
China’s Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump over Taiwan, in an initial meeting between the two leaders that nonetheless appeared upbeat.
2The US secretary of state urged China to help end the Iran war, despite Trump previously saying he did not need Beijing’s help.
3Global fossil fuel demand may remain permanently lower even after the Iran war ends, analysts said.
4African nations accelerated their push towards energy independence, as the war in Iran galvanized efforts to reduce fuel imports.
5British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fended off intensifying calls to stand down after disastrous election results.
6Russia fired more than 1,500 drones against Ukraine, though the war appears to be tilting in Kyiv’s favor.
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