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Here are the megadonors and dark money groups bankrolling John Cornyn and Ken Paxton’s Senate primary

The incumbent senator has dominated financially, thanks to an array of megadonors and dark money groups. The Tribune assembled a guide to the money behind the most expensive Senate primary ever.

The Texas Tribune

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

Korea's chip industry faces a dilemma as US-China talks on tech exports and rare earths unfold. While potential sales in China beckon, manufacturers worry about aiding rivals' advancement, especially concerning critical EUV lithography equipment. Easing tensions could boost Korean exports, but advanced tech access remains a key concern.

The Economic Times

Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?

US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-governance and its dominance in global chip manufacturing create significant geopolitical tension. Any conflict could disrupt world technology. The US maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan's security.

The Economic Times

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The Latest: Trump wraps up China visit and holds private meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump wraps up his visit to Beijing with a private meeting at Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s official residence before he departs for Washington

The Independent UK

Israel and Lebanon meet for third round of direct talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon will meet for a second day in Washington to continue its third round of direct talks, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues.

Euronews

Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress in stabilising ties but differences remain

The two leaders met on Friday at final talks of the superpower summit, which the US president said "settled a lot of different problems". Xi described Trump's visit as a "milestone visit".

Euronews

President Xi's 'Declining Nation' Dig Was Meant For Biden, Not Me, Trump Claims

Donald Trump claims Xi Jinping's 'declining nation' comment targeted Joe Biden, not his administration, during a summit focused on US-China relations and Taiwan tensions.

International Business Times UK

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Xi Warns Trump Of "Clashes And Conflicts" As Tense US–China Summit Progresses

A high-stakes summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has revealed both sharp tensions and limited points of cooperation, even as both sides tried to project warmth in public.

Latin Times

Cuba Accepts $100 Million U.S. Aid Offer As Island Runs Out Of Oil

Cuba said Thursday it will accept a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the United States as the island faces a deepening fuel collapse, widespread blackouts, and growing public frustration in Havana.

Latin Times

Judge weighs challenges to Trump order on mail voting limits

A federal judge in Washington acknowledged Thursday the tight timeline he faces in deciding whether to pause President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a national voter list and limit mail voting nationwide. Congressional Democratic leaders, the Democratic National Committee and party campaign committees, as well as civil rights groups…

Roll Call

US agents arrest tourist after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal's head

A tourist from Washington state is facing federal charges after a witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of him hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal just off a Maui beach last week

The Independent UK

When Businesspeople Run Government, the Government Doesn't Become a Business

Central planning from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump, and others reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes private markets work.

Reason

The art of the kneel: China hands Donald Trump a reality check about its rise

TOI correspondent from Washington: If symbolism is the first language of diplomacy, then US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing this week amounted to a geopolitical translation of a changing world order: a confident, ascendant China speaking as an equal — if not superior — power to an American president…

The Times of India

Washington Rainwater Rule: Why Some Collection Systems Now Require Permits

Rain falls hard and often across Washington, so plenty of homeowners look at their gutters and think the same thing: why let all that water go to waste? Rain barrels, cisterns, and backyard collection systems have exploded in popularity as residents search for lower water bills and greener lifestyles. Many…

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The Guardian - UK

For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome

Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding support

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Mocked in New Guerrilla Video Game 'Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell'

A guerrilla video game installation mocking the Trump administration turns Washington's National Mall into a playable political satire, featuring a war game.

The Economic Times

US, China discussing AI 'guardrails': Treasury secretary Bessent

The United States and China were discussing setting up "guardrails" for the use of artificial intelligence (AI), US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday, with growing calls for regulation of the burgeoning technology. The Treasury secretary said Washington and Beijing would set up a "protocol" on the path…

The Economic Times

‘Terrible mistake’ if China takes Taiwan by force; US position unchanged: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that it would be a “terrible mistake” if China tried to take Taiwan by force, while reiterating that Washington’s position on the island remains unchanged. Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump would speak more on Taiwan during his Beijing…

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Anatomy of a speech: how does a Republican leader say no to Trump?

South Carolina’s state senate majority leader offered a nuanced case for rejecting Trump’s redistricting demands

The Conversation

Trump-Xi summit: in a high-stakes meeting the two leaders can’t afford to misread each other

The summit between Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and US president, Donald Trump, reportedly covered a lot of ground. The two leaders are said to have discussed trade, technology and the war in Iran, agreeing that Strait of Hormuz should be kept open. But the most potentially hazardous issue they covered…

International Business Times UK

White House to Host 9-Hour Prayer Festival: Rededicate 250, National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving

A prayer rally in Washington, backed by Trump's administration, aims to 'rededicate' America to God, sparking debate over the intertwining of politics and religion.

Fortune

I helped design the original Tesla battery. Here's how America can lead the world again

Trying to replicate China's graphite supply chain is a trap. We should look to the silicon anode technology already being manufactured in Washington state.

The Independent UK

Does Trump really care about Taiwan? Everything the US president has said about the island

Analysts say president’s shifting rhetoric deepens US policy of ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan

Euronews

US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland, Euronews confirms

Confirming the development, a senior NATO military official told Euronews that replenishment forces “do not factor into NATO’s deterrence and defence plans.” The move relates to Washington's decision to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany after a feud between President Trump and Chancellor Merz.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Can't Stop Praising Xi Jinping in China Despite Previous Claims That Beijing Rips Off the United States

During a state visit to Beijing, Donald Trump praised Xi Jinping, marking a stark contrast to his previous criticisms of China amidst ongoing trade tensions.

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