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Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million peop...
On Wednesday, Zhao Leji, Chairman of China’s National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with King Felipe VI of Spain in Beijing, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
During their meeting, Zhao emphasized the positive and steady development of China-Spain relations, which have flourished under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and King Felipe VI. He expressed China’s commitment to working with Spain to implement the important consensus reached by both leaders, focusing on consolidating political trust, promoting practical cooperation, and enhancing people-to-people and cultural exchanges. Zhao further highlighted that China aims to maintain high-level development of their bilateral relationship, bringing mutual benefits to both peoples and contributing stability and positive energy to global affairs.
Zhao also mentioned that China’s National People's Congress is eager to collaborate with Spain's Parliament to foster friendly exchanges between legislative bodies. He proposed more exchanges regarding legislative and supervisory practices to provide legal support for bilateral cooperation.
In his remarks, King Felipe VI underscored the long and profound history of friendship between the Spanish and Chinese peoples. He acknowledged the continuous development of their bilateral relations and commended China’s long-term, forward-looking, and coherent development plans. The Spanish king reiterated Spain’s willingness to strengthen legislative exchanges with China and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries.
This meeting between Zhao Leji and King Felipe VI signals a continued commitment to enhancing Sino-Spanish relations, focusing on strengthening political, legislative, and cultural ties to further solidify their strategic partnership.
Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
The U.S. said it struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk after intercepting four drones, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launches retaliatory strikes on four tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. bases in the Gulf.
The Iranian national football team is set to arrive in North America for the World Cup after finally securing travel documents, but a dispute over U.S. visa approvals continues to cast a shadow over the country's tournament preparations.
At least a dozen people were wounded, two critically, on Saturday (6 June) in Toledo, Ohio, as two shooters traded gunfire, police said.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington.
People across Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions struggling to access food, clean water, shelter and medical care as the conflict continues.
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