President Donald Trump said 'fantastic' trade deals may have been reached during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to NBC News reporting. The summit also centered on Taiwan, with Xi warning Trump of potential conflict over the island if tensions escalate. U.S.-China trade, technology, and Iran-related regional issues are all now hanging over the talks as both sides weigh the next steps.
Fox News reports Iran’s latest provocation in the Gulf has escalated tension around the Strait of Hormuz after a commercial ship was seized. The incident adds fresh pressure to already strained regional security and could complicate wider diplomatic talks.
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