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Trump personally sought China's assistance to end the Ukraine war during a summit with Xi, while Russian and Chinese envoys met in Beijing over Iran, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Ebola cases in DR Congo have reached 282, with suspected cases emerging outside Africa and aid cuts hampering the response. The US bombed Iranian radar sites and Iran retaliated by targeting American troops in Kuwait, escalating military exchanges. Simultaneously, US and Iran continue sporadic attacks amid fragile peace talks, driving oil prices up. Colombia's presidential election heads to a runoff between a leftist senator and a pro-Trump conservative candidate.

Trump seeks China's help on Ukraine war

Trump seeks China's help on Ukraine warTrump personally called for China's assistance to end the Ukraine war during a summit with Xi Jinping, according to exclusive SCMP reporting. Russian and Chinese envoys met in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine, and Taiwan. A seasoned China hand has been selected to lead the National Committee on US-China Relations. UK foreign secretary is also scheduled to visit China, signaling increased diplomatic engagement.

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Exclusive|Trump ‘personally called for China’s help’ to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi (SCMP)
Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan (SCMP)
Exclusive|‘Seasoned China hand’ to lead National Committee on US-China Relations: sources (SCMP)
UK foreign secretary to visit China (China Daily)

Ebola cases rise in DRC as global response faces cuts

Ebola cases rise in DRC as global response faces cutsConfirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have reached 282, with recoveries offering some signs of hope. Suspected cases have emerged outside Africa, raising global concern. Aid cuts are hampering front-line response efforts, and the WHO chief has called for reconsidering travel bans imposed on affected regions. The crisis has also become a political flashpoint tied to Trump administration funding decisions.

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Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa (CNN)
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries (NPR)
How aid cuts are hampering the front-line response to the Ebola crisis (NPR)
WHO chief calls for reconsidering travel ban as DR Congo fights Ebola (China Daily)
The HeadlinesAudioInside an Ebola Ward, a Roadblock for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund, and More10min listen (NYT)

US and Iran exchange direct military strikes

US and Iran exchange direct military strikesThe United States bombed Iranian radar and military sites in a major escalation, while Iran retaliated by targeting American troops stationed in Kuwait. The exchanges represent the most direct military confrontation between the two countries in years. Kuwait was hit by drone and missile fire amid the cross-border attacks.

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US bombs Iranian military sites and Tehran targets American troops in Kuwait (AP News)
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait (BBC)
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire (NPR)
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites as Kuwait hit by drone, missile fire (CBC)

US-Iran peace talks strained by ongoing attacks

US-Iran peace talks strained by ongoing attacksThe US and Iran have launched new attacks against each other while simultaneously engaging in peace talks, creating a highly volatile situation. The US is seeking changes to the proposed Iran deal as fighting continues. Oil prices have surged as markets react to the instability in the Middle East.

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US, Iran trade new attacks amid talks: Here’s what we know (Al Jazeera)
US seeks changes to Iran deal (China Daily)
U.S. and Iran Exchange Attacks, Straining Peace Talks (NYT)
Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire (NYT)

Colombia presidential election heads to runoff

Colombia presidential election heads to runoffColombia's presidential election will be decided in a runoff after no candidate secured a majority in the first round. Far-right pro-Trump candidate De la Espriella won the first round, with a leftist senator as his runoff opponent. The outcome could redefine Colombia's relations with the United States.

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Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US (CNN)
Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results (AP News)
Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival (BBC)
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote (NPR)
Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate De la Espriella wins first round of vote ahead of runoff (The Guardian)