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US stocks slide from record highs as oil surges and bond yields jump on Iran war fears

The U.S. stock market is falling from its records and joining a worldwide drop for stocks, as higher oil prices send a shiver through the bond market

The Independent UK

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China

The Independent UK

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No Melania, no problem? So Trump flew to Beijing with three female aides instead; everyone asking who these women are

President Donald Trump is on a high-stakes visit to China, accompanied by three key female aides: Anna Kelly, Natalie Harp, and Margo Martin. While Melania Trump remains in the US, these aides play crucial roles in communications and social media management, often staying out of the spotlight but deeply involved…

The Economic Times

First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive

US president offers no news of any breakthrough on Iran. Plus, how renters’ rights could be key issue in midterms

The Guardian - UK

Agricultural trade, jet deals, Taiwan tensions: What are the big takeaways as Trump jets out of Beijing after Xi talks?

President Donald Trump concluded a visit to Beijing with trade deals. China will buy billions in US soybeans and 200 Boeing aircraft. Discussions also touched upon Taiwan and US sanctions on Chinese refiners. Trump will decide on easing these sanctions soon. The visit aimed to boost US manufacturing and jobs.

The Economic Times

Trump demands a ballroom like China in Truth Social tirade from Air Force One after lavish reception in Beijing

The president’s post followed a whirlwind three‑day trip, during which he was treated to a grand welcome ceremony and lavish banquet

The Independent UK

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Why Are Donald Trump's Hands Covertly Covered In Thick Makeup In China? Chronic Health Concerns Explode

Donald Trump's China visit was overshadowed by images of his bruised, make-up-covered hands, reviving debate over his health despite White House assurances he is fit.

International Business Times UK

Men in the mirror: Trump and Xi’s suits put ‘chameleon effect’ to test in Beijing

Mirroring of each other’s attire may signal alignment – though the look wasn’t a huge departure for either leader

The Guardian - UK

US set to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after $18m settlement

Reversal comes after Adani hires new legal team led by Robert J Giuffra Jr, one of president Donald Trump's personal lawyers

The Independent UK

Trump Feasts With Xi In Ancient Chinese Palace As White House Staff Eat McDonald's In Car Park Outside

Donald Trump's Beijing visit produced one indelible scene: a private palace lunch with Xi Jinping and McDonald's in a car park for the Americans left waiting outside.

International Business Times UK

Iran war left in limbo after Trump and Xi fail to agree path to ending conflict at crucial summit

Hopes that the US president and his Chinese counterpart would produce a concrete plan to end conflict have been dashed

The Independent UK

Xi gives Trump rare tour of secretive imperial garden in China

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Trump, Xi Wrap Up Beijing Summit With Few Breakthroughs As Iran War Overshadows Trade Talks

Trump described the summit as productive and said the two governments had made progress on trade and security discussions. Xi, meanwhile, used the visit to present China as a central diplomatic power.

International Business Times

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The Independent UK

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made his own Beijing food tour pit stop while joining Trump’s China visit

Huang popped into a famous Michelin-starred noodle restaurant in Beijing

The Independent UK

Trump told he and Putin are rare visitors to Beijing’s secretive compound

Donald Trump appeared to be pleased to join the limited number of world leaders who have been invited into a secretive imperial garden in China.

The Independent UK

Trump blames Joe Biden as he hits back at President’s Xi dismissal of US as ‘declining nation’

Trump used his Truth Social posts to list the ‘tremendous damage’ he claimed Biden had brought on the U.S., describing himself as ruling over ‘hottest nation anywhere in the world’

Euronews

Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality

After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground.

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The Economic Times

Bloodbath on K-Street! South Korea's Kospi crashes 6% after world-beating rally to 8,000

South Korea’s Kospi saw a violent reversal after briefly topping 8,000, crashing over 6% as tech stocks plunged and foreign investors dumped shares. Samsung Electronics’ steep fall amid an 18-day strike call intensified the rout, wiping out much of the index’s world-beating 2026 gains and dragging broader Asian markets lower.

The Independent UK

Trump offers Xi ‘any arrangement’ to secure Jimmy Lai’s freedom

Trump said he would raise Lai’s imprisonment and Zion Church pastor Jin Mingri’s arrest during his high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping

Barchart

S&P Futures Plunge as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.95% this morning as a jump in oil prices drove Treasury yields higher, abruptly halting the AI-fueled equity rally.

International Business Times UK

Trump Praises Physical Appearance of Xi Jinping, Claims Chinese Leader is Perfect for a Hollywood Movie Role

During a Beijing summit, Trump described Xi Jinping as 'central casting' for a Hollywood role, highlighting his height. The comment drew attention away from the summit's diplomatic discussions.

The Economic Times

Global Markets | European shares tumble on Iran war-linked inflation woes

U.S. President Donald Trump, on the last day of his trip ‌to China, said ⁠his patience ⁠with Iran was running out and that China's President Xi Jinping agreed that Tehran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and should reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Is Donald Trump's China visit a victory for U.S or Iran gets upper hand on Strait of Hormuz?

White House called the leaders' shared desire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz off Iran, through which a fifth of global oil and gas once flowed.

The Economic Times

Did Xi Jinping make Donald Trump sit on a smaller sofa?

A video of President Trump and President Xi's meeting in Beijing has sparked online debate, with users speculating if Trump was intentionally made to appear shorter due to seating arrangements. Another clip shows Xi pausing on stairs, with one explanation suggesting he allowed Trump to catch his breath. Trump's visit…

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