
While the Chinese government tries to position itself as a potential peacemaker in the war in Iran, more people in China are becoming interested in learning about the country. That’s driving a wave of curiosity in Iranian art, history and literature, with some Chinese seeing parallels between the two nations as they both stem from ancient civilizations and now have frictions with the United States.

While the Chinese government tries to position itself as a potential peacemaker in the war in Iran, more people in China are becoming interested in learning about the country. That’s driving a wave of curiosity in Iranian art, history and literature, with some Chinese seeing parallels between the two nations as they both stem from ancient civilizations and now have frictions with the United States.

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first US citizen to be canonized as a Catholic saint and known in the church as the patron saint of immigrants, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy.

Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Switzerland for the US-Iran talks as fighting in Lebanon brings uncertainty to the negotiations. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

A large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe has killed at least one person and forced nearly 1,700 tourists to evacuate, according to local authorities.

South Korea’s stock market is running hotter than ever – the country’s benchmark stock index KOSPI has grown more than 100% since the beginning of this year. CNN’s John Liu breaks down how the global AI boom is driving the surge.

In an interview with Italy's La7 TV, President Donald Trump claimed the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “begged” him for a photo at the G7 summit in France. CNN's Jennifer Hansler reports on how the comments have sparked a fresh diplomatic incident.

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a renewed ceasefire, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. CNN's Nic Robertson explains how the truce could pave the way for the US and Iran to work towards a peace agreement.

Vice President JD Vance made front pages across Israel after saying "Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time." The comments provoked reaction from politicians in both the U.S. and Israel about the relationship between the two nations and how leaders around the world have viewed Israel.


