China's railways expected to handle over 20 million passenger trips on Monday

France and Germany have vowed to strengthen cooperation in defense and other key areas.

In a signed article published in Russian media, President Xi called on the two sides to safeguard the post-war international order and continue to promote a multipolar world and economic globalization.

China's financial authorities have explained a package of measures to stabilize the market. As part of the efforts, the country's central bank said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage points.

Authorities say Chinese travelers took an estimated 314 million domestic trips during the five-day May Day holiday. The figure represents a 6.4-percent increase from the previous year.

China's Zhao Xintong has become the first Asian player to win the Snooker World Championship. This came after the 28-year-old defeated veteran Mark Williams 18-12 on Monday.

Israel says it has approved a plan to capture the entire Gaza Strip, and retain control for an unspecified length of time.

Monday marks the final day of China's five-day Labor Day holiday. More than 20 million passenger trips are expected on railways.

Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport, the main international air hub in Israel.

China says it stands ready to work with the new Australian government to continue advancing a more mature, stable, and productive comprehensive strategic partnership.

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