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US-China tensions ease ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Relatively warm language ahead of Thursday’s talks stood in sharp contrast to heated rhetoric from Washington and Beijing in recent months.
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Semafor • Oct 29, 2025
Beijing calls for ‘extraordinary measures’ toward self-reliance
The Communist Party plans to make China a leading force in industries including semiconductors and critical software.
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Trump defends Israel’s Gaza strikes
Trump backed Israel’s argument that it had carried out the attacks in response to Hamas breaching the truce.
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Critics challenge legality of US’ LatAm strikes
US lawmakers, including Republicans, have criticized the strikes, which have not been approved by Congress.
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Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN sharpens AI playbook
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Republicans dig in on shutdown as SNAP cutoff looms
The plan is still to pressure Democrats to support a clean stopgap bill to reopen the government.
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Nvidia CEO ‘proud and delighted’ to support Trump ballroom
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also said President Donald Trump calls him at night.
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Wall Street awaits Fed’s interest rate decision
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