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Iran reports fresh attacks on its southern coastal regions as tit-for-tat strikes on U.S. and Iranian ships send oil prices surging to the highest level since July. As Iranian students face a new academic year, a painful reminder of the more than 100 children killed in the school attack at the beginning of the U.S.-Iran conflict. And hundreds of thousands of immigrants from El Salvador could soon face deportation from the United States. Why their status is now in limbo?

Opportunities for trade and investment, a major focus of a phone call between China's President Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The United States releases footage showing strikes on tankers near Iran's Kharg Island refinery. Tehran retaliates with strikes on US bases in Jordan and threatens Kuwait as well as Bahrain. And a new president takes the gavel as this year's United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York City.

Tensions between the United States and Iran enter another dangerous phase. American oil and gas companies are now under threat as Tehran announces a new restricted zone near the Strait of Hormuz. Cuba's top diplomat condemns the Trump administration's blockade and sanctions. This comes after Havana puts forward a detailed plan to counter the costly impact on its economy. And it's off to the races at the Superbike World Championship and one Chinese company gets a spot on the podium with a French rider. How a gamble he took paid off in a big, big way.

Iran says it has struck an unmanned US vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Washington denies that. This comes a day after military strikes on Iranian oil tankers. In Eastern Germany, a far-right party is leading a crucial state election. The final results will determine if they'll rule alone or lack a majority. And five people died after a plane ran off a runway Miami International Airport on Sunday. The plane was carrying cargo for online retailer Amazon Prime.

Danger zone of extreme weather. The UN warns a supersized El Nino could devastate communities and economies around the world. A week after the flood disaster on the China-Nepal border, thousands remain missing and aid deliveries struggle to reach communities amid treacherous conditions. And Iran launches fresh attacks targeting US military bases in the Gulf despite President Trump's warning of more American attacks.

A historic visit to Egypt. President Xi Jinping's first trip to Cairo in a decade aims to deepen economic and military ties. Washington and Caracas strike a controversial deal that gives the US access to Venezuela's oil reserves. And Nepal shifts its focus toward rehabilitation a week after catastrophic flash flooding. With the death toll climbing, searchers race to find thousands of people still missing.

President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for a state visit and opens a new chapter in the China-Egypt friendship. We look at the ties binding those two countries. New US military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the SCO that Tehran is ready to revive an interim deal if the US does the same. Rescue teams in Nepal work around the clock to find hundreds of workers trapped in mud-filled hydropower tunnels and workers in China race to clear a key highway to allow access to more remote areas.

Chinese President Xi Jinping hails a new era of cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, holding talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek ahead of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The race to find survivors trapped in a tunnel after the mudslide and flood disaster on the China-Nepal border. More than 900 are dead, and nearly 4,000 are still missing. In the US, crews search for victims of a flash flood before more storms move in. The disaster at the Grand Canyon killed at least two people at one of the country's most popular tourist sites.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit in Kyrgyzstan, meeting with its leader ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. The U.S. launches new attacks on Iran for the first time in weeks. Washington says it targeted missile launchers on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliates, striking US bases in the region. At the China-Nepal border, rescuers search debris and collect bodies after last week's mudslide. The death toll rises to over 800, with thousands more missing.

The search for survivors after catastrophic mudslides along the China-Nepal border, hundreds dead, more than 1,000 missing, including international tourists from two dozen countries. Canadian businesses react to the latest round of tit-for-tat tariffs between Washington and Ottawa. And a world first, surgeons used live AI assistance to successfully remove a tumor during a brain surgery.

Flash floods and mudslides sweep the border between Nepal and China, causing heavy casualties. Hundreds are missing. A new crackdown on immigration to America. The State Department pauses all visa applications just days after moving to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 people. And Meta agrees to pay up to 18 billion dollars in a landmark settlement over claims its platform harms children.

Canada announces retaliatory measures against the United States after President Trump imposes steep tariffs following a breakdown in trade talks. And China rejects the US pressure campaign against Iran and its trading partners, calling them illegal. Beijing says it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its rights and interests.

The White House announced an unprecedented assault on Iran's already battered economy. The rial drops to a record low against the US dollar. Southern China struggles to dry out after days of torrential rains from Typhoon Narra, as another typhoon makes landfall in Eastern Fujian province. And tens of thousands of people in Nevada urged to evacuate as crews battle a growing wildfire from the air and on the ground.

An escalating trade war in North America. The Trump administration lashes out after Canada promises retaliation to new tariffs. Ottawa describes the move as an economic attack. Iran says it's unbowed against US military and economic pressure. Tehran refers to threats of new sanctions as desperate. And in southern Thailand, dozens of areas hit by arson attacks. Two people are hurt. The government says the fires were aimed at creating unrest.

With Iranians already facing soaring prices, Tehran rejects Donald Trump's latest threat as economic terrorism. The US president is vowing the most crushing economic warfare amid a deadlock in talks to end the war. China's top diplomat wraps up his two-day visit to South Korea, with a message on improving ties with Seoul and promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula. And couples mark Chinese Valentine's Day with food festivals and gifts — we'll show you how the holiday is being celebrated in southern Sichuan province.

A new trade war between the US and Canada has been averted. US President Donald Trump has delayed imposing steep new tariffs, saying the two sides are close to finalizing a trade deal. Another blow to Iran's economy. The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran following a new wave of missile attacks. Tehran denies any involvement. And the daily struggles of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank — a look at the human cost of violence, as the UN marks World Humanitarian Day.

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed his Ecuadorian counterpart to Beijing. The two leaders shore up bilateral cooperation on multiple fronts. Iran dismisses Donald Trump's latest social media post as delusional. The US president called the Strait of Hormuz a new US territory as the impasse shows no end in sight. And high-stake trade negotiations go down to the wire as Canada tries to avoid hefty new US tariffs that take effect on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes in the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. US special envoy Jared Kushner meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after holding rare talks with Hamas on implementing the US peace plan for Gaza. And one week after destructive earthquake jolts Columbia, an update on the rescue and relief effort.

The search for survivors continues in Indonesia after its most powerful earthquake in years while hopes fade in Colombia nearly a week after a tremor that left at least 300 dead. Another escalation in the Russia Ukraine conflict as Moscow targets a Ukrainian steel plant and Kyiv launches hundreds of drones across Russia. And crossing foils in a friendly competition, an unusual cultural exchange brings together students from China and the US.

A race against time to find survivors following Monday's destructive earthquake in Colombia. Rescue efforts enter a critical stage amid a rising death toll. A rare rebuke from US ambassador to Israel after an escalation in settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Several Palestinian families have been trapped and harassed and besieged by Israeli settlers for the fourth straight day. And Cuba marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of late revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.

Colombia's government scrambles to get aid to earthquake affected areas as the search for survivors enters day three. China's first domestically developed passenger jet goes global, a look at its maiden international voyage. And on World Elephant Day, we look at conservation efforts in China's Yunnan province.

The death toll rises in Colombia after Monday's powerful earthquake, with thousands remain missing. CGTN reports exclusively from the mining town where the first Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were discovered. And the remnants of Typhoon dolphin are affecting northern China, including Beijing. A report on preparations in the capital city.

An earthquake strikes Colombia, leveling buildings across multiple cities and claiming more than 100 lives. Recovery efforts are underway in eastern China after Typhoon Dolphin brought record rainfall to the region. Life and livelihoods are disrupted by wildfires in southwestern France, but business owners hope the tourist season can still be saved.

New questions arise in the Middle East after Israel rejects a US-backed peace plan for Gaza. The strongest typhoon to hit China so far this year makes landfall near Shanghai. Fast-moving wildfires sweep across parts of Canada, leaving thousands strive to get out of the path of the flames.

Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a new arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran warns of third-party interference. Europe's Danube River is at a historic low as record heat and drought threatened trade tourism and communities along its banks. And the latest chapter in the Gianni Infantino saga, FIFA rallies behind his presidency and Infantino issues an apology, but UEFA says it changes nothing.

A Muslim American democrat advances in a key Senate race in the US state of Michigan. Standing behind the boss, FIFA's board backs President Gianni Infantino at an emergency meeting in Morocco. And when tech goes rogue, Silicon Valley bosses meet with White House officials amid reports of AI hacks.

Signs of progress, but not a done deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks on the Strait of Hormuz are making headway. And the case of deja vu on US trade policy, a fresh court battle looms as 25 US states challenge the Trump administration's latest tariffs.

There are new war of words between Tehran and Washington. President Trump lashes out after Iran denies talks with the United States, contradicting his claim that negotiations are underway. A Spanish territory boarding Morocco is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly migrant surge, while most have returned uncertainty for those still in say who've done. And a state of emergency is in Washington state, as a dozen wildfires burning out of control, with tens of thousands evacuated.

Iran calls Donald Trump's latest claims nothing but a new lie. The US president says he's called off an attack at Tehran's request and other sharp U-turn after threatening devastating new strikes. Greece is now the epicenter of Europe's wildlife crisis, as firefighting helicopters battling the raging infernos collided and crashed. And in Italy, a town's decision to appoint an AI powered councilwoman sparks controversy.

The US has launched a new wave of strikes on southern Iran after an attempted Iranian attack on American forces, drawing more countries into the conflict and raising tensions across the region. US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached a deal to disarm Hamas in Gaza, though Israel has rejected the plan as insufficient. And Greece is the latest European country battling wildfires, with thousands evacuated from the popular tourist island of Crete.

Fears grow as the Middle East conflict spreads, with Saudi Arabia joining US strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The US has launched overnight counterstrikes after Iranian attacks targeted American bases across the region. Also ahead, French and Spanish firefighters brace for a predicted fourth summer heat wave as they battle devastating wildfires. And football fans push back against FIFA's plan to create a new 20-billion-dollar commercial subsidiary, raising concerns over the future of the world's most popular sport.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Beijing after a welcome ceremony, with the two leaders pledging to expand cooperation across various sectors. Also ahead, the latest developments from the Middle East, as the US accuses Iran of breaking a ceasefire with a new wave of attacks, and the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Japan, where many people remain trapped in the rubble of a collapsed shopping center.

Wildfires rage across France and Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate. A fragile pause in the Iran conflict, as Washington and Tehran reportedly explore possible talks. And Slovak President Peter Pellegrini begins a state visit to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The battle to contain raging wildfires continues in France and Spain, with hundreds of thousands of acres engulfed by flames fueled by soaring temperatures and bone-dry conditions. A major manhunt is over in Germany after police shot dead the suspect behind a suspected terror attack at a public event in Berlin. After two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran, is the pause in fighting a turning point, or just a temporary lull giving diplomacy a chance?

Global oil prices soar as Red Sea attacks mark a new escalation in the Iran war, while US President Donald Trump issues a new threat. New conditions for the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, Trump says it's subject to Riyadh joining the Abraham accords. Venezuela's earthquake survivors struggle with grief, destruction and the difficult road ahead.

The US signs a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about proliferation in the Middle East. Also, the death of an African American teenager is ruled undetermined by an independent investigator. And Switzerland joins the growing list of European countries recognizing African ownership of stolen colonial era artifacts.

The US and Iran keep up their daily attacks while Trump administration officials admit the war's cost tens of billions of dollars in their bid to request even more funding from Congress. ASEAN foreign ministers issue a joint statement expressing deep concern about the effects of renewed fighting on the region's people and economies. We find out how the real cost of Al is causing the Silicon Valley to take a second look at how to use it.

Another round of US air strikes on Iran with Tehran again targeting Jordan where two US soldiers were killed. Rebels in Yemen have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, Riyadh strongly condemning the Houthis' embargo threat. And Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade. He vows to end political turbulence and economic stagnation.

We have highlights of a World Cup filled with firsts and controversies after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament. Tehran is accusing Washington of hitting a nuclear site after deadly Iranian attacks on an air base in Jordan. The many advances and issues raised by Al highlighted at a World Conference in Shanghai. China calls on leaders to ensure that no nation is left behind.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with his Kazakh counterpart in Shanghai, with AI collaboration taking center stage as the city gears up for a major AI conference. A sixth day of renewed hostilities between the US and Iran. Washington strikes targets in the Persian Gulf while Tehran launches new attacks on US military bases in the region. And a controversial renovation plan in Egypt. The challenge of protecting an ancient wonder while expanding its tourism potential.

The US and Iran trade new strikes in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, and President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran's bridges and power plants, a war crime under international law. High drama in Atlanta - Argentina's dream continues. They'll meet Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. And it's open borders for Gibraltar as a new treaty comes into effect between the EU and the UK.

The US and Iran are trading fire once again while President Donald Trump backs away from his threat to impose fees on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz. Also, the head of the US Federal Reserve tells lawmakers that the inflation surge of the last five years will soon be a thing of the past. And Spain beat France to become the first team book their place in Sunday's World Cup final.

Another round of strikes and explosions in Iran, along with a new escalation in the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's international airport under attack, with the Houthis blaming Saudi Arabia, raising fears of a new front in the Middle East conflict. And new clues after a fire ripped through a popular bar in Bangkok, killing dozens and injuring many more as people tried to escape the raging inferno.

US and Iran strikes escalate in the Persian Gulf with Tehran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed as the White House says it remains open. Typhoon Bavi shrinks into a tropical storm after it hit eastern China - public and commercial services restored after evacuations and flooding. And in Spain, wildfires leave neighborhoods covered in ash and wreckage.

Huge plumes of smoke after a massive fire at a shoe factory in China. Another round of strikes and counterstrikes between the United States and Iran, the hostilities raising new questions about a temporary ceasefire that appears to be unraveling. The first World Cup quarterfinal is in the books. We have all the action from France versus Morocco.

The US launches new strikes on Iran just hours after President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is over. Battered and soaked after deadly floods, the race to reach survivors in China's hard-hit regions as millions brace for another round of powerful storms. And how Al is driving up the prices of your electronic consumer goods.

The US has launched new air strikes on Iran, as the White House says it has also reinstated sanctions on Iran's oil exports. In Venezuela, there is growing criticism over the earthquake response, with crews now turning their attention to clearing debris. Cuba still in the dark after its third major blackout this year - the island is slowly restoring electricity while millions swelter in extreme heat.

US President Trump defends his call to FIFA's president after football's governing body reverses the red card suspension for a US player. Still no sign of Iran's new supreme leader as the funeral procession for his assassinated father fills the streets of Tehran. And much-needed emergency aid has arrived in Venezuela from China to support earthquake recovery efforts.

In Venezuela, the search for earthquake survivors is winding down as hopes fade. China's north and south are drenched by heavy rains and floods. In the pacific, the US territory of Gram prepares for a super typhoon. And extreme weather also hit US Independence Day celebrations: a heat wave and storms causing hours-long delays or cancellations for events.

Eight days after the deadly earthquakes, a man was pulled alive from the rubble in Venezuela, an operation that took more than 100 hours. China sends a second medical team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the Ebola outbreak worsens. The eastern half of the United States is in the grips of a brutal heat wave with soaring temperatures, stifling humidity and dangerous conditions.

General Secretary Xi Jinping presents awards to outstanding members of the Communist Party of China as the CPC marks its 105th founding anniversary. Sifting through mountains of rubble one week after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, the agonizing wait for families and tens of thousands still missing. It's as big as big as ten football fields and can carry more than 10,000 cars: China's world class shipping entities on display.

General Secretary Xi Jinping is leading a major event in Beijing as the Communist Party of China marks its 105th anniversary. Meanwhile, devastating new images from Venezuela reveal the true scale of last week's powerful earthquakes, leaving the country's healthcare system under immense strain. Finally, the White House has suffered a major legal defeat after the Supreme Court officially struck down President Donald Trump's executive order on limiting birthright citizenship.

The desperate search for survivors continues in Venezuela with tens of thousands of people believed to still be missing. The US plans to meet Iran in Doha on Tuesday after tit-for-tat strikes, but Iran has not confirmed talks. And Eastern Europe is in the grips of a brutal heat wave that shattered records across Western Europe.

Rescue teams race against the clock in Venezuela - the search for quake survivors continues as tens of thousands remain missing. Attacks and accusations between the US and Iran - they blame each other for violating a ceasefire. And in South Africa, thousands of migrants scramble to leave the country under threat from anti-immigrant groups - how this will stretch resources as they return.

A frantic search for survivors after back-to-back deadly and destructive earthquakes in Venezuela. Europe's blistering heat wave shatters new records as it moves east, bringing dangerous conditions to Germany, the Czech Republic and The Netherlands. And a busy day on the pitch at the World Cup, a look ahead to Friday's high-stake showdown between Iran and Egypt.

No relief from a dangerous heatwave across Europe as record-breaking temperatures trigger urgent warnings. Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for innovation and cooperation as Summer Davos opens in Dalian, bringing together business leaders from around the world. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Kuwait's crown prince as part of a tour to reassure Arab allies after the US-Iran agreement.

Iran's president visits Pakistan, a key mediator between Tehran and Washington, as the two sides give conflicting accounts over UN inspection of Iran's nuclear sites. No relief from Europe's sweltering heat wave - unprecedented temperatures and warnings with France recording its hottest day ever. And Mexico's high-tech answer to World Cup security: robotic dogs on patrol.

A shake up at Downing Street as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation just two years after a landslide election win. Cautious optimism as round one of peace talks between the US and Iran wraps up, but will Israel become a stumbling block to a long term deal? And innovation is on the agenda for Summer Davos as it prepares to open in China's Liaoning Province.

Talks between the US and Iran conclude in Switzerland. US vice president JD Vance talks of turning over a new leaf in relations, but President Donald Trump threatens another wave of attacks if talks don't succeed. Results are coming in for Columbia's presidential runoff, a close vote between the hard right and leftist candidates. And five World Cup games on Sunday with some teams facing make or break matches.

The presidents of the United States and Iran finalize an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yet the deal has not been able to curb Israel's military campaign, with airstrikes persisting across Lebanon, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting calls to withdraw troops from occupied areas. And we look at how Susan’s children are paying the price of a devastating conflict.

Both Iran and the US confirm the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to end the conflict. Also how voters in a by election for a vacant parliamentary seat might well be choosing Britain's next prime minister. They say everything's bigger in Texas - the US state played host to two World Cup matches and they certainly delivered on excitement.

The US agreement with Iran and the conflict in Ukraine dominate discussions on day two of the G7 Summit in France. Iran's top diplomat says the next phase of US talks begins on Friday and any deal would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon - a condition already rejected by Benjamin Netanyahu. And authorities in the US claim they prevented a potentially deadly attack on last Sunday's UFC event at the White House.

After the US and Iran reach a framework on ending the war, questions linger about the path to lasting peace. US President Donald Trump is in France to attend the G7 Summit. And Iran takes the field for its World Cup opener in Los Angeles after weeks of tensions over US restrictions and the war.

The US and Iran have reached a long-awaited deal to end hostilities on all fronts and open the Strait of Hormuz. Britain has seized a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel. Disbelief and mistrust are hindering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And a proposal for a population cap has failed in Switzerland.

After a second night of tit-for-tat strikes, US President Donald Trump cancels additional attacks against Iran, claiming again the two sides are close to an agreement. After two nights of anti-immigration riots in Northern Ireland, fear forces many minority businesses to close. And the first match of the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City as the biggest tournament in football history spanning three countries gets underway.

The US military launches new strikes against Iran after both sides trade fire and threats. Hospitals in Gaza near collapse - how a lack of power, medicines and spare parts is causing needless deaths and suffering. And a hero's welcome - the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup returns to a cheering crowd back home.

Chinese President Xi Jinping concludes a state visit to the DPRK, receiving a grand farewell from leader Kim Jong Un. The US launches strikes on Iran hours after a US military helicopter is shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. And in the Philippines, the race to find survivors and assessing the extent of the damage following a disastrous earthquake.

Iran and Israel step back from the brink after a military escalation that briefly shattered a two-month ceasefire. In the Philippines, search and rescue teams race to find survivors after a devastating earthquake leaves dozens dead. And the world marks Oceans Day as Thailand deals with the impact of an invasive species.

Israel's military says it has intercepted Iranian missiles, with Tehran saying it launched the barrage after the IDF struck near Lebanon's capital. This as Sunday marks 100 days of Middle East conflicts. Ballots are being counted for Peru’s presidential runoff. Exit polls suggest the conservatives are slightly ahead. And "I cannot die" - words from a man who survived 7 days at sea in southern China.

Hezbollah rejects the US-backed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, as the US House votes to block President Trump from striking Iran. The president of Laos is in Beijing to continue his five-day state visit to China. And is the university degree still a pathway to stability and upward mobility?

Iran strikes an international airport in Kuwait in one of the biggest assaults on a Gulf nation since the shaky US-Iran ceasefire began. Ukraine strikes an oil export terminal in St. Petersburg as the city hosts Russia's annual economic forum. And the president of Laos seeks stronger cooperation on trade, tourism and tech during a five-day state visit to china.

The US strikes an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran targets Kuwait and Israel continues its attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least four people. Russian missile and drone attacks kill at least 22 people across Ukraine, one of Moscow's largest assaults in recent months. And a new player in an already competitive job market - how Al is making landing that first graduate job just a little harder.

Iran suspends talks with the US over Israel's expanding attacks in Lebanon hours after Tehran and Washington trade new strikes. There are reports that Hezbollah has accepted a US proposed ceasefire with Israel. China sends a medical team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country struggles to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak.

The US-Iran war is in limbo without a peace deal. There are reports the White House wants changes to a peace proposal. Israeli troops are pushing against Hezbollah and going deeper into Lebanon, as the offensive captures a strategic castle and strikes hit the southern city of Tyre. We also have a report from Columbia where round one of a presidential election just wrapped up.

The United States and Iran have traded strikes amid reports of a possible path to peace. Israel has pounded a coastal city in Lebanon as it intensifies bombings across the country’s southern region. Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has put forward nine proposals to advance global governance reform at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

US President Donald Trump has met with his cabinet as Iranian state media releases a preliminary ceasefire proposal, which Washington rejects as a fabrication. Israel is intensifying its military operation in southern Lebanon. Uganda closes its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Ebola cases surge.

The Chinese foreign minister chairs a high-level debate at the UN Security Council, with discussions centering on the future of multilateralism and the UN Charter. Iran has condemned US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as a gross violation of the ceasefire. Almost three years after his family members were killed, a Palestinian father digs through the rubble of his former home looking for their remains.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing. The US military says it has carried out strikes on missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran, describing the operation as self-defense. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will intensify its military strikes in Lebanon to crush Hezbollah.

The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft have entered the Tiangong space station, marking a new milestone for the country's manned space missions. Threats of renewed US attacks on Iran remain despite reports of progress on proposals to end the conflict. Meanwhile, firefighters are trying to prevent a chemical tank from exploding or leaking in California.

Cuba and China have reacted to the US indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro. Gaza-bound flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after detention and deportation by Israel. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has cancelled World Cup training over the deadly Ebola outbreak.

China and Russia have vowed to forge closer ties during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China. The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda pose a regional threat, not a global one. Southern California's Muslim community is mourning the deaths of three men shot dead at a cultural center in San Diego.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for a state visit as the two countries mark the 30th anniversary of their strategic partnership. The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than initially believed. Meanwhile, an international non-governmental organization warns that the normalization of violence is affecting its ability to deliver healthcare to a population already in desperate need.

At least five people have died in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California. Iran has responded to the latest US proposal amid fears of renewed military escalation. Meanwhile, efforts continue to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa, after the WHO declared it a global health emergency.

Ukraine has unleashed a swarm of drones in its largest drone attack on Russia in over a year. The White House has issued fresh warnings about resuming attacks on Iran, while strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a global public health emergency.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has welcomed US President Donald Trump in Beijing. The Chinese president has also addressed a banquet to welcome his US counterpart, saying the two countries should be partners rather than rivals. Meanwhile, foreign ministers from BRICS nations are meeting in India, with New Delhi stressing the need for dialogue and diplomacy.

U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit to China. Ahead of the visit, China and the U.S. held trade talks in South Korea. Meanwhile, shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz is dominating an international maritime conference in London.

U.S. lawmakers have questioned the defense secretary over the cost of the war with Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump is traveling to China for a critically important meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The World Health Organization has issued an update on the status of an outbreak after the evacuation of all passengers from a virus-hit cruise ship.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing this week, with bilateral relations and global security high on the agenda. The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz deepens, with Iran defending its peace deal demands and the U.S. president rejecting the terms. The Tianzhou-10 cargo spaceship has docked with China's space station.

Peace in the Middle East remains elusive as U.S. President Donald Trump calls Iran's response to a deal unacceptable. In Spain, passengers are being evacuated from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, at the World Table Tennis Championships, China's men's and women's teams continue their long-running winning streaks.

Iran is considering a temporary peace proposal to end the conflict with the U.S. amid reports of new strikes. The World Health Organization says a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic does not signal the start of a COVID-like pandemic. The Chinese foreign minister has met with a visiting delegation of U.S. lawmakers.

The Chinese foreign minister has met his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, pushing for dialogue and an immediate ceasefire to ease Middle East tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly paused a mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming great progress in negotiations and issuing a new threat to Iran. Meanwhile, three patients have been evacuated from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, while more than 140 others remain aboard off the coast of Cape Verde.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says a new U.S. military mission in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary and separate from earlier operations against Iran. Iran's top diplomat is heading to Beijing, highlighting China's diplomatic efforts to help end the crisis. The number of deaths from an explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has risen.

A string of claims and denials has emerged between the U.S. and Iran, with the two sides giving sharply different accounts of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. Passengers are stranded on a cruise ship following an outbreak of a rare and dangerous virus that has left three dead and several others ill. Young players are trying to revive Hungary's table tennis legacy in a sport long dominated by China.

Tehran says Washington has responded to Iran's peace proposal, which includes a 30-day deadline for the U.S. to end its naval blockade. The Israeli military has ordered more evacuations from southern Lebanon despite the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Middle East tensions are weighing on American voters, with six months to go before the midterm elections.

The U.S. and Iran are in a tense standoff in the Persian Gulf as oil prices hit a four-year high. Israel intercepts an aid flotilla to Gaza, detaining over 170 activists near Crete. Britain raises its threat level after two Jewish men were stabbed in an attack.

U.S. lawmakers have grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over issues related to the conflict with Iran, including budget, strategy and the direction of the war. Iran's social media campaign is garnering millions of views, with viral Lego-style videos shaping narratives around the war and challenging America's longstanding policies. Meanwhile, authorities have lifted protection for endangered wildlife in the name of U.S. energy security.

Iran's latest proposal has fallen short with the Trump administration, raising new questions about the path to peace. Fears of a wider war are growing as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon shows signs of crumbling. Meanwhile, consumers worldwide are feeling the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, particularly in food and energy.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg as nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain in limbo. New questions are emerging following a major security breach at a Washington gala attended by the U.S. president, journalists, and politicians. Meanwhile, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the U.S. for a rare state visit amid heightened security concerns and strained transatlantic relations.

A gala for White House correspondents has turned into chaos after a gunman tried to storm the event, with President Donald Trump and other officials evacuated. Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan after a brief stop in Oman, amid remaining uncertainty about another round of peace talks with the United States. Meanwhile, reports say that separatist fighters have killed the defense minister of Mali.