China have their fingers crossed that the USA and North Korea will make strides forward to promote denuclearisation.
A foreign ministry spokeswoman said the country also hopes that steps will be taken to promote long-term peace and stability.
Hua Chunying made the comments on Wednesday after North Korea tested more short-range ballistic missiles.
It came despite ongoing efforts from the international community to reach a diplomatic solution to the situation.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire beginning at 4:00 PM (1300 GMT) on Friday, a US official said, after an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon sorely tested the US-Iranian interim deal to end the wider Middle East conflict.
Two trains collide north of London, multiple injuries reported
British Transport Police said on Friday it was responding to reports of a collision involving two trains about 60 miles (96 km) north of London, with media reports saying the major incident had resulted in multiple injuries.
Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the US President told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at the G7 summit.
US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday, as Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to Geneva, adding to uncertainty whether a lasting truce can be found.
Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school
Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a negative impact on learning, the country's prime minister said on Friday.
The Emirates Drug Establishment has approved a new treatment for two serious lung conditions, marking another step in expanding access to advanced medicines in the UAE.
The UAE is stepping up efforts to embed Agentic AI across government operations, as officials gathered in Dubai to map out the next stage of the country's digital transformation.
The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for people who were previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional travel disruptions.
