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The Hamas-run interior authority said on Friday that its security forces will begin deploying in areas of the Gaza Strip from which the Israeli army withdraws after the ceasefire agreement comes into effect.

Japan's Komeito party has decided to terminate its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, ending a partnership that has lasted more than 25 years.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the world body is ready to scale up humanitarian relief to Gazans following the announcement of a ceasefire deal.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to strengthen high-level exchanges and strategic communication with North Korea. He met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Thursday.

China saw a surge in travel over the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Cross-regional passenger trips reached more than 2.4 billion nationwide between Oct. 1 and 8.

Beijing will host the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women on Monday and Tuesday next week. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry has decided to impose export control measures on technologies related to rare earths with immediate effect.

The Chinese foreign minister says China and Italy are two major economies that support free trade, two major forces that safeguard multilateralism and two ancient civilizations that advocate exchanges and mutual learning.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi describes the negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh as “very encouraging” and invites U.S. President Donald Trump to attend a possible signing ceremony if an agreement is reached.

Mediators are pushing for a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange as indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt enter a third day, aiming to end the two-year Gaza conflict that has killed over 67,000 people.

The World Trade Organization has raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2025 from 0.9 percent to 2.4 percent.

The second day of indirect talks over a U.S. peace plan to end the war in Gaza has wrapped up in Egypt. A U.S. delegation led by envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive to join the discussions.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for both sides to support each other in promoting multilateralism, strengthening solidarity, and advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea and pay an official visit to North Korea from Thursday to Saturday.

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration will impose a 25 percent tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting November 1st.

Israel and Hamas negotiators have begun their talks in Egypt to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan.

Sebastien Lecornu's resignation comes less than a month after his appointment as the fifth French prime minister in two years.

Hamas and Israel will begin their indirect negotiations in Egypt to reach a deal on ending the conflict in Gaza.

Working groups are guiding rescue operations in Guangdong and Hainan as Typhoon Matmo is battering southern China. Authorities have evacuated around 350,000 people for safety.

Wang Chuqin won the men's singles, men's doubles and mixed doubles competitions at the WTT China Smash, helping the host country collect all five titles at the tournament in Beijing.

Typhoon Matmo has forced the evacuation of nearly 350,000 people in Guangdong and Hainan Provinces as it hits southern China.

Egypt says it will host Israeli and Hamas delegations on Monday to discuss details for the exchange of all Israeli detainees and Palestinian prisoners under a recent U.S. ceasefire proposal.

Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has celebrated the election result as the highlight of his political career, and promised to carry out a clear program.

China's Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency typhoon responses in two southern provinces to Level III amid the approaching Typhoon Matmo, which will make landfall on Sunday.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its leader, paving the way for the 64-year-old to become the country's first female prime minister.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin have exchanged congratulatory messages on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Hamas says it has submitted its response to U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal to regional and international mediators, saying it has agreed in principle to release all Israeli hostages.

China has urged Mexico to comply with the WTO rules in its anti-dumping investigations and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has exchanged congratulations with Singaporean president Tharman Shanmugaratnam on the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Almost all 40 boats of the flotilla carrying aid to Gaza have been intercepted. Israel is defending the aid interception at sea, despite widespread condemnation and protests.

Authorities have declared an attack outside a Hebrew synagogue in the English city of Manchester a terrorist incident. The attack left two people dead. The suspect was shot dead by police.

The incident took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Police bomb experts were investigating whether the attacker had an explosive device.

An international Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla says Israeli forces have illegally stopped boats carrying foreign activists and aid bound for Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry confirmed the interception.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended his congratulations to Tianjin University's faculty, students and alumni on its 130th anniversary. The president encouraged the university to focus on China's major strategic needs, deepen reforms in teaching and scientific research and strengthen technological breakthroughs.

European Union leaders have held an informal summit in Copenhagen. They discussed issues including the advancement of an EU-wide "drone wall" and continued support for Ukraine.

Tourists are flocking to scenic spots across China and kicking off an expected travel surge on the first day of the National Day holiday. The Ministry of Transport predicts over 2.3 billion trips during the whole holiday period.

A vote to extend funding past a midnight deadline failed in the U.S. Senate, leading to the first government shutdown since 2018 and threatening the jobs and pay of many civil servants.

Wednesday marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Crowds have gathered in Tian'anmen Square in Beijing for the flag-raising ceremony.

The top UN humanitarian official has welcomed the U.S. president's Gaza peace proposal. Tom Fletcher said the proposal opens new possibilities to deliver large-scale and desperately needed life-saving aid.

At a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, President Xi Jinping calls on the nation to keep on working hard and forge ahead with determination in advancing Chinese modernization.

The Chinese ambassador to the United States has called on the two countries to properly handle differences and be champions of peace and stability.

Official data shows the purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in September, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month.