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UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that conflicts are not only intensifying but expanding. Guterres compared the spreading impact of war to El Nino, saying disturbances in one part of the world are now disrupting lives thousands of kilometers away.

Researchers at cybersecurity firms discovered the flaws with the help of artificial intelligence tools. The vulnerabilities had reportedly gone undetected for more than a decade.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. He noted that this revolutionary feat has had a profound impact on the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

China has held a gathering in Beijing to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have announced an 8.7-billion-Canadian-dollar plan to support industries affected by US tariffs and promote long-term economic growth.

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in mid-November, focusing on post-conflict security arrangements.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger strategic coordination and deeper cooperation with Russia to promote common development and global stability.

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to ‌prevent a repeat of last weekend's riots and looting, as the Yellow Vest movement filed plans for a major Paris march on Saturday. Student groups have also called for protests the same day to push ‌for greater investment in education.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss ways to settle the Ukraine conflict. Putin also said the first tanker carrying 40,000 tons of diesel fuel will depart in two to three days.

Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an says participants at a finance ministers' meeting have reached a consensus for strengthening communication and policy coordination. Finance officials from 21 APEC member economies gathered in Hong Kong to discuss policy, digital infrastructure financing, and inclusive finance.

Iran has told Pakistan's army chief that it will not hold talks with the US until Tehran's demands are met. President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran remains willing to engage in dialogue.

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, with the two countries agreeing to deepen cooperation in defense, energy, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

China has voiced strong opposition to the latest US restrictions on Chinese artificial intelligence companies, urging Washington to stop discriminatory measures and safeguard fair competition.

The APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting is underway in Hong Kong, building up momentum ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen next month.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted trust, friendship, cooperation and partnership when offering a four-point summary of his just-concluded Eurasia tour after holding talks with his Bulgarian counterpart in Sofia.

The Chinese mainland recorded 192 million cross-border trips in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent year on year. Foreign nationals accounted for more than 23.2 million trips, up 15.6 percent.

The first phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has concluded in Guangzhou, with overseas buyer attendance reaching a record high.

China has urged the United Kingdom to abide by World Trade Organization rules and refrain from imposing restrictive measures on Chinese electric vehicles.

Speaking at this year's annual conference of the Financial Street Forum in Beijing, a Chinese official pledged support for more foreign-funded institutions to establish and expand their businesses in China, and for more long-term capital to enter the market.

Major Chinese cities continued to report narrowed declines in overall home prices in September, with both new and second-hand homes seeing price declines.

China's economy grew 4.6 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, reaching more than 107.1 trillion yuan. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, industrial output rose 5.3 percent.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Tajikistan, expanding ties in trade, investment, clean energy, artificial intelligence and connectivity.

The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP17, has opened in Armenia. Countries will conduct the first global review of progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has finished the WorldSSP season in third place on the constructors’ standings. Valentin Debise secured second place on the riders’ standings with six race wins.

Media say at least seven people are dead in a fire at a Canadian military base. The incident took place at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, located about 200 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital Edmonton.

Data shows Taiwan residents made nearly 2.5 million trips to the Chinese mainland in the first eight months of 2026, up over 19%. The mainland remained Taiwan residents' second-most popular outbound travel destination during the period.

A stampede during celebrations for the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in eastern India has killed at least 17 people and injured 35 others.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says his country is prepared to take measures at Saudi Arabia's request to defend the kingdom's security and sovereignty. Hostilities continued between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group, with both sides exchanging attacks and military warnings.

The action freezes upcoming tariffs of up to 100 percent that target the top five importers of Russian crude oil and gas, as well as restrictions aimed at Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers and energy and defense sectors.

The Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway is celebrating its third anniversary of commercial operation on Saturday. It is a flagship project of the China-Indonesia Belt and Road cooperation.

During talks with his Croatian counterpart, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country is ready to work with Croatia to drive further progress in bilateral cooperation.

Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade, with over one million hotspots detected nationwide. Months of fires have fueled an international public health crisis, and a surge of respiratory complaints across Southeast Asia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a nature reserve and a high-tech development zone during an inspection trip to Ulanqab. He stressed ecological conservation and the development of green computing power.

The exhibition area for US companies at the 9th China International Import Expo is 1,500 square meters bigger than last year. More than 160 countries, regions, and international organizations will take part in the event in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10.

The ninth China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with preparations largely complete. Organizers say more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations will participate.

At least four people, including three children, have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected a proposal to place Russian assets frozen in the European Union under US control, saying decisions on the funds should remain in European hands.

China says the understanding with the European Union on hybrid vehicles has effectively safeguarded the tangible interests of Chinese enterprises and prevented the escalation of China-EU trade frictions.

Authorities accuse Serhii Kuznietsov of leading Ukrainian agents including divers and an explosives expert to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The suspect has denied involvement, as the defense lawyer argued that Kuznietsov is a scapegoat.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific region to 4.8 percent. The IMF says strong demand for artificial intelligence-related technologies and resilient intra-Asian trade are supporting growth.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia and the United States are holding talks on contracts for Russian diesel fuel supplies. Novak says Russia has begun lifting restrictions on diesel exports ahead of schedule.

China has successfully launched a Zhuque-2E carrier rocket, sending 10 satellites into their preset orbits. Eight of the satellites are part of a commercial space computing project designed to build AI infrastructure in orbit.

More than 32,000 enterprises are participating in the 140th edition of the Canton Fair, which coincides with the event's 70th anniversary. This year's fair puts a strong focus on new products, green technology, and AI.

China's trade in goods posted double-digit growth in September. In yuan terms, exports grew nearly 30 percent, while imports jumped 25 percent.

China's foreign trade in goods reached more than 39.9 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, up 18.8 percent year on year.

The United Nations has warned that escalating hostilities and displacement in Yemen are worsening food shortages and health risks.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 200,000 barrels per day, down from 400,000 barrels per day projected in September.

China's central bank has approved an application from a subsidiary of Visa to set up a bank card clearing institution in the country, putting Visa a step closer to providing clearing services and issuing bank cards denominated in RMB.

A suspect is under arrest after a stabbing at a discount outlet in Incheon, South Korea, which has left eight customers injured.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, up from the three percent projected in July. The IMF says a boom in artificial intelligence investment is helping offset the impact of the Middle East conflict.