May 21 marks 75 years since China and Pakistan established formal diplomatic relations. Both nations continue to strengthen their long-lasting friendship, promote mutual cooperation and trust, and enhance people-to-people exchanges.

Beijing and Islamabad now look to advance phase two of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor with a focus on innovation, green development and regional connectivity.

The World Cup football tournament gets underway next month with games taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The global extravaganza will showcase some of the most famous and talented footballers in the world.

A majority of Americans are deeply concerned about the economy. Nearly three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation, driven in large part by escalating energy costs and higher tariffs.

What began as an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran by the United States and Israel has evolved into a multi-front battle with Israel bombing Lebanon, and Iran attacking US allies in the Persian Gulf.

China and the U.S. have set a new vision for their relations during a state visit in Beijing. The two sides have agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agree on building a constructive relationship of strategic stability.

More than a dozen US business leaders accompanied President Trump on his state visit to China.

The US Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for the US state of Louisiana to have two majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act, a landmark civil rights law designed to protect minority voters from discrimination.

Over the weekend, the Iranian government sent its response to the US proposal to end the war but it was met with rejection. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said Iranian demands were “totally unacceptable."

The fragile Iran ceasefire is under growing strain after new exchanges of missile, drone and naval fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the conflict could reignite across the region.