The agreement covers less sensitive goods traded in both directions, including U.S. agricultural and medical exports and Chinese toys and small appliances. The two governments also plan talks on artificial intelligence.

Peter Thiel said loyalty tests had weakened Trump’s second administration. Turning to Germany, he blamed centrist parties for failing to build a broadly shared economic future.

The AfD has won two eastern German state elections, the National Rally is preparing for France’s presidential race, and Reform UK remains competitive. Their prospects depend on very different electoral rules and political barriers.

A classified assessment shared with Congress says Riyadh has not excluded a weapons program, according to U.S. officials. Lawmakers are reviewing a civil nuclear deal that could eventually permit uranium enrichment of up to 20%.

The intelligence community’s inspector general is examining how the CIA vetted David Rush and the extent of his alleged misconduct after investigators found 303 gold bars at his home, according to two people familiar with the review.

Trump has rejected a proposed seven-day pause that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for U.S. economic relief. Officials say he privately considers another bombing campaign likely after November’s midterms, though talks continue.

U.S. intelligence assessments link imagery from Chinese groups to Iran’s improved targeting of military bases and ships, while officials remain divided over the extent of Beijing’s involvement.

Born in Yemen’s northern highlands, the Houthis now hold positions on the Red Sea coast and Perim Island. Their territorial gains, missile capabilities, and threats against Saudi vessels are raising the stakes at Bab el-Mandeb.

With six weeks until the midterms, the White House is considering moves on fuel and beef prices while allowing vulnerable Republican candidates to distance themselves from some Trump policies.

Benjamin Netanyahu used a combative UNGA address to reject genocide accusations, attack Türkiye and European leaders, defend Israel’s wars and condemn delegates who walked out as he took the podium.

Trump and Xi used a lavish White House state visit to stress dialogue and global stability as the two powers confront disputes over AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan.

Hearts of Iron IV’s recent Steam rating fell to Overwhelmingly Negative after Turkish players protested a Discord ban and moderator remarks linking Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to the 1915 events.

Israel says land around West Bank archaeological sites must be protected. Palestinians and archaeologists argue the policy is increasingly being used to expand Israeli control over territory and communities.

A breach involving data on 5,000 alleged FBI officials included personnel tied to the Remote Operations Unit, exposing personal details linked to one of the bureau’s most secretive technical teams.

European intelligence officials increasingly describe a Russian challenge to NATO not as a mass invasion, but as a calibrated mix of sabotage, drones, missile strikes or a limited incursion designed to create maximum political uncertainty.

A survey of 683 Democratic voters found 59% would react positively to U.S. military leaders removing Donald Trump and taking control, when the hypothetical action was described as intended “to safeguard the Constitution.”

Ahmed al-Sharaa said he jokingly suggested Trump give Israel New Jersey rather than recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, arguing no president has the authority to surrender Syrian territory.

China’s removal of senior military leaders has reinforced Xi Jinping’s authority over the PLA while leaving command vacancies and raising questions about its ability to manage complex wartime operations.

Zelensky said he asked Trump for a new winter military package including Patriot systems, while expecting Washington to pursue a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.

Israel’s delegation left the UN General Assembly during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s address as the Turkish leader accused Israel of genocidal conduct in Gaza and urged governments to increase pressure over the Palestinian issue.