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Israel is set to reopen the Zikim crossing, facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza. The UN praises this move, as it will allow vital supplies to reach those in need. Other topics include Xi Jinping encouraging young scholars to enhance cultural understanding and a state visit by the Thai king to China. There’s also a look at the U.S. government’s funding deal, which successfully ends a lengthy shutdown, and a tragic truck crash in South Korea that resulted in casualties.

The U.S. House has passed a funding package to reopen the federal government, ending the longest shutdown in history. In international news, China and Comoros celebrate a 50-year partnership, while economic dialogues emphasize stable China-U.S. trade relations. The political implications of the funding bill raise concerns about future budget negotiations. On another front, a car blast in Delhi is labeled a terrorist attack, prompting a strong response from the Indian government.

The presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a declaration on the transition of bilateral relations to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Alliance.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology says China has incubated more than 17,600 national-level "little giant" enterprises in the manufacturing sector.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with King Felipe VI of Spain in Beijing, saying China is willing to work with Spain to build a more strategically resilient and dynamic Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with greater international influence.

Rescue teams in the Philippines are racing to clear debris and deliver aid after Typhoon Fung-wong left at least 27 people dead and affected more than 3.5 million people.

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has stressed the country’s pledge to promote high-standard opening up and foster a world-class business environment.

Spanish King Felipe VI is in Beijing for a state visit to China, the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years.

In his phone call with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a healthy, stable and sustainable development of China-Canada relations.

The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan spending package in a bid to end the longest government shutdown. The shutdown has entered its 41st day and brought mounting consequences for Americans.