
Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol HillChinese President Xi Jinpingās visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House.

US diplomats told to use term āsuper intelligenceā not āartificial intelligenceā after Trump's call
Read full article: US diplomats told to use term āsuper intelligenceā not āartificial intelligenceā after Trump's callThe State Department is ordering diplomats in its international organizations bureau to use the term āsuper intelligenceā instead of āartificial intelligenceā in all communications following President Donald Trumpās attempt to rebrand the technology.

Newsom talks climate with world leaders in New York, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibility
Read full article: Newsom talks climate with world leaders in New York, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibilityCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has met with world and business leaders to advance climate action and clean energy in New York.

Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women's initiative Imperia
Read full article: Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women's initiative ImperiaMelania Trump has rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to promote a new women's initiative called Imperia.

Prince Harry warns that AI chatbots may be more dangerous than social media for young users
Read full article: Prince Harry warns that AI chatbots may be more dangerous than social media for young usersPrince Harry says that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media.

Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI
Read full article: Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AISen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence.

Taiwan is watching closely as Xi and Trump meet and hopes US will keep up its arms sales
Read full article: Taiwan is watching closely as Xi and Trump meet and hopes US will keep up its arms salesTaiwan is expressing confidence that U.S. arms sales to the island will continue despite China's pressure as Chinaās Xi Jinping arrives in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Pressure from the bond market hits a new level, and US stocks slide on worries about inflation
Read full article: Pressure from the bond market hits a new level, and US stocks slide on worries about inflationPressure from the U.S. bond market hit a new level on Wall Street after a surprisingly strong report on the economy raised worries about inflation, while oil prices halted their slide.

China's Xi arrives in Washington, kicking off his state visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump
Read full article: China's Xi arrives in Washington, kicking off his state visit with rare planeside welcome from TrumpChinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington, where he was met with a rare planeside greeting from President Donald Trump, who was there to welcome his counterpart on the tarmac instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House.

Wife of detained Chinese American scientist hopes Trump brings up his case in Xi summit
Read full article: Wife of detained Chinese American scientist hopes Trump brings up his case in Xi summitThe wife of a detained Chinese American seismologist hopes President Donald Trump can help bring home her husband, Youlin Chen.

The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speech
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during United Nations speechPresident Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials have met, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may āannihilateā the Islamic Republic if a deal isnāt reached soon to end nearly seven-month war.

China expands export control on drug precursors ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Read full article: China expands export control on drug precursors ahead of Trump-Xi meetingChina is now requiring permits for exports to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada of two additional chemicals used to make illegal drugs.

Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
Read full article: Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developmentsMiddle Eastern leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly as conflicts in the region continue.

China's Alibaba unveils new powerful chip and ambitious AI model plans
Read full article: China's Alibaba unveils new powerful chip and ambitious AI model plansChina's Alibaba has unveiled new plans for its AI model and new chip technologies, including what it claims is China's most powerful AI chip.

Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Read full article: Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stabilityU.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as economic and tech competition escalates between the two countries.

Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran
Read full article: Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' IranPresident Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met for about three hours Tuesday, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may āannihilateā the Islamic Republic if a deal isnāt reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
Read full article: Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fightPresident Trump has unveiled a new White House helicopter landing pad while trying to downplay a First Amendment firestorm.

The Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House access
Read full article: The Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House accessCNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued President Donald Trumpās administration after they were barred from covering the White House, saying the selective ban was āa blatant violationā of the First Amendment.

Britainās Burnham to meet Trump and make UN debut after offering UK military support for Saudis
Read full article: Britainās Burnham to meet Trump and make UN debut after offering UK military support for SaudisBritain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time.

Wall Street rallies within 0.4% of its record after oil prices and bond yields ease
Read full article: Wall Street rallies within 0.4% of its record after oil prices and bond yields easeWall Street climbed to the edge of its all-time high, and stocks rallied worldwide after oil prices and yields in the bond market surrendered their market-rattling gains from last week.

UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'
Read full article: UN leaders' meeting convenes with secretary-general calling for 'world built on interdependence'U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pleading for āa world built on interdependenceā as he makes his final address to the General Assembly gathering of world leaders.

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader
Read full article: Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leaderPresident Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced.

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
Read full article: Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for thatPresident Donald Trumpās conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war.

Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China's leader arrives for his US state visit
Read full article: Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China's leader arrives for his US state visitThe first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks at the White House with President Donald Trump.

The Latest: Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House over their coverage
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House over their coveragePresident Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage.

Huawei unveils new chip technologies as Chinese firm steps up the AI race with Nvidia
Read full article: Huawei unveils new chip technologies as Chinese firm steps up the AI race with NvidiaChinese technology giant Huawei has launched new chip technologies as it challenges leading global companies such as Nvidia.

A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem
Read full article: A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problemAs concern rises over the risks of artificial intelligence, hopes for any kind of global approach on safety depend on cooperation between the U.S. and China.

Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say
Read full article: Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials saySaudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructurePresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to stop strikes on Russian territory if allies secure a Russian commitment not to hit Ukraineās infrastructure.

China bristles at Anthropic CEOās 'fearmongering' about its AI development
Read full article: China bristles at Anthropic CEOās 'fearmongering' about its AI developmentChinaās Ministry of Foreign Affairs bristled at the Anthropic CEOās call for the U.S. to curb Chinaās artificial intelligence capabilities as part of a wider argument for a global slowdown on AI development.

New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
Read full article: New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debateNew warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity.

Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
Read full article: Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to ChinaPresident Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.

At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability
Read full article: At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stabilityIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are affecting people worldwide.

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit
Read full article: BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summitLeaders of the BRICS nations have expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi on Saturday to strengthen their global position.

Modi holds talks with Putin and Iran's president before BRICS summit of 11 nations
Read full article: Modi holds talks with Putin and Iran's president before BRICS summit of 11 nationsRussian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks before a BRICS summit in New Delhi.

BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
Read full article: BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded blocBRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity.

New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to host BRICS summit
Read full article: New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to host BRICS summitAs Indiaās capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the worldās busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones.

China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at 'an early date'
Read full article: China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at 'an early date'A Chinese government spokesperson says China and the United States hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon.

China hits back at US claims of 'malicious' AI distillation ahead of planned Trump-Xi talks
Read full article: China hits back at US claims of 'malicious' AI distillation ahead of planned Trump-Xi talksChina has dismissed U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence developers extract capabilities from frontier American AI systems.

Trump's White House North Portico project nears completion with shroud and scaffolding removed
Read full article: Trump's White House North Portico project nears completion with shroud and scaffolding removedThe White House says restoration work on the mansion's North Portico should be completed by mid-September before Chinese President Xi Jinpingās state visit to the United States later in the month.

The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warship
Read full article: The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warshipU.S. Central Command says the military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on a U.S. warship by Iranās Revolutionary Guard.

China exerts tight grip on information after floods
Read full article: China exerts tight grip on information after floodsItās been more than a week since deadly flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing along the China-Nepal border ā and while Nepali authorities have been releasing the names of victims and those rescued, practically nothing is known about who the victims on the Chinese side are.

Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran
Read full article: Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze IranConfronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach.

Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
Read full article: Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceThe leaders of China, Russia and India have gathered with other heads of state at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence.

Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties
Read full article: Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break tiesIran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic.

Chinese foreign minister calls for US and China to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of presidential summit
Read full article: Chinese foreign minister calls for US and China to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of presidential summitChinaās foreign minister says his country and the United States need to overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected September summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources say
Read full article: Trump moves toward levying new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods, AP sources sayPresident Donald Trump is moving toward imposing a new tariff on China to penalize Beijing for flooding the global market with underpriced goods.

The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in votingThe Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections.

Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom
Read full article: Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroomPresident Donald Trump played White House tour guide, showcasing his construction projects, including a new helipad and ballroom.

Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
Read full article: Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffsThe Trump White House reports that countries are routing exports through third nations to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion annually.

Taiwanās military drills suggest deeper alignment with the US
Read full article: Taiwanās military drills suggest deeper alignment with the USThrough this yearās military drills, Taiwan has chosen to emphasize its armyās and societyās flexibility and resilience as opposed to primarily putting advanced weapons on display.

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
Read full article: China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the USChina has announced a series of economic measures against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on trade with six American entities.

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
Read full article: US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national securityThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks.

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
Read full article: US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents sayThe Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter Chinaās growing influence worldwide.

From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump's intervention
Read full article: From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump's interventionChinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri recounts how his fears turned to uncertainty and then joy after he was unexpectedly released from detention in China.

AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers
Read full article: AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchersIt is the kind of development once seen only in science fiction: An artificial intelligence system, trained to probe for digital vulnerabilities, breaks free of human control and acts on its own to hack another company.

Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting rages
Read full article: Southeast Asia's top diplomats hold security talks in Manila as US-Iran fighting ragesSoutheast Asiaās top diplomats have opened three days of talks in the Philippine capital with an agenda topped by their most daunting security problems.

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Read full article: Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPTAnother powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise.

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
Read full article: US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order staysThe United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status.

China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
Read full article: China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharingChinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries.

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
Read full article: China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey saysThe world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijingās favor.

Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
Read full article: Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gatheringPresident Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues.

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks
Read full article: A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risksAuthorities are investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that killed 28 people, raising renewed concern over worker safety.

Philippine Senate opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Read full article: Philippine Senate opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara DuterteThe Philippine Senate has started the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold against the backdrop of her feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed to secure the Senate on Monday.

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
Read full article: Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells APTaiwan's top diplomat in the U.S. says the island needs American weapons to bolster its self-defense against the growing threat from China.

G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge
Read full article: G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emergeLeaders at the Group of Seven summit have backed U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire.

Taiwan's opposition leader touts talks with China as necessary for peace during US trip
Read full article: Taiwan's opposition leader touts talks with China as necessary for peace during US tripTaiwanās Beijing-friendly opposition leader says her party is committed to defense of the self-ruled island that China views as its own but that peace is possible by taking permanent secession off the table.

Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition party
Read full article: Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition partyTwo leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwanās opposition leader as she travels to Washington this week.

Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drill
Read full article: Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drillTaiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from āshoot and scootā launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack.

Chinaās exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods
Read full article: Chinaās exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goodsChina has reported that its exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier.

North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'
Read full article: North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called a U_S_ push for denuclearization of North Korea āanachronistic dream."

Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
Read full article: Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against itPresident Donald Trump is keeping open the possibility of speaking directly with Taiwanās President Lai Ching-teā even after Beijing has publicly urged him not to.



























