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Positive Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Suit Expected Over White House Media Ban, More

Sep 21, 2026 · 5m

Summary

US Treasury Secretary Bessent signals continued US-China AI talks ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, while CNN, MS Now, and Politico sue the White House over press access bans. Markets react to diplomatic progress in the US-Iran conflict, driving oil prices down for a fourth consecutive day. Additionally, President Zelensky anticipates a pivotal meeting with Trump at the UN, and German Chancellor Merz faces political fallout after his party’s worst-ever state election result.

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