?Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on Sunday to withdraw the country from the Ottawa Convention -- an international treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines.
?Iran's top military commander on Sunday questioned Israel's commitment to a recently agreed ceasefire following 12 days of fighting, warning that Tehran was prepared to respond forcefully to any renewed aggression, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
?A special performance of the Chinese Kung Fu dance drama "11 Warriors" captivated audiences at the Bucharest National Opera House on Saturday evening, in celebration of the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations.
A ceremony unveiling sculptures of "Flying Tigers" was held on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
The U.S. Senate on Saturday narrowly advanced President Donald Trump's major tax-cut and spending bill, marking a key procedural step toward passing the legislation before the upcoming July 4 recess.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said early Saturday that
if U.S. President Donald Trump is sincere about seeking to reach an
agreement with Tehran, he should put aside his "disrespectful tone"
towards the Iranian supreme leader.
?A reception themed "Remembering History, Safeguarding Peace" has been held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
A readers' meeting was held Thursday on the book "Xi Jinping on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights" in Madrid, bringing together Chinese and Spanish participants for discussions on China's important role in advancing global human rights governance.
?Air travel between Türkiye and Iran partially resumed on Friday after being suspended for 15 days due to the Iran-Israel conflict, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said.
?President of the University of Virginia (UVA) in the United States, James Ryan, has decided to resign following pressure from the Trump administration, The New York Times reported on Friday.
Tokyo stocks ended higher Friday for a fourth straight day, with the Nikkei closing above the 40,000 line for the first time since January, as concern over hefty U.S. tariffs eased.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that no arrangement or commitment had been made to resume negotiations with the United States, amid heightened tensions following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian territory.
?China's lunar samples, collected from both the near and far side of the moon, were exhibited together for the first time at the United Nations (UN) on Wednesday.