France Knocked Out of World Cup Semi-Finals After Defeat to Spain
France’s dream of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final came to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final. Following the match, captain Kylian Mbappe accepted…
Trump Pays More Than $5.6 Million in Damages to E. Jean Carroll
Writer E. Jean Carroll has received more than $5.6 million in court-awarded damages in a sexual abuse and defamation case against US President Donald Trump. The payment, which includes the…
Iran Says More Than 30 Killed, Over 260 Injured in Alleged US Airstrikes in South
Iran has claimed that more than 30 civilians were killed in recent US military airstrikes in the country’s southern region. The Iranian Health Ministry also said more than 260 people…
Dance Drama Showcases Xinjiang’s Kekeya Green Transformation
The original musical dance drama The Spring Wind Greens Kekeya was staged in Beijing on July 9, offering audiences a vivid theatrical portrayal of the remarkable four-decade transformation of Kekeya,…
US Troops to Leave Iraq by September 30, Trump and Al-Zaidi Announce
The United States and Iraq have agreed that all US troops will withdraw from Iraq by September 30, according to a joint announcement made following a meeting between US President…
China’s Goods Trade Surpasses 25 Trillion Yuan in First Half of 2026
China’s total imports and exports of goods reached 25.47 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, setting a new record and marking a 16.9 percent increase compared with the…
Nine Killed in Clashes in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir as Election Tensions Escalate
At least nine people were killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of a banned protest group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, as tensions mount ahead of regional elections scheduled for…
Europe Imports Record Amount of Gas from Russia’s Yamal LNG Before Sanctions Take Effect
Before new energy sanctions on Russia come into effect, the European Union (EU) imported a record amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s major Yamal LNG project during the…
Germany Extends Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of 62 Countries in 2026
Germany has decided to continue granting short-term visa-free entry in 2026 to citizens of 62 countries outside the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Area. According to the latest list…
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong Calls for Safe Reservoir Operations During Flood Season
Liu Guozhong, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Vice Premier of China, has called for comprehensive measures to ensure the safe…