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TIME names Netanyahu among 2026 Most Influential, calls his post-Oct. 7 comeback bigger than Trump
TIME editor-at-large Ian Bremmer wrote that the PM "once faced the political wasteland" after Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, but has now engineered a "political comeback" that "may have exceeded Trump's."
China accuses US of distorting its Taiwan military activity, warns against interference
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader
Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit
Trump team seeks Taiwan's help to train US chip plant workers, sources say
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for Taiwan to invest in US chip plants to boost its semiconductor industry.
US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump
The US greenlighted a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant step in its support for Taiwan amid China’s objections.
US exporters return to Shanghai hopeful new deal ends trade war
US firms at China’s biggest import expo express hope that the Xi-Trump framework deal could end years of trade tensions.
FBI chief visited China to talk fentanyl, law enforcement, sources say
Patel's visit to Beijing was not officially announced by either the US or China and was reported by Reuters for the first time.
US court says Florida can ban Chinese citizens from buying property
An appeals court rejected claims that the state law discriminates against Asians or violates federal law.
US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, energy secretary says
Trump had stated just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he ordered the US to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus.
China's Xi jokes about 'backdoor' when gifting South Korea's Lee Xiaomi phones
Chinese President Xi Jinping jokingly urged South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to "check if there's a backdoor" while gifting a pair of Xiaomi smartphones.
China's Xi Jinping thanks Trump for role in Gaza ceasefire
Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked Donald Trump for backing a Gaza ceasefire during their South Korea meeting, as the two discussed trade and pledged to strengthen US-China relations.
The Trump-Xi Summit Imperative: Why Trump and Xi Must Sign the Death Warrant for Global Terrorism
"The issue of international terrorism and antisemitic terror is perhaps the most pressing priority today on the global agenda,” says Adv. Shraga Biran
China says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan
A Chinese government spokesperson said that they are "willing to create ample space for peaceful reunification" but "reserve the option to take all necessary measures."
