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

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire that took effect last month, a spokesperson for the US State Department said Friday. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli strikes killed at least nine people and wounded dozens in southern Lebanon on Friday, according to the Lebanese National News Agency.

The United States rejected Iran's 14-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war on Friday, according to Iran's Tehran Times. At the same time, tensions continue to mount over Tehran's nuclear program and regional security. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is "very complicated."

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US President Donald Trump departs on Friday after a state visit to China.

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 Tibetan, this awe-inspiring giant rises grandly at the junction of the Himalayas, Nyenchen Tanglha 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 living a happy life, bringing you the gentle transformation of Xizang over seven and a half decades.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the US military campaign against Iran, launched jointly with Israel on February 28, is now "over." Speaking at a White House news briefing, he also stressed the US will not allow Iran to normalize its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the two sides exchanged fire in this critical global energy waterway.

Iran's state media reported on Tuesday that Tehran has rolled out a new system to regulate vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, further prolonging the maritime standoff amid an ongoing US blockade and threats of military action.

US President Donald Trump informed lawmakers on Friday that military operations against Iran have "terminated" due to the arrival of a 60-day legal deadline for actions launched without congressional approval. This conclusion follows a CNN investigation that found Iranian forces and their allies damaged at least 16 US military sites across eight countries, rendering some unusable since the conflict began on February 28. Amid these developments, the IRNA news agency reported that 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and two others wounded in Zanjan province by an explosion. The fatal blast occurred while the members were attempting to defuse unexploded ordnance left behind by US and Israeli airstrikes during the war.

The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) is being held from May 21 to 25, showcasing over 120,000 cultural and creative products across eight pavilions. According to the local government, the fair has attracted participants from more than 100 countries and regions. As this year's APEC host city, Shenzhen has set up an APEC-themed area, offering audiences a brand-new window into the event.

From AI-powered robots, digital publishing and immersive VR experiences to traditional crafts, global cultural products and regional delicacies, this year's ICIF blends innovation with heritage across its diverse exhibition halls. Visitors can explore cross-border e-commerce showcases, low-altitude tourism technologies, film industry innovations and intangible cultural heritage from China and around the world, while experiencing how culture, technology and creativity are reshaping global cultural exchange. Follow our reporters for an immersive tour of this cultural extravaganza!

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.

The US military carried out new strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that officials believed posed a threat to US forces and commercial ​shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said, hours after President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian report of a deal to restore traffic through the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian ​parliament's national security committee, said Trump's "rhetoric" would not force Iran to back away from its demands to enrich uranium, wield authority over the strait and see sanctions against it lifted. Join CGTN for the latest.

The 28th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo (CHITEC), held May 8 to 10, promises to unlock the future of AI with interactive robots, immersive smart home experiences and the latest consumer electronics. Join CGTN's livestream to explore six major thematic zones, including information technology, intelligent manufacturing, medical health, green dual-carbon, digital economy and regional innovation, and experience this groundbreaking convergence of technology!

As APEC's host again after a 12-year interval, China holds the Second Senior Officials' Meeting and related APEC meetings in Shanghai. As night falls, the Yangpu Riverside in Shanghai comes alive with dazzling lights. The shimmering river reflects rows of towering skyscrapers, blending waterfront tranquility with the bustling glamour of a global metropolis. Bright neon glimmers along the bank, gentle river breezes brush past the promenade, painting a picture of Shanghai's modern prosperity and timeless elegance. 

At the Nairobi Railway Museum, artifacts from the colonial era are displayed next to symbols of modern progress. Old locomotives reflect colonial ambition, while the new Standard Gauge Railway represents a shift toward infrastructure designed to serve the Kenyan people, boosting connectivity, commerce, and opportunity.

Through these contrasts, the railway transforms from mere steel and stations into a living archive of Kenya’s past and a glimpse of its future.

Join Trix Ingado and Enock Sikolia for a live session that traces Kenya's powerful railway evolution, at the Nairobi Railways Museum on the International Museum Day.