Deadly attacks on the main Saudi airport add to the challenges facing the country, as it seeks to maintain energy production and keep major events on track.
Category: International Relations
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Strikes Put Saudi Arabia’s Economy Under Pressure
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Europe’s Trade Tensions With China Are Coming to a Head
The New York Times – Business:The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.
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China’s ‘Self-Reliance’ Drive Is Upending Trade With Europe
The New York Times – Business:China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.
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China Resumes Curbs on Fuel Exports, Tightening Global Energy Markets
The New York Times – Business:China has started limiting exports of refined products again as its own inventories of crude oil and refined products have dwindled.
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Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.
The New York Times – Business:Russians are creating and spreading music glorifying the invasion of Ukraine, using platforms built in the United States.
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DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance
The New York Times – Business:In China’s push for self-reliance in artificial intelligence, DeepSeek and Huawei have teamed up to develop software tools for advanced chips.
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China and the U.S. Pledge to Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion in Goods
The New York Times – Business:The two countries unveiled separate lists covering thousands of products as they seek to ease trade tensions and stabilize relations ahead of further negotiations.
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U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
The New York Times – Business:Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
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Tech Titans Will Mingle With Trump and Xi at State Dinner
The New York Times – Business:Prominent executives are expected to attend a dinner at the White House Thursday night, as the countries wrangle over tariffs, trade and potential A.I. regulation.
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Trump and Xi to Discuss A.I. Risks and Competition at US-China Summit
The New York Times – Business:Artificial intelligence is on the agenda when leaders from the United States and China meet this week. But with little consensus on a path forward, expectations are limited.
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China’s Continued Control of Rare Earths Looms Over Trump-Xi Meeting
The New York Times – Business:Manufacturers are struggling with constrained supplies as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.
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Bessent and China Hail Progress on A.I. Talks. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The New York Times – Business:Artificial intelligence and more are expected to be big issues at this week’s summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader.