Chinese Commerce Ministry calls for complete removal of U.S. tariffs

India has banned imports from or through Pakistan, following last week's deadly attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

Polls have opened on Australia's general election day, with millions of voters expected to cast their ballots to decide the composition of the 48th federal parliament.

China is seeing a surge in international tourists this May Day holiday, as overseas visitors flock to experience the country's rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cities.

China says its door is always open for dialogue with the United States on the issue of tariffs. The Chinese Commerce Ministry says U.S. officials have repeatedly expressed willingness to negotiate with China.

China's May Day holiday box office is off to a strong start. Online data shows ticket sales for new releases have topped 200 million yuan, or over 27 million U.S. dollars, by Thursday afternoon, more than double pre-holiday figures.

China's May Day holiday travel rush is underway, with the travel peak expected to occur on May 1. The country's railway system is expected to handle 144 million passenger trips, up 4.9 percent year on year.

China has declared its Shenzhou-19 mission a success with the safe return of all three astronauts from the Tiangong Space Station.

Foreign Ministers of BRICS member countries have concluded a two-day high-level meeting in Rio de Janeiro.

Authorities have restored electricity supply across Spain following Monday's blackout that also affected Portugal and part of France.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged BRICS nations to strengthen unity and improve global governance.