At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia
via NYT > World News In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.
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U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
via NYT > World News Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
6 People Are Missing After Explosion in Athens Tourist District
via NYT > World News Four of the missing are believed to be tourists, possibly Americans. Local officials said the cause might have been a gas leak.
Netanyahu Lashes Out at Foes in U.N. Speech, Including Mamdani
via NYT > World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Netanyahu Attacks Mamdani in Heated U.N. Speech
via NYT > World News The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. Mr. Mamdani said Mr. Netanyahu was repeating “baseless lies.”
A Spirited Battle Over Data Centers
via NYT > World News At the Climate Forward live event, policymakers, executives and activists debated the boom in data centers, the growing backlash and its environmental effects.
Decoding Trump-Xi
via NYT > World News The Chinese leader seems to have the upper hand heading into a state visit to Washington and talks on trade, A.I. and Taiwan.