Trump welcomes Xi Jinping for US visit with red carpet and military flyover
President Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet and a B-1 bomber flyover to begin a historic three-day US visit.
Trump and Xi meeting: Analyzing the Washington summit
As President Trump hosts Xi Jinping in Washington, the world watches the high-stakes summit between the two global superpowers.
Trump and Xi state dinner: Warmth hides strategic divides
Despite a lavish White House state dinner filled with symbolic gestures and tech industry heavyweights, President Trump and President Xi failed to reach agreements on critical issues like Taiwan and AI competition.
Trump-Xi summit: Key outcomes and unresolved tensions 2026
The Trump-Xi summit resulted in a trade truce extension to January 2027 and new AI communication channels, yet failed to resolve core disputes over Taiwan and semiconductor technology.
Typhoon Dujuan Japan: Millions Face Evacuation as Storm Hits
Typhoon Dujuan is approaching Japan's eastern coast, bringing heavy rainfall and major disruption. Police have urged nearly two million people in Tokyo and surrounding areas to evacuate due to an imminent threat to life.
Typhoon Dujuan Japan Battering Coast, 2 Million Under Evacuation
Typhoon Dujuan has triggered evacuation orders for nearly two million people in Japan, bringing destructive winds and landslide risks as a super El Niño intensifies the storm.
UN General Assembly 81st High-Level Week: World Leaders Meet in New York
Nearly 130 leaders have descended on New York for the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week, centered on the theme of restoring trust and managing transformation.
High-Stakes Rhetoric and Leadership Shifts at the United Nations General Assembly
The UN General Assembly in New York features intense political rhetoric, including threats from Donald Trump and the diplomatic debut of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
US strikes on drug boats: UN report alleges crimes against humanity
A UN report alleges that US strikes on drug boats, part of Operation Southern Spear, may constitute crimes against humanity following the deaths of over 220 people.
US and Iran talks held at UN amid Trump's 'annihilation' threat
US and Iranian officials met at the UN in New York to discuss a potential end to the conflict, following President Trump's warning of potential annihilation of the Islamic Republic.
US military bases in Greenland: New defence deal signed 2026
The US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a landmark defence deal to establish two new military bases in Greenland, reinforcing NATO's Arctic presence while protecting Greenland's sovereignty.
Venezuela political prisoners release after Trump meeting
Venezuela has released dozens of political prisoners following diplomatic meetings between interim leader Delcy Rodriguez and US President Donald Trump. While the administration calls this reconciliation, opposition groups demand immediate, free elections.
Violence against women in Gaza: UNFPA reports sharp rise in 2026
New UNFPA reports reveal a sharp rise in violence against women in Gaza, including a 123% increase in early and forced marriage during Q2 2026.
Kratom: Understanding the risks, legality and effects in 2026
Kratom, a Southeast Asian herb with opioid-like effects, is facing increasing scrutiny in the US due to its lack of federal regulation and potential for addiction and CNS depression.
Why Indian civil servants become heroes for doing their jobs
In India, certain civil servants gain celebrity status for performing routine duties with rigor. This article explores why efficient governance is seen as heroic and the risks officials face when resisting pressure.
World News Day: 1,000+ Providers Defend Vital Journalism
With over 1,000 providers joining World News Day, the media industry is fighting an existential battle to restore trust as AI and social media reshape how the world consumes news.
Xi Jinping Trump summit: Trade, Taiwan and AI tensions 2026
The 2026 Xi Jinping Trump summit provided a brief trade truce but failed to resolve deep-seated tensions over Taiwan, AI safety, and semiconductor access.
Xi Jinping Donald Trump Washington meeting: Symbolic Gestures and Results
President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Washington, resulting in a two-month extension of the tariff truce amid symbolic diplomatic gestures.