FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 13 - The Untold Story

From containment to commerce? Trump is said to make arms sales pitch to Xi

TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump has spent much of his presidency telling allies and partners, including India, to buy more American weapons. At his meeting with Xi Jinping, America’s top arms salesman apparently decided to extend the same customer-service offer to Washington’s principal military rival, China.

The Times of India · Sep 28

US says no China arms sale plans after envoy cites Trump offer

The US ambassador to China stated clearly that there are no intentions to move forward with arms sales. This clarification follows President Trump's controversial suggestion to sell weapons to China during Xi Jinping's Washington visit. Additionally, US arms sales to Taiwan continue to sour relationships with China, which asserts Taiwan…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump Jr.'s Ex, Now US Ambassador to Greece, Reportedly Said America Helped Topple Romania's Government: 'We Can Do That Here'

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly made a striking comment about regime change at a private Athens dinner, but her lawyer disputes the account and no evidence shows Washington caused Romania's government collapse.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

US ambassador says Trump offered to sell weapons to China while hosting Xi Jinping. Then the White House responded

The State Department has also responded

We Got This Covered · Sep 28

First Lady of China Peng Liyuan Impresses for 'Speaking Better English' Than the First Lady of the United States

Footage appearing to show Peng Liyuan speaking English with Melania Trump without an interpreter has gone viral, prompting debate over language skills and diplomatic symbolism.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Once Recession-Proof, D.C. Feels the Pain From Federal Workforce Reductions

Formerly tax-supported workers are discovering the uncertainties the private sector faces every day.

Reason · Sep 28

US and China list $30bn worth of goods for tariff cuts, what it could mean for Europe

Washington has published the lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their "30-for-30" framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing's list could squeeze European exports.

Euronews · Sep 28

Trump granting asylum to Afrikaners is 'race-based policy', South African FM claims

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Washington's plan to take in up to 17,500 more White South Africans was "a race-based policy", dismissing the "so-called genocide" of Afrikaners as "fake news".

France 24 · Sep 28

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China

US President Trump's recent meeting with Xi Jinping aimed to strengthen their personal relationship, but limited progress was achieved. Both leaders agreed on lowering tariffs on certain goods, with no specific timeline provided for implementation. The absence of a Chinese CEO delegation highlighted ongoing investment challenges amid mutual suspicions. China's…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Washington responds after US ambassador says Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy American weapons

David Perdue, the US Ambassador to China, made an unusual claim regarding arms sales during a recent interview. He stated that President Trump asked President Xi if he desired to buy American weapons. Following this statement, US officials clarified there are no plans to sell any weapons to China. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 28