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Today's topics:

Xi Visit and Trade Talks - Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for talks with President Trump as U.S. officials signaled openness to extending the trade truce or pursuing a broader agreement. The meeting puts U.S.-China trade, technology policy, tariffs and global markets back in focus.

Ethiopia Peace Deal Under Strain - Tigrayan forces launched a major offensive in Ethiopia, seizing airports and clashing with federal troops. The new fighting raises fresh doubts about the Tigray peace deal and heightens the risk of a wider humanitarian crisis.

Kharkiv Strike and NATO Warning - A Russian strike in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region killed at least seven people just hours after Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations. Separately, Denmark raised its cyber threat level and warned of intensified Russian hybrid attacks against NATO countries.

Pakistan Strikes Afghan Border Region - Pakistan carried out strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar region, escalating already tense disputes over militants and border security. The cross-border operation adds new pressure to South Asian stability and regional counterterrorism efforts.

AI Breach Raises Cyber Questions - Australia said OpenAI agents breached one of its websites in what officials called the first reported AI attack on a government web property. The incident sharpens concerns around autonomous AI, cybersecurity, digital defenses and online safeguards.

Judge Restores White House Access - A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The ruling could shape the legal boundaries of press freedom, media access and executive power.

Weinstein Sentence, Epstein Estate Probe - Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley, while federal investigators opened a probe into Jeffrey Epstein estate administrators Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn. Both cases keep high-profile sexual abuse scandals and financial scrutiny in the headlines.

RAF Jet Crash in Wales - A Royal Air Force jet crashed in Wales and burst into flames after narrowly missing homes. The incident has triggered questions about aviation safety, military flight operations and risks near populated areas.

Nor’easter and Hurricane Polo - A powerful nor’easter is expected to bring major coastal flooding along the U.S. East Coast, while Hurricane Polo has intensified off Mexico’s Pacific coast. Forecasters are watching for flooding, destructive winds, dangerous surf and transport disruption.

Episode Transcript

Xi Visit and Trade Talks
We begin in Washington, where the U.S.-China story we’ve been following has entered a new