Xi Jinping, Congolese President Exchange Congratulatory Messages to FOCAC Coordinators' Meeting
On June 11, Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo separately sent congratulatory messages to the Ministerial Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on the Implementation of Outcomes, expressing warm congratulations on the meeting's convening. Xi Jinping noted that over the 25 years since its establishment, FOCAC has vigorously driven the robust development of China-Africa cooperation, becoming a model for solidarity and cooperation in the Global South. Last September, I reached a consensus with African leaders at the FOCAC Beijing Summit to jointly advance "six modernizations" and implement "ten partnership actions," leading China-Africa relations into a new stage of building a new era of all-weather community with a shared future. With the joint efforts of both sides, gratifying early harvests have been achieved in the implementation of the summit outcomes. China and Africa have also reached a consensus on preparing for the "China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchange" in 2026, which is believed to inject new vitality into China-Africa friendship and cooperation. Xi Jinping emphasized that the current international situation is marked by intertwined changes and chaos. China insists on providing new opportunities to the world with new achievements in Chinese modernization, and offering new impetus to African and other Global South partners with China's vast market. China is willing to sign economic partnership agreements for common development and implement zero tariffs on 100% of products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, while providing more convenience for exports from the least developed African countries to China. China is ready to work with Africa to deeply implement the "ten partnership actions," strengthen cooperation in key areas such as green industries, e-commerce and payments, science and technology, and artificial intelligence, deepen cooperation in security, finance, and rule of law, and promote the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation. Xi Jinping pointed out that open cooperation is the right path, and win-win results are what the people want. China and Africa jointly advancing modernization will vigorously promote solidarity and cooperation in the Global South, opening up a brighter prospect for world peace and development. It is hoped that China and Africa will continue to solidly promote the implementation of the summit outcomes, meticulously plan the future development of the Forum, and work together to build a new era of all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future, contributing China-Africa strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind. In his congratulatory message, Sassou stated that since the FOCAC Beijing Summit, fruitful results have been achieved in Africa-China strategic and pragmatic cooperation. This coordinator's meeting coincides with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of FOCAC. I will make every effort, steadfastly working with President Xi Jinping to achieve greater progress in building an Africa-China community with a shared future and enhance the well-being of the people of both sides. As the African co-chair of FOCAC, the Republic of the Congo is willing to work with China and other Global South countries to strengthen cooperation under the "Belt and Road" Initiative, jointly build a multipolar world free from unilateralism and protectionism, and usher in a new era of inclusive globalization.
New Ideas Guide New Journey: Promoting Cyber Civilization, Gathering Spiritual Strength for National Rejuvenation
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that cyber civilization is an important part of social civilization in the new era and a crucial area for building a strong cyber nation. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has consistently shaped and purified cyberspace with a new spirit of the times, continuously cultivating a positive, healthy, uplifting, and benevolent cyber culture. Significant achievements have been made in building cyber civilization, consolidating strong spiritual power for national rejuvenation and construction. The China Cyber Civilization Conference, themed "Gathering Positive Energy in Cyberspace and Leading New Trends of the Times," was held in Hefei, Anhui from June 10-11. This marks the fifth year of the China Cyber Civilization Conference. Over the past five years, the conference, through themed activities such as the release of excellent cases in cyber civilization construction and the Youth Cyber Civilization Initiative, has comprehensively showcased the rich achievements and future development direction of cyber civilization construction. It has guided websites, platforms, and the vast number of netizens to actively participate in cyber civilization construction, jointly promoting civilized operation of websites, civilized use of the internet, and civilized online behavior. General Secretary Xi Jinping profoundly stated that "Chinese modernization is modernization that coordinates material and spiritual civilizations," and "cyber civilization is an important part of social civilization in the new era and a crucial area for building a strong cyber nation." He emphasized the need to "adhere to the unity of development and governance, and the integration of online and offline, widely gathering upward and benevolent forces," and "shape and purify cyberspace with a new spirit of the times, jointly building a beautiful spiritual home online." General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of speeches have pointed the way forward and provided fundamental guidance for strengthening cyber civilization work in the new era. Cyberspace is the shared spiritual home for hundreds of millions of people. Cyberspace needs positive energy, and the development of the times cannot do without positive energy. Implementing the New Media Communication Project for Chinese Culture and the China Positive Energy Cyber Products Collection and Exhibition, among others, has made the Party's voice the strongest in cyberspace. New media products such as "Xi Jinping Leads the New Era of Reform and Opening Up" and "Plain Language for the People" have made the Party's innovative theories "fly into ordinary households." Online communication brands such as "Biographies of Masters" and "Exploring China Through Bamboo Slips" have been created to showcase China's cultural confidence to the world and convey the profound strength of excellent traditional Chinese culture. In recent years, positive online publicity and public opinion guidance have continuously strengthened, and the supply of high-quality content has continuously improved. The "China Good People" online appraisal activity continues to be carried out, and the touching deeds of role models of the times and moral exemplars are widely spread and reach people's hearts at their fingertips. From "warm news" recording ordinary good deeds, to "positive energy" showcasing national sentiment, to "new Chinese trends" promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture, a batch of excellent online cultural products with warmth, depth, and strength have continuously emerged, illuminating the spiritual world of hundreds of millions of netizens and making the atmosphere of advocating virtue and emulating exemplary figures increasingly strong in cyberspace. Positive energy is the general requirement, being manageable is the hard truth, and being used well is true capability. Cyberspace is not a "land beyond law." In the face of some online chaos, a series of special online rectification actions have been continuously carried out, from the "Qinglang" (Clear and Bright) series of special actions severely cracking down on various types of harmful online information, to the "Jingwang" (Clean Net) special action cracking down on various types of online black and gray industrial chain illegal and criminal activities in accordance with the law. Since the new era, more than 150 laws and regulations in the cyber field have been successively introduced, providing a solid institutional guarantee for building a strong cyber nation, and a clear and bright cyber ecology is accelerating its formation. When the people have faith, the nation has hope, and the country has strength. From perfecting the rule of law to prospering culture, from cultivating literacy to innovating governance, China's cyber civilization construction has taken solid steps and achieved remarkable results. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, a cyberspace with stronger positive energy, a more prominent main theme, and a clearer ecology is continuously injecting strong spiritual impetus into national rejuvenation and construction.
State Council Holds Constitutional Oath Ceremony; Premier Li Qiang Oversees
On June 11, the State Council held a constitutional oath-taking ceremony. Premier Li Qiang oversaw the oath. In accordance with the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and the Organizational Measures for Constitutional Oaths by State Functionaries Appointed by the State Council and Its Departments, 49 officials from 42 departments and units appointed by the State Council took their constitutional oaths. At 3:00 PM, State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong announced the start of the constitutional oath-taking ceremony. All stood up and sang the National Anthem of the People's Republic of China. Subsequently, the lead oath-taker placed a hand on the Constitution and recited the oath, while other oath-takers stood in formation and repeated the oath. After the oath, Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech. He emphasized the importance of engraving the solemn oath in their hearts and earnestly practicing it. He stressed the need to forge loyalty, deeply comprehend Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee, and be swift executors, courageous problem-solvers, and successful doers. He called for upholding the rule of law and taking the lead in respecting, learning, observing, and applying the law. He also emphasized strict self-discipline, continuous improvement of work style, and cultivation of Party spirit. Li Qiang pointed out that the current task of comprehensively advancing Chinese modernization through high-quality development is arduous, and the external environment is more complex and severe. He urged participants to display the spirit of not shying away from difficulties and bravely taking on responsibilities, strengthen the will to dare to struggle and be good at struggle, temper the courage to face difficulties and forge ahead, directly confront contradictions and problems, and unswervingly manage their own affairs well. He also called for honing the ability to adapt to changes and open up new prospects, improving the capacity for situational foresight and precise policy implementation, breaking free from fixed mindsets, and devising effective work approaches and mechanisms. Furthermore, he stressed the need to gather synergy for implementation and development, focusing on key tasks such as expanding domestic demand, boosting consumption, and optimizing the business environment, strengthening departmental coordination, emphasizing synergistic efforts, and enhancing development momentum through policy and work synergy. Leading comrades of the State Council and relevant departmental heads of the State Council attended the ceremony.
Ding Xuexiang Attends, Delivers Keynote Speech at Opening Ceremony of 2nd Belt and Road Science and Technology Exchange Conference
Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the opening ceremony of the Second Belt and Road Science and Technology Exchange Conference in Chengdu on the morning of June 11 and delivered a keynote speech. Ding Xuexiang stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping attaches great importance to "Belt and Road" scientific and technological cooperation, proposing a series of major initiatives and measures. China and all parties have worked together to continuously implement scientific and technological innovation cooperation plans, build a "bridge of hearts" through science and technology, and weave a network of innovation collaboration, injecting strong impetus into the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road." Ding Xuexiang emphasized that in the face of severe challenges such as widening technological divides, digital divides, and intelligent divides, it is necessary to strengthen solidarity and cooperation, deeply practice the International Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative, and build a "Belt and Road" scientific and technological innovation community that is innovation-driven, open and inclusive, fair and just, prosperous together, and universally beneficial and sustainable. He put forward four suggestions: First, further strengthen open cooperation in scientific and technological innovation, jointly explore new models of mutually beneficial global scientific and technological cooperation, and work together to overcome major scientific and technological challenges. Second, further promote the inclusive sharing of scientific and technological achievements, vigorously improve the accessibility of science and technology, and enable scientific and technological innovation achievements to better benefit all countries, especially countries in the Global South. Third, further expand scientific and technological people-to-people exchanges, strengthen innovation partnerships, and tighten the friendly ties of scientific and educational cooperation. Fourth, further improve the global science and technology governance system and promote scientific and technological innovation to always develop in a direction conducive to the progress of human civilization. Afshin, Vice President of Iran, Ramatov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, and Raguš, Vice Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches, while the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, Gil, delivered a video speech. Approximately 1,500 people, including domestic and foreign scientific and technological personnel, enterprise leaders, government officials, and representatives of international organizations, participated in the opening ceremony.
China-US Economic and Trade Consultation Mechanism Holds First Meeting in London, UK
From June 9 to 10, local time, Chinese lead person for economic and trade affairs, Vice Premier He Lifeng, and US lead persons, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, along with Trade Representative Katherine Tai, held the inaugural meeting of the China-US Economic and Trade Consultation Mechanism in London, UK. The two sides engaged in candid and in-depth dialogue, thoroughly exchanging views on economic and trade issues of mutual concern. They reached principal agreement on a framework of measures to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their call on June 5 and consolidate the outcomes of the Geneva economic and trade talks. New progress was also made in addressing economic and trade concerns of both sides. He Lifeng stated that this meeting was an important consultation guided by the strategic consensus reached by the two heads of state on June 5 this year. China's attitude and stance on China-US economic and trade issues are clear and consistent. The essence of China-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win. Cooperation benefits both China and the US in the economic and trade field, while confrontation harms both. There are no winners in a trade war; China does not want to fight one, but it is not afraid to. The two sides should resolve economic and trade differences through equal dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation. China is sincere in its economic and trade consultations and adheres to its principles. In the next step, both sides should, in accordance with the important consensus and requirements reached by the two heads of state during their call, further leverage the role of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism to continuously enhance consensus, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen cooperation. China reiterated that both sides should move towards each other, ensure that actions match words, and demonstrate integrity in honoring commitments and concrete efforts in implementing consensus. They should jointly safeguard the hard-won dialogue outcomes, continue to maintain communication and dialogue, promote the steady and long-term development of China-US economic and trade relations, and inject more certainty and stability into the world economy. The US side stated that the meeting achieved positive results, further stabilizing bilateral economic and trade relations, and that it will work with China to move towards each other and jointly implement the consensus reached at this meeting, in accordance with the requirements of the two heads of state's call.
Cities Nationwide Advance Urban Renewal to Improve Lives
To improve residents' quality of life and urban living environment, urban renewal and construction are accelerating across various regions. In Nanchong, Sichuan, over 30 renovation and upgrade projects for old residential communities are underway, involving more than 2,400 households. These projects include roof waterproofing, exterior wall refurbishment, and road repairs, with overall completion expected by the end of June. Anhui is implementing a province-wide old elevator renovation and upgrade program, identifying and categorizing elevators that have been in use for over 15 years for repair, renovation, and replacement. Each old elevator replacement is eligible for a national policy subsidy of 150,000 yuan. Tianjin has launched 180 old residential community renovation projects this year, primarily focusing on age-friendly modifications and green environment improvements. These efforts aim to inject more vitality into urban renewal. In Weili Community, Xiamen, Fujian, local authorities have transformed idle spaces into public libraries, tea houses, and creative markets, attracting residents and tourists to visit and take photos. Strolling through hutongs, enjoying coffee, and taking photos with the White Pagoda Temple from a gray brick and tile terrace – the renovation project in the Baitasi area of Xicheng District, Beijing, has not only improved the living environment for hutong residents but also achieved cultural heritage preservation and commercial operation. These initiatives also aim to enhance urban functionality. In Qujing, Yunnan, the urban rain and sewage separation project is accelerating construction and is expected to be completed before the flood season, improving the city's flood control and drainage capacity. In Taiyuan, Shanxi, the renovation and upgrade of underground pipelines along the city's main north-south artery are underway. By installing smart sensing devices and connecting to the urban smart pipeline monitoring system, real-time data on rainwater and sewage flow rates and velocities can be monitored in the future.
China's E-commerce Logistics Business Volume Index Hits New High This Year
The latest data released by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing shows that China's e-commerce logistics index for May was 111.6 points, an increase of 1.1 points from the previous month. Among the sub-indices, the total e-commerce logistics business volume index reached 130.2 points, hitting a new high for the year. The "trade-in" policy for consumer goods spurred strong demand for home appliances and communication equipment. Regionally, the total business volume index rose in all regions nationwide, with the western region seeing the largest increase of 1.6 points month-on-month. In May, the logistics timeliness index surpassed 100 points for the first time this year. With the rise of the logistics timeliness index, the service efficiency of e-commerce logistics enterprises continued to improve. The application scenarios of the "unmanned vehicle + rider" collaborative delivery model are becoming increasingly diverse, significantly enhancing the efficiency of e-commerce logistics' "last-mile" service.
Auto Production and Sales Up Over 10% in First 5 Months
Data released today (June 11) by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers shows that since the beginning of this year, with the intensified and expanded "two new" policies, the consumption vitality in the automotive market has accelerated its release. In the first five months of this year, China's automobile production and sales reached 12.826 million and 12.748 million units respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 12.7% and 10.9%. Among these, new energy vehicle sales accounted for 44% of total new vehicle sales. In terms of exports, from January to May, automobile exports reached 2.49 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7.9%. Notably, new energy vehicle exports were 855,000 units, up 64.6% year-on-year. A relevant person in charge from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers stated that currently, China's automotive industry as a whole is showing a steady and positive trend, with new energy vehicles continuing to grow rapidly and automobile exports showing a significant increase.
China-Africa Trade Reaches Record High in First 5 Months
Today (June 11), reporters learned from the General Administration of Customs that in the first five months of this year, China's imports and exports with Africa reached 963.21 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.4%, hitting a new historical high for the same period. Of this total, exports were 599.57 billion yuan, up 20.2%; imports were 363.64 billion yuan, up 1.6%. In recent years, China-Africa agricultural product trade has continuously expanded, with China-Africa agricultural product imports and exports breaking through 70 billion yuan for the first time in 2024. In the first five months of this year, China's agricultural product imports from Africa amounted to 15.83 billion yuan, while exports of pesticide preparations and agricultural machinery to Africa increased by 12% and 41% respectively. Since 2022, Africa has consistently been China's largest market for goods exported under foreign contracted projects. In the first five months of this year, China's exports to Africa under foreign contracted projects amounted to 12.59 billion yuan, an increase of 46.5%. During the same period, China's exports of ships and marine engineering equipment, construction machinery, and electric motors and generators to Africa increased by 41.6%, 58.5%, and 51.1% respectively.
State Council Information Office Holds Press Conference with Chinese and Foreign Journalists on "Strugglers on the New Journey"
The State Council Information Office held a press conference for Chinese and foreign journalists today (June 11) titled "Strivers on a New Journey." Five police officers from the immigration administration sector met with Chinese and foreign journalists to discuss the theme of "Guarding National Borders and Serving Open Development." They shared stories of serving the public in processing documents, ensuring smooth customs clearance at ports of entry, and cracking down on cross-border illegal and criminal activities. Their accounts showcased the dedication of immigration administration police in resolutely safeguarding national border security and stability, maintaining normal entry-exit management order, and actively serving and promoting high-level opening-up and high-quality development as guardians of the nation's gateway.
Domestic News Briefs
National Flood Control Headquarters Activates Level IV Emergency Response for Flood and Typhoon in Guangdong and Hainan. Due to the influence of this year's Typhoon "Butterfly" No. 1, heavy to torrential rain, with localized deluges or extraordinarily heavy rain, is expected in Hainan Island, Guangdong, Guangxi, and other areas from June 11 to 14. The National Flood Control Headquarters today (June 11) at 12:00 activated a Level IV emergency response for flood and typhoon in Guangdong and Hainan, dispatching two working groups to Guangdong and Hainan to assist and guide, and requesting relevant provinces to implement various flood and typhoon prevention and control measures. AG600 Aircraft Enters Batch Production Phase. Reporters learned today (June 11) from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) that the independently developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 has obtained a production license from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, officially entering the batch production phase. The AG600 aircraft is a major equipment developed to meet the needs of China's emergency rescue system and national natural disaster prevention and control system construction, serving as a multi-purpose large aviation equipment platform. World's First Wind-Assisted Aframax Product Tanker Named. Today (June 11), the world's first wind-assisted Aframax product tanker, built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, was officially named. This tanker is equipped with three 40-meter-high wind sails, which can achieve a daily fuel saving of 14.5 tons and reduce carbon emissions by 5,000 tons annually, marking a new breakthrough for China in green ship technology and providing a new green option for the global shipping industry. Third National Skills Competition to Be Held in Zhengzhou in September. Reporters learned from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security that the Third National Skills Competition will be held in Zhengzhou, Henan from September 19 to 23 this year. The competition, themed "Skills Light Up the Future," will feature 106 items, including WorldSkills selection projects and national competition selected projects. Six new competition items, such as unmanned aircraft systems and smart security technology, have been added. Over 50% of the competition items are in fields such as intelligent manufacturing, high-end equipment, and new energy. First Gold Medal in Competitive Sports at the 15th National Games Born. Last night (June 10), the final of the women's U16 football event of the 15th National Games was held at Guangzhou Tianhe Sports Center Stadium. This was the first time in the history of the National Games that a women's U16 football event was set up. After fierce competition, the Shanghai team defeated the Guangdong team 1-0, winning the championship and the first gold medal in a competitive sport at the 15th National Games. Population of World's Largest Milu Deer Reserve Exceeds 8,500. The Jiangsu Dafeng Milu Deer National Nature Reserve recently announced that with the fawning season largely concluded this year, 759 new fawns were born in the reserve, bringing the total milu deer population to 8,502. Milu deer are a national first-class protected animal. Currently, China's milu deer population accounts for over 80% of the global total.
Protests and Clashes Continue in California; Curfew Imposed in Parts of Los Angeles
On June 10, protests in Los Angeles, California, triggered by federal agencies' raids on undocumented immigrants, entered their fifth day. On that day, some protesters once again entered U.S. Route 101. California Highway Patrol arrested 67 people. The Los Angeles Police Department stated on June 10 that at least 378 people had been arrested in the ongoing protests. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew in parts of downtown Los Angeles from 8:00 PM local time on June 10 to 6:00 AM on June 11 to address vandalism and looting. Early today (June 11), police stated that arrests had begun due to multiple curfew violations. US Federal Judge Rejects Motion to Block Deployment of Troops to California. In response to the California government's request for a court order to prevent the US government from deploying US military and National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area, a California federal judge on June 10 rejected the motion and decided to hold a hearing on the matter on June 12. On June 10, approximately 700 active-duty Marines were on standby in Seal Beach, 50 kilometers from Los Angeles. US media reported that the military personnel currently deployed in the Los Angeles area have reached 4,800. US President Donald Trump stated on June 10 that the situation in California threatened public order, and that troops were sent to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel, and these troops would not leave until calm was restored to the area. On the same day, California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that Trump's deployment of the National Guard escalated the situation. Additionally, new rounds of protests broke out in several other US cities, including New York, Chicago, and Seattle, on June 10.
Russia Claims Large-Scale Strikes on Ukrainian Defense Industry Targets; Ukraine Reports Attacks on Russian Personnel and Equipment Concentration Areas
On June 10, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian military carried out large-scale precision strikes on Ukrainian defense industry enterprises. The Russian forces continued their offensives in Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and other areas, striking 151 temporary deployment points of the Ukrainian military, destroying one Ukrainian air defense missile launcher, seven electronic warfare stations, and twelve ammunition depots. The Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on June 10 that 174 battles took place on the frontline in the past day. The Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces, and artillery attacked 16 concentration areas of Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment, two drone control points, four artillery systems, and one command post. Ukrainian forces repelled intensive Russian offensives in directions such as Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian side also stated that Ukrainian drones today (June 11) attacked a gunpowder factory in Russia's Tambov region that produces gunpowder for the Russian military. Russia has not responded to this. Russia and Ukraine exchanged a new batch of captured personnel on June 10. EU Proposes 18th Round of Sanctions Against Russia; Russia Extends Oil Supply Ban. The European Union proposed its 18th round of sanctions against Russia on June 10, involving further compression of the Russian oil price cap, a ban on the use of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, and expanded sanctions on Russian banks. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated on the same day that Slovakia would not support these sanctions unless the EU could propose a feasible solution to the energy issue. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree on June 10, extending countermeasures against Western oil price restrictions on Russia until December 31, 2025. In December 2022, Western countries imposed a price cap of $60 per barrel on Russian seaborne oil exports. Russia subsequently adopted countermeasures prohibiting the supply of Russian oil and oil products to relevant foreign legal entities and individuals.
International News Briefs
Israeli forces continuously attack a humanitarian aid distribution point in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian sources stated that on June 10 and today (June 11), Israeli forces repeatedly opened fire on local residents at a humanitarian aid distribution point in the Netzarim corridor in the Gaza Strip, resulting in over 60 deaths. The Palestinian side condemned the continuous Israeli attacks on civilians in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military stated on June 10 that it attacked dozens of Palestinian armed targets, including underground tunnels and weapons storage facilities, in the Gaza Strip on that day. Houthi Ansar Allah claims another strike on Israeli airport. Yemen's Houthi Ansar Allah group stated on June 10 that it launched two missiles at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport on that day, with one hitting its target, forcing the airport's operations to be suspended. The Houthi group stated that this attack was a response to the Israeli military's airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port on the same day. The Houthi group also warned that the Israeli port of Haifa in northern Israel has been included in its target list. Fire at New York's Grand Central Terminal Injures 4. A fire broke out at New York's Grand Central Terminal on June 10, injuring four people and temporarily suspending train service. According to the New York City Fire Department, more than 100 firefighters were deployed to extinguish the blaze, which has now been put out. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Another Canadian region declares state of emergency due to wildfires. Wildfires continue to rage in British Columbia and other parts of Canada. The latest data from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre shows that as of June 10, the area burned by wildfires in Canada this year has reached 34,000 square kilometers, and the number of active wildfires across Canada has increased to 227, with 102 of them out of control. The city of Squamish in British Columbia declared a state of emergency due to wildfires on the same day.