Xi Jinping Arrives at the White House for First State Visit in Over a Decade Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan are being hosted at the White House on Thursday for an official state visit, with trade and artificial intelligence high on the agenda. Full story → · 2 sources
World Leaders Gather at the UN General Assembly's High-Level Week Nearly 130 heads of state and government are speaking this week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine dominating many speeches. Full story → · 3 sources
A New Coalition, 'Partners for Multilateralism,' Launches on the Sidelines of the UN The European Union joined Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, India and Kenya this week to launch an initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between countries at the United Nations. Full story → · 1 sources
Oil Markets Track Middle East Diplomacy as Tensions Around the Strait of Hormuz Persist Crude oil prices climbed this week as traders watched diplomatic efforts tied to the Middle East conflict that flared earlier this year, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key point of concern. Full story → · 3 sources
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023 The Fed lifted its benchmark rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4% last week, its first hike in three years, and signaled another increase could follow as it works to contain inflation. Full story → · 3 sources
Treasury Yields Hit Their Highest Level Since 2007 as Stocks Slip The 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007 this week, and the 5-year yield touched 5% for the first time in nearly two decades, pressuring stocks even as the AI-driven rally tries to hold. Full story → · 3 sources
AI Governance Becomes a Central Topic on the World Stage This Week Global AI governance moved to the center of diplomacy this week, discussed both at the United Nations in New York and ahead of the Trump-Xi summit in Washington. Full story → · 3 sources