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A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four astronauts for NASA's Crew-13 mission has docked with the International Space Station after an eight-hour journey from Earth. The astronauts will spend several months aboard the ISS conducting scientific experiments and technology demonstrations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a new security balance and greater international cooperation. He said a multipolar world order is emerging and urged countries to cooperate while respecting each other's core interests.

The Ministry of Transport says rail, water and air travel rose year on year, while road trips edged down.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a FlyDubai pilot stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane.

Thursday marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In Beijing, large crowds of people gathered to witness the raising of the five-star red flag at Tiananmen Square at sunrise.

Brazil and the United States have agreed to establish a working group on US tariffs and other trade issues. The deal followed talks between senior officials from both countries on the sidelines of a G20 trade ministers' meeting in Wisconsin.

China-Europe's SMILE satellite has released its first scientific images and data, including the first continuous panoramic views of the northern lights, offering new insights into how the Sun shapes Earth's space environment.

China completes its 16th Arctic expedition, uncovering new findings on ocean changes, deep-sea ecosystems and climate research.

The State Post Bureau says China's express delivery volume surpassed 150 billion packages as of September 29. The milestone was reached 12 days earlier than last year.

The UN Security Council has held its fourth straw poll on candidates for the next UN secretary-general. Seven candidates remain in the race.

China has warned the European Union against pursuing a reported “301” trade tool targeting China, saying such measures will constitute protectionism and unilateralism and disrupt China-EU trade and global supply chains.

China makes history with a dramatic comeback to win its first Asian Games mixed 4x100m relay gold.

Generative AI has become a mainstream tool in China, with more than half of the population now using it.

China's logistics sector maintained steady growth in the first eight months of the year, with the market continuing to expand and international logistics channels improving.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has raised its forecast for the city's merchandise export growth in 2026 to between 42 and 47 percent, citing stronger-than-expected global demand for AI-related technologies.

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has urged Japan to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question as soon as possible. He said Japan should adopt a correct attitude toward historical issues.

China is mapping the geological history of Mars, with a new global map set to reveal how the planet's surface has changed over billions of years.

China's major industrial firms posted a 15.7 percent year-on-year rise in profits in the first eight months, with total profits exceeding 5.2 trillion yuan.

The Ministry of Natural Resources says China's Mengxiang ocean drilling vessel has set a national record in deep-sea drilling, elevating its capability to the 5,000-meter level, after obtaining basalt samples from the South China Sea basin.

The Syrian Petroleum Company has begun transporting gasoline supplied for Iraq through the Banias oil terminal, as regional energy flows face disruption from instability around the Strait of Hormuz.

Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived in Atlanta for a 10-year stay in the United States. Their stay follows an agreement between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and Zoo Atlanta.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has called for stronger multilateralism and greater global cooperation in addressing international challenges in a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Typhoon Dujuan has struck Japan's Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, leaving 12 dead and three missing. Widespread landslides have damaged railway roadbeds in Chiba.

Iran says only diplomacy can resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's 7-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is calling for restoring navigation of the waterway to its status before the US and Israel launched strikes on February 28, without imposing any fees or taxes.

Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have begun their journey to the United States to embark on a 10-year cooperation program in conservation. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced during his state visit to the US that the bears will settle in at Zoo Atlanta.

The disruption is the latest in a series of protests by members of Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guard over salary and administrative grievances. Meanwhile, the UN mission in Libya says attacks targeting the north African country's oil and energy infrastructure, or any actions that may lead to its undermining, could trigger punitive measures under UN Security Council resolutions.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng says China has consistently upheld true multilateralism and supported the UN in playing a central role in international affairs over the past 55 years.

China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes after the two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations as well as major international and regional issues.

Bangkok authorities have declared all 50 districts of the Thai capital flood disaster areas as flooding worsens.

Renowned Chinese singer Liu Huan has died of illness in Shanghai at the age of 63. He performed the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games theme song “You and Me” with British soprano Sarah Brightman at the opening ceremony.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the agreements between China and the United States will affect the global economy, including Russia's economy.

In a congratulatory letter to a high-level dialogue marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative at the UN headquarters in New York, President Xi said China stands ready to work with all parties to turn the vision of the sustainable development goals into reality.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity during a tea chat at the White House.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan have had a tea chat with US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the White House.

Friday marks China's Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most significant traditional Chinese holidays, and celebrations are underway nationwide.

China's Zhang Zhanshuo has completed a seven-gold sweep at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The 19-year-old swimmer won seven of the eight events he entered.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has called for closer cooperation between China and Serbia, saying Beijing is ready to work with Belgrade to carry forward their traditional friendship and elevate bilateral ties.

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China-US relations have come to another historical juncture. Speaking at a state dinner held by President Donald Trump at the White House as part of a state visit, President Xi says the development goals of the two countries are mutually reinforcing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, calling for translating the new vision of a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability into action.

President Xi Jinping says China hopes the US side will adhere to the correct position of opposing "Taiwan independence," and handle the Taiwan question with prudence. He stresses that China's position on safeguarding its national unity and territorial integrity is crystal clear.