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Talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping entered a second day in Beijing, signaling the depth and complexity of issues on the table between the world's two largest economies. The extended summit underscores the high pressure surrounding trade tensions, Taiwan, and global security. What emerges from these discussions could reshape diplomatic and economic relations for years to come.
Read article →Russia is reportedly weighing plans to launch attacks on Ukraine's northern flank or strike a NATO member state using Belarusian territory as a launchpad, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The warning signals Moscow's intent to expand the conflict beyond its current front lines while further entangling Minsk in the war. If confirmed, such a move would trigger NATO's collective defense obligations under Article 5, dramatically escalating the stakes of the two-year conflict.
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US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest instalment of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we explore the intensifying US-China legal arms race. For years, global businesses have been struggling to navigate rising trade tensions between the United..
Read article →A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape case after a jury failed to reach a verdict, the third time a New York panel has deadlocked or been dismissed on the charges. The repeated mistrials underscore the persistent legal complexity of prosecuting the disgraced film mogul, whose 2020 New York conviction was overturned by an appeals court last year. Weinstein remains incarcerated on a separate California rape conviction while prosecutors weigh their next move.
Read article →Israeli strikes killed seven people in Lebanon as diplomatic delegations from both countries held a second day of direct talks in Washington. The simultaneous violence underscores the fragile nature of negotiations, with Lebanon pressing for a full halt to Israeli military operations and a withdrawal from occupied territory. The parallel tracks of war and diplomacy reflect how far apart the two sides remain on core demands.
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