The Heat

Some 2,000 representatives from 60 countries gathered on China’s southern coast for this year’s Boao Forum for Asia.

The United States and Israel are trying to show a united front in the conflict with Iran. But, according to senior officials and analysts, cracks are starting to appear in the alliance.

The ongoing U.S. oil blockade of Cuba is causing an energy crisis and severe hardship on the island of about 10 million people. It suffered another power blackout over the weekend.

The United States backs down after threatening to attack Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran have had constructive conversations and announced a five-day delay on any planned attacks.

Analysts share their insights on issues related to the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran, including the significance of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Many United Nations officials and experts around the world are calling the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran “unlawful”.

As the world faces major challenges including conflict and threats to the global economy, China is moving forward with its own agenda for success.

Israel says it has killed two senior Iranian officials in new strikes. Tehran continues retaliatory attacks and threatens global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. As the fighting enters its third week, casualties are rising and fears are growing that the conflict could widen across the Middle East.

Experts share their opinions on the economic impact of the ongoing military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

The U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran rages on as strikes continue to hit Tehran and other locations across the country. And the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed to oil shipments as the global economic impact of the conflict grows.

As China’s annual “Two Sessions” meetings draw to a close in Beijing the nation’s top leadership is wrapping up a week of policy announcements that set the tone for the country’s economic and political direction.

China is putting a big emphasis on technology as it pushes ahead with modernization. At this year’s Two Sessions, leaders have rolled out big plans to take the 'AI Plus' Initiative even further.

This year’s Two Sessions, China’s political season, is taking place amid global turmoil with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and what's been described as economic coercion from the United States.

With China's annual political sessions underway in Beijing, analysts are sharing their perspectives on the country's key priorities for moving forward.

The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, has opened its fourth session in Beijing. Around 3,000 deputies have gathered at the Great Hall of the People to review the government work report.

The Iranian Red Crescent says the death toll in Iran has risen to about 800 as U.S. and Israeli attacks continue. Washington says it has hit more than 1,700 Iranian targets. Israel has also hit Lebanon with strikes in Beirut and in the southern part of the country.

The U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran escalated on Monday for the third day, broadening into wider regional violence. Tehran announced that an interim leadership council was ruling the country following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

As the Epstein file scandal fallout continues, former U.S. President Bill Clinton has testified in New York, as other high-profile individuals remain linked to the controversy.

Four months after a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, there is growing uncertainty as to what comes next for the Palestinian people.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in the nation's history.

February 24th, 2022, is the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, a conflict that's reshaped Europe's security landscape and tested Moscow's resilience under sweeping Western sanctions.

U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently referred to climate change as a “hoax” and his administration continues to pull back on efforts to deal with it both at home and abroad.

Analysts share their perspectives on the significance of the ruling, which overturns the global tariffs implemented by the Trump administration since April.

A stunning development in the Epstein investigation, the UK’s former Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative set a record for global engagement last year, with infrastructure and investment deals topping more than $214 billion. This year, China and local governments are prioritizing broader cooperation, stronger ties and expanded people-to-people and innovation partnerships under the BRI.