Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Begins
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have kicked off a highly anticipated summit at the Great Hall of the People. Discussions are expected to be heavily dominated by trade policies, Taiwan, and the ongoing tensions involving Iran.
Middle East Tensions & Diplomatic Efforts
Despite a mediated pause in some areas, regional volatility remains high. In a new diplomatic push, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for unannounced, high-level talks with Iranian officials aimed at easing U.S.-Iran frictions. Meanwhile, President Trump noted that Iran appears to have an interest in reaching a potential agreement.