Xi to meet British PM in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Starmer is paying an official visit to China from Jan. 28 to 31.

His visit marks the first visit to China by a British prime minister in eight years.

Starmer is accompanied by a delegation of executives from over 50 major British companies and representatives from institutions in key sectors such as finance, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, culture, and creative industries, indicating the British side's anticipation of deepening bilateral economic and trade relations.

Xi to meet British PM in Beijing

A total of 6,594 people have been hospitalized in Israel since it joined the United States to launch military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, the Israeli Health Ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Over the past 24 hours, 148 injured individuals were admitted to hospitals, according to the ministry. The figures include both military personnel and civilians.

Israel reports 6,594 wounded from ongoing conflict with Iran