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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
BBC News – World · Europe
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.
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King Charles enters Britain’s political drama as PM Starmer faces down challengers
NBC News – World · US
King Charles delivered the King’s Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament as Westminster is rife with rumor over the prime minister’s future.
Geopolitics
Trump Tower Deal in Australia Falls Apart And a Blame Game Begins
The New York Times – World · US
The property developer says the war in Iran and Trump’s “unpopularity” contributed to the collapse of a plan for a 91-story building on the Gold Coast.
Geopolitics
What to Know About the Federal Gas Tax Trump Wants to Suspend
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.
Geopolitics
As Starmer Rejects Calls to Resign, Some Make Comparisons to President Biden
The New York Times – World · US
In Britain, some argue that Prime Minister Keir Starmer, by rejecting calls to step aside, risks repeating the mistakes of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Geopolitics
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
The New York Times – World · US
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
Geopolitics
Chinese Firms Plot Secret Arms Sales to Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The New York Times – World · US
The effort involves plans to send weapons through other countries in an effort to hide the origins of the shipments.
Geopolitics
What to Watch at Trump and Xi’s U.S.-China Summit
The New York Times – World · US
Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders.
Geopolitics
More U.S. Spy Planes are Surveilling Cuba
The New York Times – World · US
As President Trump threatens to act against Cuba, experts are debating whether the flights, which the United States is not taking pains to hide, are just intim…
Geopolitics
Israel Says Netanyahu Made a Secret Trip to U.A.E., Which Says He Didn’t
The New York Times – World · US
The claim and the denial signaled both how close Israel and the United Arab Emirates have become, and how delicate that relationship remains.
Geopolitics
Trump in Beijing
The New York Times – World · US
The president will get the red carpet treatment, but the deep rift between the U.S. and China will be very hard to repair.
Geopolitics
Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump
The New York Times – World · US
President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.
Geopolitics
Trump Says He Will Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case to Xi, as Lawmakers Press for His Release
The New York Times – World · US
Mr. Trump has shown less appetite for wading into human rights issues than past U.S. presidents at summits with Beijing, but said he would raise the case of th…
Geopolitics
Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation
The New York Times – World · US
Some wild animals, eating fermented or rotten fruits, “may exhibit completely unpredictable behavior,” the police warned drivers in Saône-et-Loire, a rural reg…
Geopolitics
A Tech Tycoon’s Prosecution Raises Fears of Authoritarian Overreach
The New York Times – World · US
Nadiem Makarim founded a popular app before joining Indonesia’s government. Now he could face 18 years in prison, targeted in what critics call a dubious antic…
Geopolitics
Trump Is in China as Iran War Continues With No End in Sight
The New York Times – World · US
Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, the president reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the conflict.
Geopolitics
How China Sent a Message to Trump on His Arrival
The New York Times – World · US
Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.
Geopolitics
Top Gaza Negotiator Urges Hamas to Embrace Rebuilding Plan
The New York Times – World · US
Nickolay Mladenov, who is overseeing the U.S.-led truce in Gaza, has tried to convince the militant group to give up its arms, but it has so far refused amid I…
Geopolitics
Araghchi arrives in India for BRICS meet; Iran to let more Indian ships pass Strait of Hormuz
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) failed to reach a consensus on the We…
Geopolitics
'Structural flaws exposed': Vijay calls for NEET to be abolished after paper leak
Times of India – World · India
Tamil Nadu CM renews calls to scrap NEET after exam cancellation due to alleged paper leak, citing disadvantages for rural and disadvantaged students. The CBI …
Geopolitics
Bomb like object, with a timer & circuit, found in Pune hospital
Times of India – World · India
A bomb-like object with a timer and circuit was discovered outside a Pune hospital, triggering panic and a swift police response. The Bomb Detection and Dispos…
Geopolitics
UAE denies reports of secret visit by Netanyahu; Iran says ‘collusion’ is ‘unforgivable’
Times of India – World · India
The UAE has officially denied reports of a secret visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or an Israeli military delegation during the recent Israel…
Geopolitics
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns new fan in Kagiso Rabada: 'There’s not an ounce of fear'
Times of India – World · India
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting, calling him a rare talent with power and natural flair. Sooryavan…
Geopolitics
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spark breakup fears as fans draw Joe Alwyn comparisons
Times of India – World · India
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s latest London photos sparked intense online speculation after fans compared them to images from Swift’s final public appearance…
Geopolitics
Virat Kohli reveals why the celebration wasn't a 'big one' after scoring 100
Times of India – World · India
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 105 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB…
Geopolitics
Five convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death
The Hindu – World · India
The prosecution of five defendants stemming from the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry is coming to a close
Geopolitics
Russia continues Ukraine attacks as Trump talks of possible peace
The Hindu – World · India
Russia renewed its hardline demands for ending the Ukraine war, ruling out a ceasefire or comprehensive negotiations with Ukraine unless it withdrew from the e…
Geopolitics
Assam ships first legal agarwood chips to West Asia
The Hindu – World · India
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates receive the consignment, unlocking an industrial potential of ₹50,000 crore
Geopolitics
Netanyahu’s office says he visited UAE secretly during the Iran war
The Hindu – World · India
The announcement comes just a day after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed that Israel had sent Iron Dome air-defence weapons to the UAE along wi…
Geopolitics
Russia to fulfil all agreements on energy supply to India: FM Lavrov
The Hindu – World · India
Stating that 'Hindi-Rusi bhai bhai’ (Indians and Russians are brothers), Mr. Lavrov said that's not just a fun slogan to chant, it has become part of our cultu…
Geopolitics
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran working on Hormuz ‘protocol’ to cover ‘costs’, says Dy FM Gharibabadi
The Hindu – World · India
Israeli airstrikes struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people including a woman and her two children, the Lebanese Health Ministry said
Geopolitics
China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit
South China Morning Post – World · China
Senior officials from China and the United States have started a new round of trade talks in Seoul, South Korea, hours ahead of US President Donald Trump’s sch…
Geopolitics
Cosmic order, political authority: the messaging in temple setting for Trump’s China visit
South China Morning Post – World · China
From Obama’s evening chats on Yingtai island in the grounds of Zhongnanhai to Trump’s tea reception in the Forbidden City, historic settings have long formed a…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong will halve tolls for all commercial vehicles using public tunnels for two months from Sunday, in the government’s latest effort to ease business cost…
Geopolitics
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese satellite imagery firm MizarVision, which rose to fame with its analysis of American military deployments in the US-Israel war on Iran, is treating its…
Geopolitics
‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again
South China Morning Post – World · China
Residents of the only block left largely unscathed in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire have brought large suitcases, trolleys and cardboard boxes as they return home fo…
Geopolitics
Canvas reaches deal with hackers to return data, including Hong Kong users
South China Morning Post – World · China
Canvas, the education platform hit by a global data breach affecting 72,571 Hongkongers, has reached an agreement with the hackers to return all compromised da…
Geopolitics
Headwinds ahead for India’s travel sector after Modi calls for foreign holiday restraint
South China Morning Post – World · China
India’s travel industry fears that an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid unnecessary foreign travel will squeeze new bookings after inflationary p…
Geopolitics
French president’s onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid
South China Morning Post – World · China
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. Mac…
Geopolitics
China farmer suffers stroke while selling 4,000kg of apples; hospital staff clear stock in 19 hours
South China Morning Post – World · China
Two small counties in China have put in place reciprocal arrangements for their residents to visit tourist spots following a moving story involving people in o…
Geopolitics
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
Geopolitics
Chelsea flower show garden designers clash over use of AI
The Guardian – World · Europe
Horticulturalists express alarm after award-winning Matt Keightley launches app that can automate designsWith glasses of champagne sipped among the peonies, Ch…
Geopolitics
Labour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PMKeir Starmer will not lead his party into the next general election,…
Geopolitics
London prisoner with muscle-wasting condition claims he has to crawl on floor
The Guardian – World · Europe
Umer Khalid, accused of role in Palestine Action break-in, alleges he has not received proper treatment or wheelchairA prisoner with a muscle-wasting condition…
Geopolitics
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts again fails to rule out Bondi beach terror attack being ‘false flag’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Queenslander under pressure after YouTube interview where he said he was ‘not ruling it out’ but ‘I don’t have the facts yet’Follow our Australia news live blo…
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