Namcha Barwa stands as the majestic eastern anchor of the Himalayas, towering at 7,782 meters above sea level. Known as the "Shy Maiden Peak" for its snow-cloaked triangular peak often veiled in clouds, and meaning "a long lance piercing the sky" in Xizang, this awe-inspiring giant rises grandly at the junction of the Himalayas, Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains and Hengduan Mountains.

As we mark the 75th anniversary of China's Xizang Autonomous Region's peaceful liberation, CGTN invites you to discover Namcha Barwa, a peak shrouded in clouds year-round, where "nine out of ten visitors fail to catch a glimpse of its true face." Beyond its natural grandeur, there are also the quiet villages at the foot of the mountain and the people there living a happy life, bringing the region a successful transformation over the past 75 years.

The Capital Museum in Beijing unveils its largest-ever show, "Maize, Gold, Jaguar: The Great Maya and Ancient Andean Civilizations Exhibition." Featuring 800 priceless artifacts, this exhibition brings together two of the Americas' most remarkable ancient civilizations in an encounter spanning 3,000 years. 

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Qinyuan County, north China's Shanxi Province, has left heavy casualties, local authorities said on Saturday. The accident occurred at 7:29 p.m. on Friday while 247 miners were working underground. As of Saturday morning, 201 people had been safely lifted to the surface.

Rescue operations are ongoing as emergency teams race against time to reach those still trapped. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

CGTN's Hu Chao brings you the latest.

Live view of Israel-Lebanon border from northern Israel.

Returning on May 8 after a two-year hiatus, the Palestine Marathon features simultaneous races in Bethlehem and Gaza to assert national unity and the right to freedom of movement. The route navigates checkpoints and the separation barrier, highlighting systemic travel restrictions. CGTN overseas correspondent Rami Almeghari brings first-hand information about the race.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran had sought only its "legitimate rights" in a peace proposal that has been rejected by the United States. Meanwhile, at least seven people were killed and seven others wounded in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanon's National News Agency reported. Israel said it launched an interceptor at a surface-to-air missile fired toward an Israeli Air Force aircraft operating over southern Lebanon, triggering alerts in Israel's Mediterranean coast. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in Lebanon despite the ceasefire, with attacks on health-related sites and the killing of paramedics, UN humanitarians said on Monday.

CGTN brings you the latest.

US President Donald Trump was evacuated by Secret Service agents from an annual White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night after a security incident involving a loud, unidentified noise, according to media reports. No injuries were immediately reported.

Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top cabinet leaders were all taken out of the hotel ballroom where the dinner was being held after an apparent shooting nearby. Join CGTN for the latest.

Halfway between the popular tourist destinations of Fenghuang County and Zhangjiajie in central China's Hunan Province lies the Furong ancient town that has been standing there for over 2,000 years. Join CGTN's livestream and immerse yourself in the night view of this ancient town "hanging on the waterfall."

US forces on Friday struck and disabled two more Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers before they entered an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command said. Meanwhile, the Iranian military said on Friday its naval forces have seized an "offending" oil tanker named Ocean Koi. Join CGTN for the latest.

Qomolangma, the world's highest peak, stands proudly at an altitude of 8,848.86 meters above sea level. Known as the "Third Pole of the Earth," this awe-inspiring, snow-capped giant rises majestically on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, its snow-cloaked slopes and towering summit offering a breathtaking display of nature's grandeur. As we mark the 75th anniversary of Xizang's peaceful liberation, CGTN invites you to witness not only the timeless beauty of Qomolangma – from golden dawns kissing its peak to twilight painting the sky – but also the transformation of #Xizang over seven and a half decades. 

Reporting live from the Port of Granadilla, where the MV Hondius is scheduled to dock in Tenerife. Health officials are preparing for the careful evacuation of more than 140 passengers and crew following a hantavirus outbreak on board. While three passengers have died and others remain ill, global health officials emphasize that the risk to the general public is low, as the hantavirus does not easily spread between humans.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to China.