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.