The Olympic flame that will be burning for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has started its journey after being ignited at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece.

Olympic flame for Paris 2024 Summer Games lit in Ancient Olympia

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Official data shows China's online retail sales saw steady expansion in the first four months of the year.

China's online retail sales up 11.5 pct in January-April period

The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court has announced he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders.

ICC decision to seek arrest warrants angers Israel, Hamas

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as interim president following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

Iran's leader appoints 1st VP as acting president

China has added some U.S. companies to the list of unreliable entities over their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan.

China lists U.S. companies as unreliable entities over arms sales to Taiwan

Sunday marks China Tourism Day, with celebrations and events held across the nation.

Olympic flame for Paris 2024 Summer Games lit in Ancient Olympia

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