Asian trade integration continues to strengthen: report

China has expressed strong protest after an intruder broke into its embassy in Japan. China has called on Japan to conduct a thorough investigation, severely punish those responsible and provide a full and accountable explanation.

A report from the Boao Forum for Asia says the foundations of Asian trade integration continue to strengthen. It shows that intra-regional trade dependence rose from 56.3 percent in 2023 to 57.2 percent in 2024.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government supports a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States and Cuba, noting that multilateral institutions, like the UN, should be utilized to resolve conflicts.

The Colombian military says 48 people have been rescued after a military aircraft with 125 on board crashed Monday in the province of Putumayo.

The Chinese president has called for advancing high-quality development in Xiongan New Area, as it takes on a key role in relocating non-capital functions from Beijing.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he is pausing potential military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days following two days of talks between the two nations.

China has warned of an unmanageable situation in the Middle East if the war continues to escalate. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian again called for an end to military operations.

China's Zheng Qinwen advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 Miami Open after a grueling comeback victory over world No. 18 Madison Keys in three sets. Zheng next faces world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

The Israeli military says it has begun wide-scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure targets in Tehran. In Iran, local media reported that explosions rang out in Tehran early Monday morning.

Israel's military chief has approved plans to expand the offensive in Lebanon and said the military is prepared for a "prolonged" operation.