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Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed
Two days of high-profile meetings between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up with both sides declaring success, yet the summit produced little in the way of concrete trade agreements. The carefully staged pageantry masked an absence of substantive breakthroughs on the economic tensions that have long defined the relationship between the world's two largest economies. For markets and businesses watching for clarity, the talks delivered optics over outcomes.
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Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo
A rare strain of Ebola has killed at least 65 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases reported. The outbreak marks a serious escalation in one of the world's most volatile regions, where weak health infrastructure complicates containment efforts. Global health authorities are watching closely as the situation threatens to spread beyond provincial borders.
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Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal ‘eliminated from battlefield’
A joint US-Nigerian operation has eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest-ranking official in ISIS globally, according to President Trump. Trump announced the mission on Truth Social, describing al-Minuki as "the most active terrorist in the world." The strike marks a significant blow to ISIS leadership and signals continued US military engagement against the group's global network.
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New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 80 people, with 246 cases reported so far, according to Africa's top health agency. The crisis has already crossed borders, with at least one case confirmed in neighboring Uganda. The regional spread signals a containment challenge that could draw an urgent international response.
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Trump says ISIS No. 2 Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed in Nigeria
The Trump administration claimed a significant counterterrorism victory with the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as ISIS's second-in-command, in Nigeria. The strike underscores the expanding reach of the Islamic State's West African operations, which have fueled deadly violence across the region. The development draws renewed attention to Nigeria, a country already under scrutiny from the Trump administration over concerns about religious persecution of Christians.
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