President Xi says China lost a friend with death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

The annual Summer Davos meetings are now underway in Dalian, China, with over a thousand guests exploring new drivers for global economic growth(01:06). China's Chang’e-6 lunar mission has returned to earth with the first-ever samples collected from the far side of the moon(10:37). Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has struck a deal with the U.S. justice department and will be able to return home to Australia(17:14).

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hope in a letter that young people from China and the U.S. will carry forward their friendship and contribute to the growth of bilateral relations(01:01). The Chinese president has held talks with his visiting Polish counterpart who is seeking to deepen political and trade ties(08:14). Russian authorities have opened a terrorism investigation following a deadly series of attacks in the south of the country(19:42).

An expert says the Chinese president’s recent trip to Qinghai and Ningxia is a testament to the government’s long term adherence to a people-centered approach(01:03). The Israeli army and prime minister are at loggerheads over Hamas(10:03). Hong Kong has risen to become the world's 5th most competitive economy(20:33).

China and Malaysia have jointly agreed to prolong a mutual visa waiver program as Chinese Premier Li Qiang wraps up his three-nation tour in Kuala Lumpur(01:01). Hezbollah has pledged a fight "without limitations" if Israel "starts a war" with the militant group(10:09). Euro 2024 host nation Germany has already reached the last 16(46:32).

The Chinese president has visited a local middle school and a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xining, capital of Qinghai Province(31:00). The Chinese premier is in Malaysia for the final stop on his three-nation tour(10:34). The Russian president has paid an official visit to North Korea(19:57).

The Chinese premier has attended a high-level business dialogue with the Australian prime minister in Perth(01:06). Protesters have taken to the streets of Jerusalem to demand new Israeli elections(11:38). Weather alerts remain in effect across many regions of southern China due to heavy rainfall(19:39).

The Chinese premier and Australian prime minister have signed several cooperation documents following meetings in Canberra(01:07). The Israeli military and government appear to be at odds over a humanitarian pause to allow aid deliveries in southern Gaza(10:59). Several states have refused to sign a final declaration at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland(18:51).

The Chinese premier has met industrial and business representatives in New Zealand as he continues his visit in the country(01:07). Mediators are working to bridge gaps in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations(08:08). Severe weather is affecting many parts of the world(19:15).

The Chinese premier has met with New Zealand's prime minister and governor-general(01:08). Palestinian media say Israeli forces have struck an area in southern Gaza previously designated as a safe zone(13:50). Extreme weather is sweeping across many parts of the world(21:49).

Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations and representatives from several developing countries have held a dialogue in Russia to find common ground on a number of issues(01:06). Hamas and Israel continue to argue over a ceasefire deal that both sides have reportedly accepted(07:52). A jury has found U.S. President Joe Biden's son guilty on three gun charges(20:16).