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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada can no longer rely on close ties with the United States, calling the historic relationship a “weakness” that requires correction through global trade diversification.

President Donald Trump says U.S. representatives will arrive in Islamabad on Monday for negotiation. Pakistan has placed its capital on high security alert ahead of the expected second round of U.S.-Iran talks. Tehran has yet to confirm the plans.

Bulgarians go to the polls on Sunday to vote in the country's early parliamentary election, the eighth vote for the legislature in five years.

The second humanoid robot half marathon has wrapped up in Beijing E-Town. Honor's autonomous navigation robot "lightning" won the title with a net time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds.

The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and will not reopen until the U.S. lifts its naval blockade on the waterway.

UN humanitarians say thousands of the 1.2 million people displaced in southern Lebanon are returning home following the ceasefire with Israel despite danger warnings.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is back under the control of its military. Iranian authorities have attributed this decision to a failure of the U.S. to provide freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from Iran.

Iran says it will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, after the foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open to commercial shipping for the duration of the current truce.

China and Namibia have pledged in a joint statement to amplify the voice and influence of developing countries in global decision-making, and promote south-south cooperation. It follows talks between the two foreign ministers.

China says it opposes the entry of a Japan Self-Defense Forces vessel into the Taiwan Strait. A foreign ministry spokesperson says China has lodged a protest with Japan, saying the move threatens China's sovereignty and security.

Chinese authorities have outlined a set of policy priorities aimed at strengthening economic momentum, expanding domestic demand and ensuring stable development.

A new industry report says China now leads the world in nuclear power capacity. It shows the country's total installed nuclear capacity has reached 125 million kilowatts, ranking first globally.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect following an earlier announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has killed more than 2,000 people.

The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's space station has successfully completed a spacewalk, with one astronaut setting a new national record.

China-Europe freight train services saw strong growth in the first quarter, with the goods transported up by 22 percent. The China-Europe Railway Express handled over 5,400 train trips from January to March.

Authorities say equipment failure caused a major fire at an Australian oil refinery on Wednesday night that is expected to affect the national fuel supply.

The Chinese economy grew by five percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Retail sales of consumer goods, a key indicator of consumption, rose 2.4 percent during the same period.

French lawmakers have passed a bill aiming to simplify the return of artworks and cultural artefacts looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the country supports maintaining the momentum of ceasefire efforts and peace talks between Iran and the United States.

U.S. and Iranian officials have denied reports that they have reached an agreement to extend a temporary ceasefire.

China and Vietnam have agreed to deepen ties and expand cooperation following high-level talks in Beijing, signing multiple agreements across key sectors.

The Jakarta–Bandung High-Speed Railway has transported over 15 million passengers since its launch in October 2023, highlighting strong demand for the China–Indonesia project that has dramatically cut travel time to under an hour.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing. He urged both countries to strengthen strategic communication, intensify diplomatic coordination and work together to elevate their partnership to a higher level.

China's largest and longest-running trade event, the China Import and Export Fair, kicks off in the southern city of Guangzhou.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran is "very close" to completion, as diplomatic efforts intensify.

The U.S. State Department says Israel and Lebanon have outlined different expectations for a potential peace deal during talks in Washington.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held talks in Beijing, discussing preparations for a meeting between the two heads of state later this year.

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global economic growth forecasts for 2026 to 3.1 percent amid the Middle East conflict.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a four-point proposal on maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East during his meeting with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi in Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing. The Spanish leader is making his fourth visit to China in four years.

Customs data shows that China's foreign trade recorded strong growth in the first quarter of the year. Total imports and exports of goods reached more than 11.8 trillion yuan, marking a 15 percent year-on-year increase.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has underscored the importance of international scientific cooperation during a visit to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is in effect. The blockade follows the failure of peace talks between Iran and the U.S. in Pakistan on the weekend.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country is ready to further play a constructive role and contribute to the restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region during a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport has become the first airport in China this year to handle more than 10 million cross-border passenger trips. The figure accounts for nearly 86 percent of all cross-border arrivals and departures in Shanghai.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after partial results showed a clear victory for the opposition Tisza Party, signaling the imminent end of his 16 years in power.

The United States Central Command says U.S. forces will begin enforcing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed the country's readiness to reach a "balanced and fair" agreement with the United States to ensure lasting peace in West Asia.

Hungary is seeing strong turnout among voters in the country's parliamentary elections. Five parties or alliances are competing in the race.

The negotiations between the United States and Iran seeking to ease tensions in the Middle East have concluded in Islamabad without a breakthrough despite intensive engagement.

The Chinese mainland has put forward a package of policies and measures to boost exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait, as a delegation from the Chinese Kuomintang party is wrapping up a mainland visit.