Chinese foreign minister holds phone calls with Cambodian, Thai counterparts

EU leaders have met in Brussels to discuss using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Russia is accusing Europe of "theft."

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Cambodia and Thailand to make decisions to realize a ceasefire as soon as possible and rebuild mutual trust. Wang made the remarks in separate phone calls with his Cambodian and Thai counterparts.

China has vowed to enhance regulation over photovoltaic manufacturing capacity in 2026. An industry official says the country will use market and legal measures to phase out outdated production and achieve a better balance between supply and demand.

The mascots drew inspiration from how horses were depicted in different periods throughout Chinese history, and symbolize success.

A two-tier customs system will facilitate freer trade between Hainan and overseas markets, while maintaining standard customs controls and tariffs on goods moving between the island and the rest of China.

The U.S. embassy in Quito said it is a short-term joint effort, as Ecuador confirmed the arrival of U.S. planes loaded with military material.

China's central bank says it has completed the financial preparations for the start of island-wide special customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port on Thursday.

Australian police have charged one of the alleged perpetrators of the fatal mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach with 59 offenses. The charges include 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act.

Naveed Akram, who carried out the attack with his father, has emerged from a coma after being shot by the police. Police said investigators expect to question the son once medication wears off and legal counsel is present.

Countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Syria were added to the expanded list under the Trump administration's travel ban. This move is part of the efforts to tighten U.S. entry standards, after the arrest of an Afghan national in the shooting of two National Guard troops.