The summit highlights Tehran's growing relationship with Beijing — and Moscow — following its recent conflict with Israel, which was joined by the United States in attacking Iranian nuclear sites. China's support provides Iran with crucial economic and military backing that stands to weaken U.S.-led sanctions and containment efforts.

Israeli military said it had begun striking targets belonging to Hezbollah's elite unit, the Radwan Force, in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon, as it accuses the Iran-backed Islamist group of seeking to rebuild its forces in violation of a ceasefire agreement.

State-run al-Ikhbariya TV reported that tanks and armoured vehicles were withdrawn from residential areas in an apparent effort to de-escalate.

Video. Several neighbourhoods in Gaza City came under heavy Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday, with footage showing widespread destruction and mourning at local hospitals.

According to the IDF, the Israel Air Force (IAF) conducted precision strikes on military compounds used to train Hezbollah operatives in weapons use and combat tactics - Click on the link for more.

The view from Kharkiv, Ukraine, as Russia continues its large and deadly airstrikes on cities and civilians President Trump says NATO allies will buy weapons from the U.S. and give them to Ukraine. Trump also said he'd apply economic penalties on Russia in 50 days unless it agrees to a peace deal.

At least five women and one man were killed when junta airstrikes targeted a civilian village in Mawchee, Karenni State, Myanmar. Similar attacks were reported across the country over the past two days, leaving at least 15 people dead. (Photo: Supplied)