Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Saturday called for steadily improving the country's military capabilities in response to national security threats at the opening ceremony of a military hardware exhibition. #KoreanPeninsula

By 6:08 pm Saturday, the total box office revenue of #China's National Day holiday has surpassed the 1.1-billion-yuan (about $155 million) mark, according to online platform data. #NationalDay #economy bit.ly/46zN6Bs

The #US Treasury Department is considering making a one-dollar coin featuring President #DonaldTrump to mark the country's 250th anniversary of independence next year, said the department Friday. bit.ly/4mNGTXq

US President #DonaldTrump said Friday that #Hamas must accept the 20-point peace plan on Gaza by 6 pm Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Sunday, otherwise "all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas." #US #Gaza bit.ly/4nACt7z

Top-ranked Chinese pair Wang Manyu and Kuai Man overcame Hina Hayata of Japan and South Korea's Joo Cheon-hui 3-1 to claim the women's doubles title at the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash on Saturday. #tabletennis #sports bit.ly/4mNmEJc

Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi was elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in a vote on Saturday.

President Xi Jinping and Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Saturday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. #XiJinping #习近平 @XisMoments bit.ly/42UDu1M

This year's eight-day National Day holiday, which is one day longer than usual and overlaps with Mid-Autumn Festival, has driven greater popularity in the tourism market than previous years, according to industry insiders. #holiday bit.ly/4pSYY9f

Indian sports is battling to shake off its reputation for being one of the world's worst doping offenders, as the country pushes forward with an ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics. #sports bit.ly/4nwagyt

#GoodMorning No one is you and that is your superpower.

#Hamas announced on Friday that it has submitted its response to #US President Donald Trump's #Gaza peace proposal to regional and international mediators, saying it has agreed in principle to release all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased. bit.ly/4o1fUsh

A new project at the Shanghai Museum invites the digital avatar of Jay Chou, one of the most celebrated Chinese pop singers, to take visitors on an immersive experience of the cultural relics in the museum's collection from Sept 30 to Mar 8, 2026. bit.ly/3VK2k0u

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, has been named the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, on Friday. King Charles III has approved the nomination, making Mullally the first woman to hold the Church of England's most senior clerical office since its establishment in 597 AD. bit.ly/4q0I095

China travel is trending. #Chongqing sees a surge of inbound tourists, with city vibes, spicy food and river views stealing hearts. #ChinaTravel

Hong Kong residents tour Chinese navy ships Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan, which arrived on Tuesday and are open for public visits. bit.ly/46AKljp

The US military carried out another strike on a boat deemed to be a “narco-trafficking vessel” off Venezuela coast in the Caribbean on Friday, and killed all four people on board, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a social media post.

China's newly introduced K visa, designed for international professionals specializing in science and technology, has come into effect on Oct 1. bit.ly/4pTQsqk

China on Friday activated a Level-IV emergency flood and typhoon response in the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan as Typhoon Matmo — the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season — approaches, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. bit.ly/46NIc2y

China urges Mexico to comply with the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in its anti-dumping investigations, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. bit.ly/4pUrtmY

#GoodNight Constant dripping wears away the stone.

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Tehran and Moscow came into effect on Thursday, said Iran's Foreign Ministry. bit.ly/3WjcTYv

More than 230 anticancer drugs feature in China's national medical insurance catalog, covering over 20 common types of cancer, including lung, breast and stomach cancers, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA). bit.ly/4gPyHnY

Nearly 42,000 people in the #Gaza Strip are living with life-changing injuries as a result of the ongoing conflict, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated in its latest update released on Thursday. One in four of these victims are children. bit.ly/3VQsQoW

A Brazilian official welcomed the latest data published this month by the Brazil-China Business Council revealing that Chinese investment in #Brazil doubled to $4.8 billion in 2024 over 2023. bit.ly/3IGQX6A

Shenzhen Futian Fashion Day made its return to Paris, France on Sept 29 for its second edition at the Monnaie de Paris, under the Welcome to Paris program of leading fashion organization the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. bit.ly/3W7j421

After a gap of more than five years, #India and #China are set to resume direct flights between the two countries, in another sign of normalization of bilateral ties that will help boost economic and people-to-people exchanges. bit.ly/4gTWZNU

With the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters now in full swing, top #tennis stars such as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are thrilled to return for the final Asian leg of the season. bit.ly/46G0xOQ

#China has condemned the United States' recent veto of the #Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations Security Council. #UN bit.ly/48JMdaH

President Xi Jinping and Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Friday exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. #XiJinping #习近平 @XisMoments

Models presented traditional Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Wednesday at a Sino-French Fashion and Culture Festival in Paris. The event is held from Sept 29 to Oct 6. #CulturalJourney

#GoodNight Sleep is the best kind of reset button for both mind and body.

Wildfires have ravaged about 853,946 hectares of Namibia's flagship Etosha National Park, with the area affected representing 38 percent of the park's total landmass, Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Indileni Daniel confirmed on Thursday. bit.ly/476v89J

A spectacular drone show lit up #HongKong special administrative regions on Thursday night, honoring the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. #ChinaCanvas

European leaders convened in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday for the seventh meeting of the European Political Community (EPC), with Ukraine's prospects for future ties with the European Union (EU) high on the agenda. bit.ly/4mMMBsq

China successfully rescued all 10 Myanmar crew members, who faced dangers from Typhoon Bualoi, on a vessel that experienced malfunctions in waters off China's Xisha Qundao in the South China Sea, according to the Sansha maritime search and rescue center on Thursday. bit.ly/4o53pw1

#Russia and #Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war (POWs) each under an agreement reached during recent talks in Istanbul, the Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday. bit.ly/4pNb189

China's railways handled a record 23.13 million passenger trips on Wednesday, the first day of the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival #holiday, the national #railway operator said on Thursday. bit.ly/46xPBEf

#China has condemned the #US veto of the #Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations Security Council. bit.ly/4hbceCl

World-renowned ethologist, primatologist, and conservationist #JaneGoodall has died at the age of 91, the Jane Goodall Institute said Wednesday in a statement. bit.ly/4mKby7M

#US President Donald #Trump's administration on Wednesday froze $26 billion for Democratic-led states on the first day of a federal government shutdown, which Trump called a "good" chance to cut "things that we didn't want". bit.ly/42S1rGY

#China's #visa-free policy for Russian citizens holding ordinary passports sends a strong and positive signal to the business communities on both sides, and such measures will further strengthen economic ties between the two major economies, Russian business leaders said. #Russia bit.ly/3KtG9cy

President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to Tianjin University, celebrating its 130th founding anniversary. #XiJinping #习近平 @XisMoments bit.ly/4nXsdpo

#GoodMorning Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

#US President Donald #Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order pledging to guarantee #Qatar's security, saying that any armed attack on the Gulf state will be considered a threat to the peace and security of the United States. bit.ly/4mL26kK

The #Gaza ceasefire plan proposed by #US President Donald #Trump requires "substantial amendments," a source close to the movement said on Wednesday. bit.ly/46VKCMO

The Netherlands has become the latest European nation to plan stricter requirements for citizenship qualifications, proposing to double the mandated residency period from five to 10 years. bit.ly/3KOUXCt

Aerial drone photos taken on Wednesday show bullet trains before maintenance at a maintenance base in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan province.

#ChinaCanvas A fireworks display lit up the opening night of National Day holiday in Macao Special Administrative Region during the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest. #NationalDayHoliday

Despite the broad tariffs introduced by the United States in April, countries in East Africa have recorded a surprising rise in exports to the US market, according to new data from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). bit.ly/4mLsV8y

Traditional Chinese matrimonial culture was on display at a group wedding ceremony featuring 28 couples in magnificent "hanfu" (traditional Chinese dress) in Laoling, a county-level city of Dezhou, Shandong province, on Saturday. bit.ly/4h0m1uH