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Factbox-What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week?

Factbox-What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week?

By David Brunnstrom and Joe Cash WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Sept 17 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Factbox-AI rivalry hangs over Trump-Xi talks

Factbox-AI rivalry hangs over Trump-Xi talks

WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The race for AI supremacy is set to hang over next week's meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
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BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources say

BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi's US visit, sources say

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Washington and Beijing are finalising a group of Chinese business leaders to join President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Washington, three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially including companies facing US regulatory scrutiny as they seek
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Analysis-As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN

Analysis-As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - When President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations a year ago, he touted the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites just months earlier as "totally obliterating everything" and said he had brought peace between Israel and Iran.
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The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice of any building changes

The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice of any building changes

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it — as President Donald Trump has threatened
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The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address high inflation
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US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks after oil prices fell and pressure from the bond market eased
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US factory production falls in August; outlook clouded by rising costs

US factory production falls in August; outlook clouded by rising costs

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - US factory production unexpectedly fell in August and higher oil prices and rising interest rates could offset some of the support from an artificial intelligence buildout, likely keeping activity moderate for the rest of the year.
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A detained US scholar’s wife asks Trump for help as Xi’s Washington visit nears

A detained US scholar’s wife asks Trump for help as Xi’s Washington visit nears

Min Zin, a U.S. scholar of Myanmar politics, has been detained in China for over three months
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Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.
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UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.N.
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US House takes up Russia sanctions bill backed by late senator Graham

US House takes up Russia sanctions bill backed by late senator Graham

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives is due to vote on Wednesday on a sweeping sanctions bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, nearly 1-1/2 years after the late Senator Lindsey Graham first introduced it.