Trump Calls Xi Meetings Productive as Washington Visit Ends Without Major Deals
Donald Trump described his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “very productive” as Xi’s Washington visit concluded. News reports indicated that no…
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Iran’s Pezeshkian Says Tehran Wants a Deal With the U.S., Not a Wider War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran still wants an agreement with Washington and argues that negotiations remain possible despite the war.
Italy Approves School Decree Banning Burqas and Niqabs, Capping Some Foreign Enrollment
Italy’s government has approved a school decree banning face-covering burqas and niqabs and setting a 30% cap for some foreign pupils in first-year…
Trump Hosts Xi in Washington as Tariff Truce and AI Rivalry Dominate Talks
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner in Washington. The visit came as the two governments extended a…
Trump Hosts Xi at White House as Tariff Truce and AI Rivalry Top Agenda
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for White House meetings and a state dinner. The visit puts trade and competition over…
Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington as Summit Puts Trade and Security on the Agenda
Donald Trump has welcomed Xi Jinping to Washington for talks expected to cover trade, technology, Taiwan and Iran. The visit places the two…
Trump Welcomes Xi for US State Visit Focused on Trade, AI and Iran
Donald Trump personally greeted Xi Jinping at a military airfield outside Washington as the Chinese president began a state visit. The two leaders…
Trump Uses UN Address to Press Iran, Criticize Global Institutions and Defend U.S. Power
President Donald Trump used his 2026 UN General Assembly address to sharpen pressure on Iran while defending a more unilateral U.S. foreign-policy approach.
Reuters/Ipsos Poll Puts Trump Approval at 32% as Cost Concerns Weigh on Voters
A new Reuters/Ipsos survey measured President Donald Trump’s approval at 32%, with cost-of-living concerns remaining a major source of dissatisfaction.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico Sue Over White House Access Ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a federal lawsuit seeking to restore White House access after their reporters were barred from the complex.
Russia’s Parliamentary Election Enters Final Day Amid War and Opposition Restrictions
Russia’s three-day parliamentary election is entering its final day, with the war in Ukraine, opposition restrictions and voting disputes shaping the contest.
White House Bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico Reporters After Trump’s Ban
Reporters for CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied White House access after President Donald Trump announced a ban on the three news…