China’s Labor Day Travel Boom 
: 8% Surge in Air Trips Expected!
China’s Labor Day holiday sees 10.75M air travelers, an 8% surge. Domestic routes boom; Japan & Southeast Asia lead international trips. 
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China’s Labor Day Travel Boom
Ronaldo Dazzles as Al Nassr Storms Into AFC Champions League Semis 
Cristiano Ronaldo scores again as Al Nassr crush Yokohama F. Marinos 4-1, advancing to the AFC Champions League semifinals.
Barcelona Wins Thrilling Copa del Rey Final Against Real Madrid 
Barcelona clinched a record 32nd Copa del Rey title in an extra-time thriller against Real Madrid, decided by Jules Kounde’s 116th-minute stunner. 
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Higgins Edges Xiao in Thrilling Crucible Showdown 
John Higgins defeats China’s Xiao Guodong 13-12 in a nail-biting World Snooker Championship clash, setting up a ‘Class of 92’ quarterfinal against Mark Williams. 
Star Power in Xiamen: Zhang Mingkun Leaps to Diamond League Glory 
China’s Zhang Mingkun soared to long jump victory at the Diamond League opener in Xiamen, while Zhu Yaming and teen star Chen Yujie made history. 
China Slashes Tax Refund Threshold to Rev Up Tourist Spending 
China lowers minimum spending for tourist tax refunds to 200 yuan, expands payment options and store access to boost international shopping and economic growth.
Iran Port Blast Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 28
A massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port has left 28 dead and over 1,000 injured. Authorities deny military links. 
Updates here.
Hugo Calderano Smashes Barriers to Claim World Table Tennis Crown 
Brazil’s Hugo Calderano makes history by winning the Table Tennis World Cup in Macao, defeating China’s top players and boosting cross-cultural bonds.
Lee Jae-myung Tapped as S.Korea’s Opposition Presidential Pick
South Korea’s main opposition party selects Lee Jae-myung as presidential candidate ahead of June 3 snap election. Polls show strong lead over conservatives.
Vancouver Crash: Police Rule Out Terrorism 
Vancouver authorities confirm a fatal vehicle incident at a street party was not terrorism-related as investigations continue.