The Heat

The fallout from the US and Israeli war on Iran is also being felt in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

U.S. President Trump has significantly escalated his rhetoric against Iran on his Truth social media platform, saying if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, they will be "living in hell." Tehran responded saying it would retaliate against any attack.

The United Nations is sounding the alarm as the world's water supply reaches a critical tipping point.

The day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech on Iran, America’s message remains unclear. Trump says U.S. objectives are nearly achieved yet he also threatened even more intense strikes in the weeks ahead.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is not negotiating with the United States, and Tehran has zero trust in Washington.

While the world focuses on the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran, Palestinians are in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Israel continues to kill hundreds of Palestinians despite a ceasefire.

The conflict in the Middle East has now entered its second month and there are fears that it may continue to escalate further across the region.

Analysts weigh the worldwide consequences of the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran.

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.