Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.
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EU finally clinching trade deals with Southeast Asian states
After years of arduous negotiations, the EU is closing on a string of bilateral trade deals with countries in Southeast Asia. And yet, a bloc-to-bloc agreement between the EU and ASEAN remains a distant prospect.
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A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.
UNGA: Abbas blasts US and Israel, calls for Palestinian self-determination
At the UN General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged nations to support the two-state solution. He stated that his people seek a democratic Palestinian state that can coexist with Israel. DW has more.
Nigeria, US agree to increase mining investment
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Nigeria and the US inked a new mining deal. Nigeria is home to deposits of lithium, gold, tin, gemstones, iron ore and phosphate.
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We Count on a 'Just Peace' for Ukraine, Says Moldova Prime Minister
Vasile Tofan, Prime Minister of Moldova, discusses Russian aggression, the push toward UN membership, and relationships with Ukraine and the US. (Source: Bloomberg)
Senate Permitting Vote Unlikely Before Election, Whitehouse Says
A vote on long-sought legislation to speed permits for major energy and infrastructure projects is unlikely to happen before the election, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a top Democratic negotiator, said Thursday.
US Seeks to Join Musk in Court Fight With EU Over X Fine
The US is seeking to join a legal challenge filed by Elon Musk to dismiss a €120 million ($136.5 million) European Union fine for breaches of online rules by his social media platform X.
Two Pandas Will Arrive at Atlanta Zoo in a Few Days, Xi Says
A pair of giant pandas will soon arrive in Atlanta, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Thursday, the latest sign of stabilizing relations between China and the US.
Trump, Xi Begin State Visit With Nod at Fierce AI Rivalry
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping acknowledged their intense competition over artificial intelligence on Thursday as they kicked off a state visit aimed at keeping ties between the world’s two largest economies on track. Michael Froman, President of the Cou...
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Derek Carr immediately shuts down New York Giants speculation
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Rams poach rookie safety off Eagles' practice squad, place RB on IR
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