EU to hold summit on key issues including Ukraine, Middle East

A two-day European Union (EU) Summit will be held in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday and Friday, focusing on the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as EU competitiveness.

According to the agenda, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will brief the EU leaders on the latest developments in Ukraine. EU leaders will also discuss the progress of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.

On Middle East issues, attending leaders are expected to deliberate on the situation in Iran and its impact on energy prices, the situations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and also the situation in Lebanon.

The leaders will also address the financial framework for next stage, European security and defense, and migration issues, the agenda showed.

EU to hold summit on key issues including Ukraine, Middle East

As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, a spectacular dragon boat night parade was held in Foshan City, south China's Guangdong Province on Tusday, delivering a unique fusion of traditional culture and futuristic aesthetics.

On the evening of Tuesday, 20 decorated dragon boats gathered together on a river of Shunde District, illuminating the waterways with dazzling lights and visual effects.

The glowing fleet attracted large crowds of local residents and visitors, who lined the banks to enjoy the breathtaking scene.

The event was part of activities held by Chinese people to welcome the upcoming Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 19 this year.

Dragon boat parade lights up night sky in Foshan City