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John Higgins narrowly defeated China’s Xiao Guodong 13-12 in a thrilling match at the World Snooker Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals in Sheffield.
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John Higgins narrowly defeated China’s Xiao Guodong 13-12 in a thrilling match at the World Snooker Championship, advancing to the quarterfinals in Sheffield.

China’s Zhang Mingkun clinched victory in the men’s long jump at the Diamond League in Xiamen, leaping 8.18 meters. The event featured multiple records and standout performances.

International travel to the U.S. is declining sharply, with projections showing a potential $64 billion loss in tourism by 2025, according to new reports.

China eases tax refund rules, lowering the threshold to boost inbound shopping and making it easier for tourists to receive refunds.

A massive explosion at Iran’s largest port, Shahid Rajaee, has killed 28 people and injured over 1,000, officials report.

Brazil’s Hugo Calderano made history by winning the men’s singles title at the ITTF World Cup in China’s Macao SAR, becoming the first player from the Americas to claim the prestigious title.

Lee Jae-myung has been nominated as the Democratic Party’s candidate for South Korea’s upcoming presidential election, pledging unity and progress.

Multiple fatalities occurred when a driver plowed into a street party in Vancouver. Police have ruled out terrorism and are investigating the incident.

At least nine people were killed when a driver plowed into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, leaving the community in shock and mourning.

A massive explosion at Iran’s Port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas has left at least 25 dead and over 800 injured. The cause is under investigation as authorities aid victims and contain the aftermath.