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Trump and Xi conclude Beijing talks with trade and Taiwan still unresolved
U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing after two days of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with both sides claiming progress on stabilizing ties. However, major issues remain, especially Taiwan, even as Trump said trade talks advanced and suggested China may buy 200 Boeing jets .
US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland amid growing tensions with Europe
The United States has scrapped a planned rotational deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, according to Euronews. The move follows a broader Pentagon drawdown in Europe and comes amid a diplomatic rift between Washington and Berlin over the Iran war .
36 countries join special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin
Thirty-four European states plus Australia, Costa Rica, and the EU have agreed to create a special tribunal focused on the crime of aggression in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move, backed by the Council of Europe, is intended to provide a legal path for prosecuting top Russian leadership, including Vladimir Putin .
Death toll rises after massive Russian attack on Kyiv
Ukraine says the death toll from a large-scale Russian strike on the capital has climbed to 24. The attack has intensified mourning in Kyiv and renewed pressure for stronger international support .
Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange
Ukraine and Russia carried out a major prisoner swap involving 205 people on each side. Euronews highlighted the exchange as one of the most significant recent humanitarian developments in the conflict .
Latvia’s prime minister resigns after drone incursion controversy
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has resigned in the wake of political turmoil linked to a drone incursion incident. The resignation has triggered uncertainty over the next government and the country’s response to regional security concerns .
Funeral held in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire
Euronews reports a funeral in Jabalia following an Israeli strike that hit a Gaza wake despite a ceasefire framework. The incident underscores how fragile the truce remains amid ongoing violence and civilian losses .
Five Italian divers die in Maldives cave diving tragedy
Investigators in the Maldives are probing the deaths of five experienced Italian divers who became trapped in an underwater sea cave. The accident has been described as the country’s worst diving tragedy, with rescue and recovery operations still underway .
US death penalty sought in embassy killings case
The U.S. Justice Department plans to seek the death penalty for the man charged in the killings of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum. Prosecutors say the indictment includes hate crime and murder charges, along with special findings that allow capital punishment .
Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after China summit
Following his visit to China, Trump said he has not yet decided whether to proceed with a major U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. The issue remains central to U.S.-China relations and has drawn criticism from some Republicans in Congress .
Iran says lack of trust is blocking ceasefire talks
Iran’s foreign minister said contradictory U.S. messaging has deepened mistrust and complicated negotiations aimed at ending the war. Tehran says the trust gap is now the biggest obstacle to restarting meaningful ceasefire talks .
Mistrial declared in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial
A judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after the jury deadlocked. The case remains a major legal and cultural story, with prosecutors expected to weigh next steps .