Pomp over progress in Xi’s US summit with Trump is a win for China While US president hailed visit as ‘great’, almost nothing of substance was achieved on resolving thorny issues The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
The Latest: Xi wraps up Washington visit with a trip to see the Constitution and Bill of Rights President Donald Trump will take Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives, showing off the sacred texts of U.S. democracy to the leader of the world’s most powerful communist country to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance The Independent UK · Sep 25
Critics Joke Donald Trump Has a 'Poopy Diaper' and Say 'He Stinks' After Melania Lags Behind Him Footage of Melania Trump walking behind Donald Trump during a welcome for Xi Jinping prompted jokes and renewed diaper rumours online, despite no verified evidence supporting the claims. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
Trump Erupts at CNN for 'Refusing' To Cover Xi's White House Arrival After He Banned Network Trump accuses CNN of refusing to cover Xi Jinping's White House arrival, while the network says its journalists were blocked from the event amid an escalating media battle. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
US supreme court rejects Republican-drawn midterm map in Missouri for third time – as it happened Long-running fight over Trump-backed maps takes another turn as absentee voting is already under way in Missouri. This blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 25
Trump's 'Weird' AI-Style Photo Edits Out Melania but Leaves 'Harp Look-Alike' Monica Crowley Beside Him A Truth Social image of Donald Trump beside Xi Jinping appears inconsistent with footage of their welcome, removing both first ladies and altering other visual details. No forensic analysis has established how it was changed. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
India left more exposed to Trump's 100% oil threat as China gets tariff breather India could find itself more exposed to US tariff pressure over Russian oil after Washington and Beijing extended their Busan trade truce until January 10, 2027, according to GTRI. The think tank's founder Ajay Srivastava argues that China's tariff breathing room leaves New Delhi facing greater risk from Trump's new… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Trump Invites Xi Dinner Guests Behind a Curtain for a 'Special Treat' and Reveals an Unfinished Ballroom During a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump invited guests including senior officials, Supreme Court justices and technology executives to tour the unfinished White House ballroom. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
First Thing: Netanyahu lambasts Israel’s critics at UN as New York protesters detained More than 100 people arrested while Israeli PM claims war on Gaza is ‘the opposite of genocide’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
In China, the Xi-Trump summit is seen as projecting image of the country's rise U.S. President Donald Trump held a high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, in Washington. Chinese state media highlighted this encounter, reflecting a surge in national pride among citizens regarding China's global standing. The summit emphasized a commitment to collaboration on trade and security areas,… The Economic Times · Sep 25
'Media coverage is important': Pope Leo backs press freedom amid Trump-US news outlets clash Pope Leo XIV on Friday defended the media’s right to cover public figures, following US President Donald Trump’s unsuccessful efforts to bar some news outlets critical of his administration from the White House. The Times of India · Sep 25
'He's Decaying So Badly': Trump Hit With Brutal Claim Over His Ability To Walk Straight A short video of Donald Trump walking during Xi Jinping's White House welcome ceremony went viral, prompting debate over his movement, age, and the clip's cropped framing. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
An isolated Netanyahu was defiant at UN as he seeks reelection at home Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism during his brief visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly. His strained relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump was evident as they did not meet. Netanyahu's security failures were a central theme ahead of upcoming elections in Israel next month. The Economic Times · Sep 25
Trump's White House Media Ban Temporarily Blocked: CNN, Politico and MS NOW Regain Access After Court Order A federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump's ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW, restoring their White House press credentials while broader constitutional claims continue International Business Times UK · Sep 25
The Conversation · Sep 25 Trump-XI summit aims to head off an AI arms race The onging summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has been billed as a “high-stakes” meeting which the US president says will have a major focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
Euronews · Sep 25 Xi-Trump meeting was about 'managing rivalry', expert says Ian O. Lesser, distinguished fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, believes the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was largely about "symbolism" and finding ways to "manage rivalry" between the two leaders.
Euronews · Sep 25 European FOMO while Trump-XI summit wraps in Washington Good morning. Angela Skujins here on Friday newsletter duties. Let’s dive in.
The Times of India · Sep 25 Trump’s bald eagle gift to Xi: What it means US President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a sculpture of a bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States, during a state dinner at the White House in Washington.
Euronews · Sep 25 Europe Today: Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France Trump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes Washington summit was closely watched in Europe, as Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the first time. Also on the show: an interview with Danish minister Martin Lidegaard on the US-Denmark deal on Greenland and an update on the Ceuta migration crisis.
The Times of India · Sep 25 China's panda diplomacy: How Beijing uses exclusive animal to reinforce soft power Pandas are seen not merely as cute animals but as embodiments of a kind of diplomatic tool that China sends abroad, using the gesture to enhance its global image, ease difficult negotiations, and signal friendship or alliance. However, Beijing loans these as gifts to channel significant revenue back into conservation…
The Economic Times · Sep 25 How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power US President Donald Trump sought to project diplomatic strength through his UN address and summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the week produced limited breakthroughs. The Iran war, strained ties with allies, Ukraine and the US-China relationship continue to challenge his foreign policy agenda, according to Reuters and analysts.
The Times of India · Sep 25 From Athens to Washington: What is the ‘Thucydides Trap’ Chinese President Xi keeps invoking During discussions with US leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the concept of the Thucydides Trap, advocating for peaceful coexistence between the two nations. His repeated calls for mutual respect convey Beijing’s desire to evade conflict with the US. Historical instances suggest that shifts in power do not inevitably lead…
Euronews · Sep 25 Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House, capping a day of ceremony and diplomacy between the two leaders.
Roll Call · Sep 25 Vote on Chinese car imports bill sought as Xi meets with Trump With China’s leader Xi Jinping visiting Washington a few blocks away, a bipartisan duo took to the Senate floor Thursday with a push to block imports of certain vehicles and parts originating in that country, calling them a national security risk that puts domestic rivals at a disadvantage. Sen. Bernie Moreno,…
The Times of India · Sep 25 Tibetan Protest Greets Trump-Xi Meet: Activists demand China leave Tibet; rally outside White House As US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, members of the Tibetan community staged an anti-China protest in Washington, DC, raising slogans including “We want China out of Tibet”.