US, China release product lists for US$30 billion tariff deal
The US and China released lists of goods eligible for tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports each, aiming to steady bilateral trade relations.
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China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks
China stated that extending its trade truce with the US creates stability to advance negotiations and discuss reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion worth of goods.
China media says US shares responsibility for managing AI
Following the Xi-Trump summit, Chinese state media stated that China and the US share the responsibility to develop AI safely and keep the technology under human control.
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on US$30 billion in goods during Xi visit
Following Xi Jinping’s US visit, the United States and China agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion of goods and establish regular dialogues on artificial intelligence.
Trump seeks to withhold US$800 million in Congress-approved funds
US President Donald Trump is seeking to unilaterally withhold over $800 million in Congress-approved funds, escalating a clash with lawmakers over spending control.
Flights cancelled, thousands without power as powerful storm pummels US Northeast
A powerful Nor'easter battered the northeastern US, triggering major coastal flooding, cancelling hundreds of flights, and cutting power to nearly 100,000 residents.
More than optics, Trump-Xi summit has a clear deliverable: Chan Heng Chee
Singapore diplomat Chan Heng Chee noted the Trump-Xi summit delivered a workable relationship, establishing strategic stability to manage US-China rivalry and prevent conflict.
Nepal flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN
Nepali PM Balendra Shah will seek climate justice at the UN General Assembly after devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet killed over 1,400 people.
Xi Jinping arrives in US to muted coverage as TV networks boycott White House press pool
Chinese President Xi Jinping's US arrival received muted coverage as major TV networks boycotted live broadcasts to protest a White House ban on several news outlets.
Trump-Xi summit buys 100 days of calm that South-east Asia could use
The Trump-Xi summit extended the US-China trade truce, offering brief stability. Yet, fundamental disputes remain unresolved, leaving Southeast Asia facing ongoing geopolitical and economic risks.
A diplomatic split screen as Trump and Xi meet
A White House meeting between Trump and Xi during the UN General Assembly highlights the global organization's diminishing relevance, financial struggles, and geopolitical gridlock.
First US-Iran talks in months raise hopes for progress despite no concessions
US and Iranian officials held indirect talks in New York, raising hopes for progress toward ending the Middle East war despite no immediate concessions from either side.