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Trump and Xi Jinping are seen in profile as they shake hands; Xi is smiling, whereas Trump's mouth is open as he speaks. Both men wear dark suits and ties. Trump and Xi Step Back From the Brink—for Now
The United States and China have struck a vague and reversible deal.
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Wearing a dark suit and a blue tie, Milei waves to a crowd of supporters as he stands behind a podium and microphone. Next to him are his spokesperson Manuel Adorni and his sister, the General Secretary of the Presidency Karina Milei. The entire scene is lit with purple- and blue-tinged light. Milei’s Midterm Miracle
Did Argentine voters endorse their president’s economic overhaul—or cow to Trump’s threats?
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U.S. troops in camouflage uniforms are seen from behind as they walk along a path in front of the U.S. Capitol. The sun rises in the background, glinting on the building's white dome with a bright burst of light. U.S. Government Shutdown Sorely Tests National Security State
One month into federal funding shortfall, U.S. defense and diplomacy resources are being stretched.
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A person interacts with a robotic hand at Robot Mall in Beijing on Aug. 4. Is the AI Economy a Bubble?
Economist Jared Bernstein warns that revenues simply aren’t catching up with sky-high valuations.
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Benjamin Netanyahu speaks and gestures with his hands raised while standing in front of an Israeli flag and U.S. flag. He is standing behind a podium with the seal of the president of the U.S. Israel Conducts Deadly Strikes in Gaza
The fragile cease-fire is once again at risk of collapsing amid fresh Israeli airstrikes.
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Trump and Takaichi, both smiling, hold up signed documents while standing in front of U.S. and Japanese flags. The Countries Courting Trump With Critical Minerals
From Japan to Pakistan, the deals keep coming.
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In this black-and-white photo, the South Portico of the White House is seen covered in scaffolding and surrounded by 1940s-era construction trucks and workers with wheelbarrows. How Trump’s White House Renovation Differs From Truman’s
Both projects attracted public scrutiny and criticism, yet the contrast in approach is telling.
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A man in construction clothes and a safety helmet picks up reddish-brown soil Why Rare Earths Are About to Cost a Lot More
Contrary to Trump’s claim, diversifying the supply chain won’t drive down prices.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping at the beginning of a bilateral meeting with the President of Congo in the Great Hall of People in Beijing, China, on Sept. 4. Xi May Have Miscalculated on Rare Earths
China’s complex new rules take on the entire world at once—and give Trump an opportunity.
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A photo illustration shows a candle going out on a birthday cake with the U.N. logo on top of it. For Its 80th Birthday, the U.N. Needs More Than a Reset
Going back to first principles has until recently spooked many diplomats.
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Putin and Trump stand close beside each other. Putin, left, is wearing a black suit and a burgundy necktie. Trump is wearing a dark blue suit with a bright red tie and an American flag pin on his left lapel. His mouth is open wide, as if shouting or speaking emphatically. Will Trump’s Russia Oil Sanctions Finally Sway Putin?
The threat to Moscow’s oil earnings is huge. But will it be enough?
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An aerial view shows sediment in offshore from coastal erosion amid a green landscape. Suriname’s Coming Oil Boom
Can the carbon-negative country enrich itself without harming the planet?
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LUKOIL is spelled out in white letters against a red and black background. U.S. Sanctions Major Russian Energy Companies
The move follows a U.S. decision to cancel plans for a peace summit in Budapest.
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A man in a hat is seen in profile, the shadow of the brim covering his face, as he stands in a field next to cattle. Trump Faces MAGA Backlash for Argentina Bailout
Billions for Buenos Aires, and support for Argentine farmers, is not sitting well in the U.S. heartland.
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People hold signs in support of USAID workers while standing outside the agency building. Foreign Aid Groups Grapple With How to Engage Trump
After drastic cuts, some aid workers are advocating a more pragmatic approach to dealing with Trump 2.0.
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