parts of the country.

According to Gaza health authorities, more than 500 people have been killed near aid centers since late May.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described trade negotiations with the United States as "complex," following U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to end all discussions between the two countries.

China has announced that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit the European Union's headquarters and attend a high-level strategic dialogue.

China and Ecuador have signed a cooperation plan on promoting the Belt and Road Initiative. The leaders of the two countries witnessed the signing after talks in Beijing.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out the selective application of the UN Charter, saying it is not an a-la-carte menu.

The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station have completed their second spacewalk.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any future aggression against Iran will come at a great cost.

China has pledged to work with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to support the building of "five shared homes", a vision centered on solidarity, peace, security, prosperity, and sustainable development.

The Portland Trail Blazers has selected Chinese player Yang Hansen with the 16th overall pick in the NBA Draft.

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says multiple systemic failures led to a mid-air door panel blowout of a Boeing jet last year.

Iran's parliament has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The Kremlin says NATO is on a path of militarization, as the alliance gathers in The Hague in a new push to raise the defense budget.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on the international community to take constructive actions in international economic and trade cooperation.

China has launched an emergency response to flooding in Chongqing and Guizhou as the two southwestern regions brace for a new round of rainfall.

Beijing says it is closely following developments in the Middle East, and hopes for a ceasefire as soon as possible. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun says military means cannot bring peace, and dialogue is the right path forward.

Israel has vowed retaliation after accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire by initiating a new round of attacks. Iranian state media has denied the claim.

China will hold a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Qatar says it has intercepted multiple Iranian missiles over its capital in an attack Tehran claimed was aimed at U.S. forces at an air base.

Putin has condemned the U.S. strikes on Iran, calling them unprovoked aggression without justification.

Beijing says the Persian Gulf and its surrounding waters are important channels for international trade, and that maintaining security and stability in the region serves the common good.

China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong has condemned the United States for its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

The UN nuclear watchdog says it is still impossible for now to assess the extent of damage to Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment facility caused by U.S. aerial attacks.

China has condemned the U.S. attack on Iran and bombing of its nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the IAEA.

Iran has launched missile strikes against Israel after US President Donald Trump announced that US forces had struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, while Israel says it has begun fresh attacks on military targets in western Iran.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over the use of force against Iran, warning that it is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge and a direct threat to international peace and security.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has completed what he calls a "very successful" attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says he expressed "readiness to meet again in the near future" after what he calls "serious but respectful" talks with top European diplomats in Geneva.

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has met Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged the two countries to contribute more to a multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization.

A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's bid to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students.

The international community is calling for restraint as European foreign ministers meet with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva, Switzerland. The escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran have entered its second week, with both sides continuously trading fire.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has held talks with the army commander, days after she was heard criticizing military leaders in a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for further development of China-New Zealand relations as their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership enters a new decade.

Communities across southern Mexico have started clean-up work, after Hurricane Erick slammed into the country's Pacific coast.

New Zealand is simplifying transit procedures and lowering costs for Chinese travelers to enhance tourism and trade.

Chinese President Xi Jinping says the countries involved in the conflicts in the Middle East, especially Israel, should stop attacks as soon as possible to prevent escalation and spill-over.

China says it opposes any action that violates a country's sovereignty or territorial integrity. A foreign ministry spokesperson also called on Israel to immediately stop hostilities for the interests of the people in the region.

China has notified the World Trade Organization of its expanded zero-tariff policy for least developed countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing.

The U.S. Federal Reserve has left the target range for the federal funds rates unchanged at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says his country will never surrender under Israeli airstrikes.

The G7 Summit in Canada has failed to reach an agreement on the Ukraine conflict or a unified statement calling for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran crisis.