A man died after setting himself on fire in front of the UN Headquarters in New York. Tibetan exile media reported that the deceased was Lhoga Tsering, a Tibetan independence activist, whose last words condemned the Chinese Communist Party for depriving Tibetans of their human rights.
The World Cup round of 32 knockout stage continued, with Egypt defeating Australia 4-2 to advance to the round of 16, where they will face the winner between Argentina and Cape Verde. Colombia will face Ghana for the last spot in the round of 16.
The Freedom 250 series of events are being held across the United States to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Respondents believe that American values include the right to choose, the pursuit of personal dreams, the country's adaptability, and its contributions to the world. Some mentioned the contributions of American soldiers during World War II, while others expressed pride in the country's progress in eliminating racism and fighting for women's rights.
Respondents said they would celebrate America's 250th birthday by attending parties, gathering with family and friends, and watching fireworks.
China has begun implementing the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, and the U.S. diplomatic missions in China have issued warnings for three consecutive days, reminding American citizens to be aware of potential risks in China related to religious activities, social media monitoring, and press freedom.
US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the importance of building a constructive relationship with strategic stability, based on the principles proposed by President Trump. The US statement did not mention specific issues such as Taiwan.