Iran's main military command cited US attacks in southern Iran, warning that any vessel attempting to transit the strait will be targeted.

The new event will bring four World Championships and the Skating Awards to one city for the first time. The ISU said BEIJING28 will become the most significant international skating event of the Olympic cycle.

Data shows the US consumer price index rose 4.2 percent year on year in May, marking its highest level since May 2023, as energy prices remain high. The report comes as Federal Reserve officials contemplate their next move on interest rates.

Industry data shows China’s new energy vehicle output and sales posted double-digit growth in May from a year ago. NEVs now make up about 57 percent of total new car sales.

Workers at SoFi Stadium in California have reached a tentative labor agreement, averting a potential strike days before the venue hosts its first FIFA World Cup match. The workers still need to vote on the agreement on Wednesday.

China's Sun Yingsha and Gu Ailing have been named to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list, which honors the world's most influential and accomplished athletes.

A five-member Chinese expert team is on a three-month mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the fight against the Ebola outbreak.

The US Central Command says forces have launched strikes after Iran allegedly shot down a US army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

Data from a government think tank shows that China's consumer spending sustained a steady recovery last month. In-store payments climbed 2.4 percent over a year ago in May. The data also reveals an industrial shift toward emerging and intelligent sectors.

Waves of up to 11 meters and gale-force winds battered New Zealand's capital on Tuesday, prompting mandatory evacuations along parts of Wellington's south coast. Officials said the ocean swells could cause significant damage.