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China to purchase USD 17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually: White House says Trump, Xi have 'consensus' on several issues

Following US President Donald Trump's visit to China, the White House has announced that China has agreed to buy atleast USD 17 billion worth of agricultural products annually across three years, as US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinpi... read..

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Trump-II's warm embrace of Pakistan post-Op Sindoor astonishing, diplomatic setback for India: Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday cited Dr Paul Miller's book "Choosing Defeat: The Twenty-Year Saga of How America Lost Afghanistan", saying it details the US involvement in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021 and highlights Pakistan's "duplicitous role" dur... read..

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"Calm before the storm": Trump triggers fresh war anxieties as White House reviews dynamic military options against Iran

In a development that has sent shockwaves through global geopolitical corridors, US President Donald Trump has shared a mysterious and highly charged message on his social media platform, Truth Social.... read..

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Trump says US won't travel "9500 miles" to fight Taiwan's war for independence

US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential shift in Washington's approach towards Taiwan following his two-day "high-stakes" visit to China, stating that the United States is not looking to "travel 9,500 miles to fight a war" over Taiwan's indepe... read..

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Xi agreed that "Iran can't have nuclear weapons", Strait of Hormuz must be opened: Trump after China visit

United States and China have agreed that "Iran can't have nuclear weapons," and that the Strait of Hormuz must be opened, according to US President Donald Trump. President Trump met with his Chinese conterpart XI Jinping during his three-day state visit t... read..

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Will continue to closely collaborate with President Trump: PM Takaichi highlights Japan-US cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with Donald Trump following the US President's three-day visit to China, during which the two leaders discussed issues related to China, economic security, and re... read..

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US lawmakers press China on Uyghur prisoners during Trump visit

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has welcomed the unanimous passage of resolutions in both chambers of the US Congress calling on China to release political prisoners, intensifying pressure on Beijing over its treatment of Uyghurs and other detained activi... read..

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ISIS second in command eliminated, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) stated that the US military, in coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, eliminated the second-in-command of the global terrorist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in a "complex and ... read..

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"Fuel prices hiked as Govt busy following Trump's direction": AAP's Sanjay Singh slams Centre

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday criticised the Centre over the fuel price hike, adding that the government is acting on the directions of US President Donald Trump, and that oil should be procured from the cheapest source possible.... read..

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Trump says US-Iran ceasefire agreed "as a favour to Pakistan"

US President Donald Trump said that the announced ceasefire agreed with Iran in order to open diplomatic engagements to achieve a complete solution to the hostilities in West Asia was done "as a favour to Pakistan", which has been acting as a mediator in ... read..

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"US did ceasefire as favour to Pak," says Trump, reiterates mediation claims

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the 'ceasefire' that he got done between India and Pakistan was a favour to their Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.... read..

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Trump meets Chinese President Xi at Zhongnanhai leadership compound

US President Donald Trump on Friday held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Zhongnanhai, the highly secured leadership compound of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing, as part of the US President's two-day visit to the country.... read..

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"China sole risk to regional peace": Taiwan slams Beijing's aggression following Xi-Trump summit

China has once again emerged as the primary source of instability in the Indo-Pacific, with Taiwan strongly criticising Beijing's aggressive posture following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump.... read..

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Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA Analyst

Former CIA Analyst, Larry Johnson, said on Friday that US President Donald Trump asked US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, if they could use the nuclear weapons, but the latter denied.... read..

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Amidst deficit of trust, Xi hosts Trump in high-stakes meeting

Chairman Xi Jinping laid out the red carpet for his American counterpart in Beijing this week, as the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries met to discuss critical matters. However, trust and suspicion dominated on both sides.... read..

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Korean chipmakers face critical trade-offs over China exports post Trump-Xi talks

The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing is forcing Korea's semiconductor industry to weigh a difficult trade-off as equipment suppliers see fresh business opportunities while manufacturers fear a narrowed technology gap. This dilemma pits the potential for immedia... read..

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Trump claims Xi's "declining nation" remark targeted Biden Era; touts US economic revival under his administration

US President Donald Trump on Friday sought to recast Chinese President Xi Jinping's words, arguing they referred to what he described as the "damage" of the Biden administration, while claiming the United States has re-emerged as the world's leading econo... read..

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"Agreed on new vision of constructive China-US relationship": Beijing on Xi-Trump talks

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Friday said that Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump had reached an important understanding on strengthening bilateral ties and maintaining stability in China-US relations during Tru... read..

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"Settled lot of different problems": Trump during talks with Xi at Zhongnanhai compound

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that "a lot of different problems" had been resolved during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound as part of his two-day visit to the country, with the two sides also ho... read..

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Trump says Chinese President Xi will visit US on "September 24th, or thereabouts", calls it a "reciprocal" visit

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the United States around September 24, describing the proposed trip as a "reciprocal" visit, referring to the US's reciprocal trade with China, as he nears t... read..

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Trump gives signature fist pump, final wave as he departs China after historic visit

After two days of high-stakes meetings and engagement aimed at strengthening the ties between Washington and Beijing, US President Donald Trump on Friday departed from China, marking the conclusion of his state visit to the country.... read..

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US business leaders express optimism on Chinese economy during Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing

Several top US business leaders expressed optimism about the Chinese economy and future US-China economic cooperation during the ongoing meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.... read..

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Difference in opinion in US clan as Rubio calls for "more active role" for China to open Hormuz, as Trump downplays need for Beijing's help

A divergence in tone has emerged within the United States leadership over China's role in managing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the border conflict in West Asia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Beijing to take a more active diplomat... read..

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From semiconductors to rare earths, strategic supply chains to dominate Trump-Xi bilateral talks

Strategic supply chains spanning semiconductors, rare earth minerals, aerospace and agricultural trade are expected to dominate bilateral discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the ongoing US-China summit, ac... read..

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US has reiterated its 'clear and firm' support: Taiwan on Trump's visit to China

With the Taiwan issue being one of the core points of deliberation on Trump's visit to China, Taiwan's cabinet spokeswoman, Michelle Lee, on Thursday emphasised that the US has repeatedly been in support of the sovereign status of Taiwan, according to Al ... read..

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Indian markets open higher amid global AI rally, focus on Trump-Xi summit and FPI outflows

Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian peers and continued momentum in global AI-linked stocks, even as sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and geopolitical uncertainties kept investors cautiou... read..

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"Confronting Beijing": US Congress unanimously urges Trump to demand release of political prisoners in China

The US House of Representatives and Senate have approved resolutions urging President Donald Trump to directly confront Chinese President Xi Jinping over the detention of political and religious prisoners in China, as reported by The Epoch Times.... read..

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Trump invites Chinese President to White House, Xi calls for "new chapter" in ties

Extending an invitation for a reciprocal visit, US President Donald Trump has invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to the White House for a summit scheduled for September 24.... read..

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"Must make it work and never mess it up": Chinese President Xi Jinping urges cooperation in historic toast to Trump

Amidst the imposing grandeur of the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping exchanged a notably cordial and hopeful outlook during their critical summit. Despite prevailing friction regarding regional ... read..

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President Trump has "good meeting" with Chinese President; US, China agree that Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"

US President Donald Trump had a "good meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open to support the free flow of energy".... read..

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"Hand in hand": Xi envisions harmony between Chinese rejuvenation, Trump's MAGA vision

Chinese President Xi Jinping adopted a warm and conciliatory tone during a state banquet honouring US President Donald Trump on Thursday, proposing that China's "great rejuvenation" and America's "Make America Great Again" agenda could advance together as... read..

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US President Trump participates in bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump on Thursday participated in a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as part of his two-day visit to the country.... read..

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"Relationship between China and USA going to better than even before": Trump as talks with Xi begin

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday began a closely watched bilateral meeting, with Trump hailing Xi as a "great leader" and expressing optimism about future ties between the two countries.... read..

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"Should be partners, not rivals": Xi Jinping calls for "cooperation" not "confrontation" during meeting with Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for "cooperation" instead of "confrontation" between China and the United States during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, as part of the two-day visit to the country, noting th... read..

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Trump meets Chinese counterpart Jinping for 'high-stakes' meeting in Beijing

US President Donald Trump on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing for what can be described as a "high-stakes" bilateral engagement between the two sides amid the ongoing tensions over trade, technology, and regional security issue... read..

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"China would like to see Strait of Hormuz open": Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said China would like to see the Strait of Hormuz open.... read..

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"Not a Trump Wall": Ex-Diplomat says India must rethink Bangladesh border

Former diplomat KP Fabian offered a pragmatic perspective on the complex India-Bangladesh border issue. While the border remains a sensitive geopolitical topic, Fabian argues for a shift away from "fortress" mentalities toward a nuanced understanding of s... read..

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"United and together": Trump lauds historic US-China ties, frames partnership as "most consequential" in global history

Amidst the ornate setting of the State banquet hosted at the Great Hall of the People by Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump celebrated the "close and historic" bonds shared between the two countries, radiating a sense of stability and... read..

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Xi warns of China-US conflict if Taiwan issue is not handled properly during talks with Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned that the Taiwan issue could push China and the United States towards "clashes and even conflicts" if not handled properly, during talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, Xinhua News Agency reported.... read..

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"Letter in drawer in the Resolute Desk": White House official Gorka on Trump succession instructions for Vance

White House official, Sebastian Gorka, on Wednesday (local time) revealed that US President Donald Trump has left detailed succession instructions for US Vice President JD Vance in the event of an assassination, according to a news report by The New York ... read..

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"Tibet issue should also be resolved": Tibetan government-in-exile reacts to Trump-Xi meeting

The Tibetan government-in-exile on Thursday said that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping should also address the unresolved Tibet issues and the Sino-Tibet conflict.... read..

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Trump slams report of Nvidia CEO not being part of his delegation for China visit; confirms Musk, Cook, Amon's presence

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said in a Truth Social post that NVIDIA President and CEO Jensen Huang was travelling aboard Air Force One to China alongside several top American business leaders, rejecting a report that claimed the Nvidia chief h... read..

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US Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump's close political ally, says "I don't trust Pakistan"

Casting a long shadow over the ongoing diplomatic overtures in the Middle East, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has bluntly declared that he does not "trust" Pakistan, suggesting the United States should pivot to an alternative mediator for a truce with... read..

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'Virtual TREASON': Trump takes dig at media over Iran war coverage

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) sharply attacked the media for what he called news that reflected Iran as doing well. He reiterated the claims of the Iranian military being completely demolished, the country bereft of leaders and called ... read..

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Trump, Al Nahyan discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia

UAE's President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, during which the two sides discussed strategic cooperation and ways to strengthen UAE-US relations in support of mutual interests, as reported by the Emirate... read..

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Trump says US will win Iran war "peacefully or otherwise"

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) again claimed that the Iranian military has been decimated and that the US is going to win the war "peacefully or otherwise".... read..

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Trump-Xi Beijing summit: Revival of "G2" diplomacy amid Middle East quagmire and global anxiety

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in the Chinese capital on Wednesday for a high-stakes, two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, marking their first in-person dialogue six months after brokering a trade war truce.... read..

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After Canada and Greenland, Trump sets sights on Venezuela as "51st state"

US President Donald Trump's controversial pursuit of a "51st state" has shifted its gaze towards Latin America, with Venezuela emerging as the latest target of his expansionist rhetoric. After previous overtures towards Canada and Greenland sparked intern... read..

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President Trump arrives in China for high-stakes summit with President Xi Jingping

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday arrived in China for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.... read..

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Trump's visit to China: China says "four red-lines in relations must not be challenged"

The Chinese Embassy in the United States on Wednesday reiterated its position on key sensitive issues in China-US relations, stating that certain issues constitute "four red lines" that must not be challenged during US President Donald Trump's visit to Ch... read..

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US intel shows majority of Iran's missile network intact despite Trump's "decimated" claims

Despite US President Donald Trump touting of 'decimating' Iran's missile capabilities in the recent conflict in West Asia, a recent US intelligence assessment gives a different picture to the claims made by the US President, stating that the Islamic Repub... read..

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