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Biden & China’s Xi talks yields modest progress on military communications and fentanyl fight
President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a virtual summit on Monday, their first face-to-face meeting since Biden took office. The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including trade, human rights, Taiwan, and climate change. While no major breakthroughs were announced, the White House said the summit was “candid, constructive, and respectful”…
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US to begin withdrawing troops from Niger
US could begin withdrawing some of its troops from Niger in the coming weeks, according to US officials. The move is part of a broader plan to reduce the US military footprint in Africa and focus more on countering China and Russia in other regions. The US has about 800 troops in Niger, mainly supporting…