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President Donald Trump will travel to China for a Xi Jinping summit on May 14-15, after a March postponement tied to Iran's war; Xi will receive Trump in Washington later this year, as the two powers navigate trade, Taiwan and regional security while keeping lines of communication open.
Thousands of leaders and tech chiefs gather at Modi’s Delhi AI Impact Summit as India positions itself as a regional AI hub for the Global South; attendees include Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, with discussions on deploying AI in agriculture, water and health, governance and safety, and debates over AI colonialism versus techno-Gandhism. The US appears reluctant to push a binding regulatory framework, while Google reveals a $15 billion investment in an Adani-backed AI data centre in Visakhapatnam.
New Delhi's AI Impact Summit opened amid long queues, overcrowding and organizational lapses as attendees faced unclear entry procedures, seating shortages and last-minute session confirmations, risking overshadowing India’s AI governance messaging.
At a two-day summit in Nara, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up with a symbolic drum jam, playing K-pop hits together and exchanging autographs on drumsticks—an upbeat moment meant to signal warmer bilateral ties. Beyond the show, they pursued concrete cooperation on DNA testing for victims of the 1942 Chosei coal mine disaster, scam-crime cooperation, and the launch of economic security talks, while keeping thornier issues like comfort women and territorial disputes off the agenda; they also visited the ancient Horyu-ji temple, underscoring a rhythm of engagement over confrontation.
Serbia has decided to withdraw from the upcoming EU-Western Balkans Summit, signaling a shift in regional diplomatic relations and priorities.
President Trump announced that U.S. officials will not attend the G-20 summit in South Africa, citing unsubstantiated claims about violence against White South Africans.
EU leaders are skipping a summit in Colombia due to the impact of US sanctions imposed by Trump, highlighting tensions in international diplomacy.
European leaders including Merkel and von der Leyen will skip the EU-Latin American summit in Colombia due to concerns over US President Trump's aggressive regional actions and low participation from other European leaders, with the summit focusing on trade and organized crime.
Scott Bessent reports that a 'positive framework' has been agreed upon for the upcoming summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, indicating a constructive approach to their discussions.
Nearly two dozen world leaders are gathering in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th ASEAN summit, which includes discussions on regional issues like Myanmar's civil war, US tariffs, and border disputes, with notable attendees such as Trump, Li Qiang, and other global leaders, amidst criticisms of ASEAN's effectiveness and enforcement limitations.
Russia is trying to salvage planned talks with the US after they were put on hold, amid tensions over Ukraine and conflicting statements from both sides, with Moscow denying rumors of cancellation and emphasizing the need for careful preparation.
President Trump’s plans for a quick summit with Putin are currently on hold as a pre-meeting between US and Russian foreign affairs aides has been postponed, likely due to diverging expectations on ending the Ukraine war, raising questions about the future of the planned Budapest summit.
Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed willingness to join a proposed summit with Trump and Putin in Hungary if invited, amid ongoing tensions and disagreements over Ukraine's peace process, with recent US-Ukraine talks reportedly tense and marked by conflicting positions on the war and territorial concessions.
The White House responded immaturely to questions about Trump's upcoming summit with Putin in Budapest, a location with controversial historical significance, amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine and Russia, with the meeting being the first face-to-face since August and focusing on issues like Ukraine's defense and long-range missile supplies.
President Trump plans to host a leaders summit on Gaza during his visit to Egypt next week, aiming to garner international support for his Gaza peace plan, with participation from European and Arab leaders, organized by Egyptian President Sisi, in Sharm el-Sheikh.