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OPEC+ producers have agreed to raise oil output for the sixth consecutive month, adding 188,000 barrels per day in September.

At least five people have been killed and more than 40 others remain missing after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island.

China's Hohhot has been named the World Dairy Capital, recognizing its advances in dairy research and its status as a global production hub.

A shooting has left multiple people dead at a restaurant in Twin Falls in the US state of Idaho. Police say the suspected shooter was dead. The restaurant is located near a busy shopping area.

China has released a five-year plan for its national supply and marketing cooperative system, aiming to strengthen agricultural services and ensure food security for the 2026-2030 period.

The European Union will hold a videoconference on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. The announcement was made after calls from Spain as well as a 22-country initiative for a coordinated European response to the migrant crisis.

China's military and coast guard have conducted drills near Huangyan Dao, saying the operations were aimed at safeguarding the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights amid tensions in the South China Sea.

A small fire at Moscow's iconic St. Basil's Cathedral was put out early Saturday, with no injuries reported. Authorities say the blaze began in a first-floor office.

FIFA says it will not proceed with its proposal to sell a piece of its business empire to outside investors after the project was met with fierce resistance from some of its member associations.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for action to deal with extreme heat caused by El Nino. The call came as the World Meteorological Organization released an update on El Nino forecasts, which indicate that this summer's extremes are only a warm-up act.

US Marine officials say emergency personnel have responded to a fighter jet crash near a Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego, California. The incident occurred at around 10 a.m. on Friday local time. Authorities say the pilot ejected safely and has been recovered.

Spain is facing a worsening migrant crisis in its North African territory of Ceuta. More than 60,000 migrants have crossed illegally from Morocco, with dozens killed trying to reach the enclave by sea.

China has condemned the Philippines' declaration of what it calls territorial sea baselines around the island of Huangyan Dao, saying the move violates China's sovereignty and international law.

Chinese robotics maker Unitree Robotics has launched its IPO process on Shanghai's STAR Market, as the company rides growing demand for humanoid robots and embodied AI.

China has expressed concern over Japan's new National Intelligence Bureau, saying similar institutions during Japan's wartime era helped fuel militarism and aggression across Asia.

China has unveiled a five-year plan to drive the green transformation of its industrial sector, aiming to peak industrial carbon emissions by 2030 while expanding green energy use and low-carbon innovation.

US President Donald Trump said his "Board of Peace" has reached an agreement to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza as part of a ceasefire plan.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held talks with US officials on economic and trade ties, with China raising concerns over recent US trade restrictions and both sides agreeing to strengthen communication and cooperation.

The US economy slowed more than expected in the second quarter as weaker demand and rising energy prices dampened growth.

The Communist Party of China will hold the fifth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing this October to discuss major issues including Party governance.

China warns of countermeasures after the US adds power inverters and advanced robotics to a trade restriction list, calling the move discriminatory.

China's energy mix sees a historic shift in the first half of 2026, with coal power's share of electricity generation falling below 50 percent for the first time as renewables expand.

China is seeking public input on a draft law aimed at curbing cyber abuse, with new measures to strengthen online protection and support victims.

FIFA has launched a disciplinary probe into Argentina following heated scenes after their World Cup final defeat to Spain.

Customs statistics shows the total import and export value of Yiwu City, known as the "world's supermarket" in east China's Zhejiang Province, reached over 486 billion yuan, or about 71.6 billion US dollars, in the first half of 2026, up nearly 20 percent.

By 2030, China aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 17 percent from 2025 levels. A national climate change plan outlines key goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The country will seek to build a voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market.

Hong Kong will set up China's first national manufacturing innovation center outside the Chinese mainland. The center aims to facilitate breakthroughs in key technologies and advance the commercialization of technological achievements.

China's total social logistics value surpassed 180 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, with high-tech manufacturing and advanced industries becoming key drivers of growth.

China's first C919 Plateau variant has taken to the skies, completing its maiden test flight as the domestically developed jet moves closer to serving high-altitude airports.

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's first female president, taking office with promises to restore stability, curb crime and revive the economy after a decade of political turmoil.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he discussed producing U.S.-designed Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine and efforts to revive stalled peace talks with Donald Trump at the White House.

The Ministry of Commerce says China's AI-related exports surged in the first half of 2026, emerging as a new hallmark of the country's foreign trade. Industrial robot exports jumped 18.6 percent, while 3D printers were up by over 100 percent from a year earlier.

The French Football Federation has appointed Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the France national team. The 54-year-old former captain succeeds Didier Deschamps, who revealed last year that he would step down after 14 years in charge.

President Xi Jinping says China stands ready to work with Slovakia to foster a strategic partnership featuring mutual respect, trust, and resilience. He made the remarks in Beijing during talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, who is on a state visit to China.

China's tax revenue tops 10 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, while total tax and fee collections hit 16.7 trillion yuan, highlighting continued economic momentum.

Local police say shots were fired outside the US Consulate in downtown Toronto early Monday, with a suspect vehicle fleeing the scene and no injuries reported, marking the second such incident in four months.

China's high-tech sectors are gaining global traction, with surgical robot exports jumping 330% in the first half as AI, robotics and innovative medicines emerge as new pillars of growth.

The European Union has deployed firefighting aircraft, personnel and equipment to France and Spain. Raging wildfires have displaced more than 300,000 people in the two countries and prompted one of Europe's largest evacuation operations.

China will step up support for people with autism over the next five years, expanding early screening and intervention services for children. The country will also increase the availability of specialized education programs.

Chinese chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies surged as much as fivefold on its debut on the Shanghai STAR Market. It ended the morning session at over 54 yuan per share, or about 8 U.S. dollars, before falling to 49 at the close.

China's AI ambitions got a boost as memory chipmaker CXMT debuted in Shanghai, with a strong first-day rally making it the mainland's most valuable listed company.

China's 2026 summer box office has surpassed 5.7 billion yuan, with more than 120 Chinese and international films released or set to hit cinemas during the season.