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President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit expected to cover artificial intelligence and Iran. A correspondent reported on the diplomatic meeting amid existing tensions.
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A US-Greenland-Denmark security agreement, signed at the UN, expands the US military presence in Greenland with two new defense bases and a Pituffik Space Base overhaul, while opening the door to investment in rare-earth mining and data centers. Arctic Commissioner Tom Dans frames the deal as good for business and a strategic counter to China and Russia in the Arctic, with the timing noted as significant ahead of Xi Jinping's Washington visit.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Fox News that the U.S. and China agreed to extend their Busan trade truce until January 10, giving both sides more time to negotiate economic issues. The segment also touched on Iran and AI.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats should consider the West Bank Violence Prevention Act, which would sanction individuals tied to settler violence, if they retake the House in November. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Nadler, codifies a repealed Biden executive order and responds to Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir's visit. The article notes Democratic divisions over Israel and a larger left flank Jeffries would face as speaker.
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Tony Blair's think tank report urges Labour to commit to rejoining the EU within a decade and put Brexit red lines—including free movement—back on the table, framing it as a modern approach rather than a rerun of 2016. A shadow minister accuses Labour of trying to drag Britain back into the bloc, while the piece notes Blair's earlier caution against reopening the debate.
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President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., amid tensions over Iran, energy supply, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. Analysts say the summit is not expected to produce a binding, comprehensive AI agreement.
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Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet and a military flyover by two B-1 bombers to begin a three-day US visit. BBC correspondent Bernd Debusmann described the ceremonial welcome, noting the bombers' loud roar.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly, rejecting U.S. intimidation a day after President Trump threatened to 'annihilate the Islamic Republic' from the same stage. U.S. and Iranian officials signaled no breakthroughs in mediated talks, and the report also covered Rubio's remarks and a UN AI meeting.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for his first state visit in over a decade, with AI, export controls, tariffs, and political prisoners expected on the agenda. Separately, a federal judge appeared skeptical of the Trump administration's arguments defending its ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. A state dinner is planned with major tech and AI executives in attendance.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly, warning that the Ukraine war and other current conflicts must end before AI is deployed on the battlefield to make life-and-death decisions. The article notes recent fears sparked by an AI-guided Russian drone that killed three Ukrainians, and contrasts Zelensky's call for slowing AI development with President Trump's rejection of such warnings while touting US leadership in 'super intelligence.'
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President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews, complete with red carpet, honor cordon, military flyover and Air Force band. The article notes the visit drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who characterized Xi as a dictator and accused Trump of fawning over an adversary while Americans face rising costs. It frames the warm reception as controversial and cites experts criticizing improper deference to adversaries.
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Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan speaks with PBS NewsHour about Russian drone incursions, election interference, and disinformation campaigns targeting his country. Tofan describes Moldova as a 'potential victim' of Russian aggression and frames the war in Ukraine as a fight for Moldova's own independence. The interview emphasizes Moldova's pro-Western trajectory and need for stronger air defenses.