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Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summit

During a summit in Beijing, President Donald Trump expressed friendship towards Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that the relationship between the U.S. and China would improve. In contrast, Xi warned of potential conflicts, particularly regarding Taiwan, emphasizing the need for cooperation over confrontation. The meeting, which lasted about two hours, included discussions on trade and the ongoing war in Iran, but no concrete outcomes were announced.

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World·2h ago

Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31

A mass drone and missile attack by Russia on Kyiv resulted in one fatality and at least 31 injuries, with damage reported across six districts, according to local authorities.

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Politics·2h ago

Scepticism and tight security as Trump is welcomed by Xi to Beijing

Donald Trump arrived in Beijing amid heightened security and skepticism regarding his visit. This marks his first trip to China since 2017, a period during which China's global influence has significantly increased.

The Guardian

World·1h ago

Trump China visit live: Xi Jinping warns US and China could ‘come into conflict’ if Taiwan issue mishandled, state media reports

During a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping cautioned that the United States and China could face conflict if the Taiwan issue is not handled properly. The meeting, which includes discussions on trade and artificial intelligence, comes amid heightened security in the Chinese capital.

The Guardian

Local·3h ago

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

Summary executions and rape were among the atrocities committed by the M23 rebel group and Rwandan soldiers during their weeks-long occupation of the lakeside city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an investigation by a leading rights group has found. A rape survivor was quoted in the report as saying that men in uniforms she identified to be from the Rwandan military told her: "If you don't do what I tell you, I will kill you." Another woman. But HRW says many of the interviewees alleged witnessing atrocities committed by uniformed Rwandan soldiers as well as M23 fighters.

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