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US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping focused on trade tensions, Taiwan, technology competition, and the Iran conflict. The visit comes as both powers seek leverage amid tariffs, AI rivalry, and growing geopolitical pressure across Asia and the Middle East.
The WHO says there is no sign of a larger hantavirus outbreak after cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. Nine infections and three deaths have been reported, with passengers repatriated and others in quarantine. Officials say the situation remains under close monitoring.
Japan’s low-cost “love parking” spaces in Japan are attracting attention online. The concept offers short-term private parking at affordable rates, with simple payment systems and growing curiosity on social media as the idea spreads.
The EU approved sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and several Hamas leaders, citing escalating regional violence. The decision ends months of internal disagreements as Brussels faces growing pressure to respond to the conflict.
Finland is proposing stricter residency rules for non-EU students, including possible permit cancellation for those receiving welfare support. The bill also plans tighter language requirements, higher financial thresholds, and stricter family reunification rules, as Helsinki pushes for stronger self-sufficiency standards among international students.
