How China Sent a Message to Trump on His Arrival
Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.
International Relations
Mixed Feelings in Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
People in Beijing shared their views on the relationship between the United States and China as the city prepared for President Trump’s state visit.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, to Make First Official Trip Abroad Since Cancer Diagnosis
Catherine is visiting Reggio Emilia, a city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education, a deep interest of hers. It is her first official visit abroad since her cancer diagnosis.
How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
The Lecturer and Philosopher King: Xi Jinping Behind Closed Doors
Encounters with other world leaders reveal a side of China’s leader that the public rarely sees, and offer clues to how he will approach President Trump in Beijing.
U.S. and Mexican Officials Deny C.I.A. Had Lethal Role in Mexico Operation
The denials came after a CNN report claimed the C.I.A. had been involved in the assassination of a cartel member inside Mexico earlier this year.
Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.
The agreement, which reverses President Luis Abinader’s previous stance, is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept deportees.
Israeli Report Finds That Sexual Violence by Hamas Was Widespread
A two-year investigation by a team of researchers in Israel concluded that sexual violence by Hamas and its allies was widespread during and after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
U.S. Might Restart Strikes on Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.
Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says
The U.N. documented 880 deaths from strikes carried out by Sudan’s military or its paramilitary enemy, the Rapid Support Forces, between January and April.