MYSTERIOUS: 12 | Mind Blowing Facts

Xi Wants Trump To Stop Selling Weapons To Taiwan. He's Expected To Point To A Reagan-Era Agreement.

A $14 billion U.S. weapons package has remained on hold since Trump called it a "negotiating chip" after meeting Xi in May.

International Business Times · Sep 22

Xi-Trump summit: China puts Taiwan ‘red line’ at centre of US ties

China firmly asserts that Taiwan remains a crucial boundary in its diplomatic ties with the United States. As President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a pivotal summit with President Donald Trump, key topics of discussion will include escalating tensions regarding Taiwan, trade agreements, and security matters. Additionally, China is…

The Times of India · Sep 22

EU spends three times more on imports from China than bloc exports there

Days before Xi Jinping’s summit with Donald Trump, new study shows trade deficit ran at more than €1bn daily in July

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Global Market: Yuan climbs to strongest level since 2023 as Xi-Trump talks loom

China’s yuan climbed to a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar after the central bank set a stronger daily fixing for the 10th straight session. Investors are watching the currency’s outlook ahead of the upcoming Xi-Trump meeting and trade discussions.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India co-sponsors inaugural partners for multilateralism summit at UN

India co-sponsored a UN summit on multilateralism, stressing participative deliberations. Leaders met as the global order faces significant stress and geopolitical tensions. They discussed addressing crises like fuel, food, and finance through cooperation. Reformed multilateralism is essential for strengthening international law and norms. The summit aimed to reinforce cooperation for…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic

North Korea says its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system of “great significance,” with photos indicating it launched a missile previously described as hypersonic

The Independent UK · Sep 22

US, Japan, South Korea Forge Arctic Pact in NY Ahead of High-Stakes Trump-Xi Summit

Rubio, Motegi and Cho met in New York on an Arctic pact, Hormuz tensions and a $350B trade dispute. Here's what's confirmed — and what changed overnight.

Latin Times · Sep 21

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force on October 20: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, 2026, providing duty-free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand. The pact includes a $20 billion investment commitment over 15 years, excludes sensitive sectors and aims to double bilateral trade in goods and services to NZ$7…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Xi's 'anti-graft' crackdown continues: Two senior generals expelled from CCP, Chinese military

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has expelled two senior officers from the party and the armed forces over "economic wrongdoing" and “serious violations of discipline and law," state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 21

US on alert after China's 'dual-use' research vessels spotted near Alaska

The US said it is observing increased activity of Chinese research vessels around the arctic offshores of Alaska, raising mineral and security concerns.

The Times of India · Sep 21