Authorities say China will see 953 million railway passenger trips during the summer travel rush. The country's railway operator says the figure is 5.8 percent higher than last year.

Official data shows the purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector rose for the second straight month to 49.7 in June.

Gaza's civil defense says Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least 21 Palestinians on Sunday while the Israeli army has issued one of the largest evacuation orders in months.

Local media say Iran is doubtful that Israel will maintain the ceasefire between the two countries.

U.S. Senate Republicans have narrowly advanced President Donald Trump's tax-and-spending package in a 51-to-49 procedural vote.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on villagers in the southwestern region of Xizang, also known as Tibet, to uphold ethnic unity and strive for a happier and better life.

China says it firmly opposes any country making trade deals with the United States at its expense. It cautioned that if such a situation arises, the country will take countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

Iran has held a state funeral for top military officers and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes this month.

China's national weather service has issued a rainstorm warning across the northern, central, and southern parts of the country.

According to Gaza health authorities, more than 500 people have been killed near aid centers since late May.