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Politics Trump and Xi meet in Beijing for high-stakes summit – US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing this week as both sides try to manage rivalry through a “de-risking” approach. Analysts note minor discrepancies between US and Chinese readouts on tariffs, agriculture and rare earths. Lebanon and Israel […]

Politics Putin-Xi summit in Beijing reaffirms Russia-China partnership – Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as the two opened bilateral talks in Beijing this week. The visit underscores deepening strategic alignment as both governments push back against Western pressure and seek to coordinate on Ukraine, the Middle East, […]

Politics Trump–Xi Beijing summit signals “stable” U.S.–China era – Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks at the Great Hall of the People, agreeing to pursue a “constructive strategic” relationship over the next three years. Xi nonetheless warned that Taiwan remains “the most important issue” between the two powers and could create a […]

Politics Putin meets Xi in Beijing days after Trump visit – Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday in a meeting meant to reaffirm strategic ties, just days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump. The summit underscores Beijing’s balancing act between Moscow and Washington as Taiwan, Ukraine […]

Politics Trump postpones Iran strike at request of Gulf allies – President Donald Trump said he held off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday after Gulf state leaders asked him to “hold off,” writing on Truth Social that “serious negotiations are now taking place.” The decision marks a pause in escalating tensions […]

Politics Israel says it killed Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad – Israeli authorities announced the assassination of the head of Hamas’s military wing, one of the figures Israel describes as an architect of the October 7, 2023 attacks. The strike marks a significant escalation in the long-running Gaza conflict. Drone strike sparks fire at […]

Politics Massive Ukrainian drone strike hits Moscow region – Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war overnight, with Russian defenses reporting more than 1,000 drones shot down or jammed in 24 hours. At least three people were killed near Moscow and a dozen wounded near the city’s main oil refinery. President […]