China navigates trade with Trump as EU sanctions on Russia stall, while legal actions and drone incidents heighten global conflicts.

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In a complex global landscape, China is navigating the challenges of a trade war with the United States under President Trump, who is also seeking to resolve tariff disputes with India through intensive trade talks. Meanwhile, Trump's state visit to the U.K. comes at a politically sensitive time for Britain's leadership. In Europe, the EU faces delays in implementing its 19th sanctions package against Russia, partly due to U.S. pressure, while also grappling with economic stagnation as highlighted by Mario Draghi. Luigi Mangione no longer faces capital terrorism charges in his trial. Tensions are further exacerbated by legal actions against an Israeli soldier for alleged war crimes, the detention of Belarusians for flying a drone over the Polish president’s residence, and the controversial deportation of a Russian dissident by the U.S. back to Russia.

Top Stories

● How China Is Weathering the Trade War With Trump (The New York Times)

● Why President Trump's U.K. state visit comes at an awkward time for Britain's leader - CBS News (Cbs News)

● Luigi Mangione no longer faces terrorism charges (AP)

● Legal Complaint Filed in the Netherlands Against Israeli Soldier Adir Yiftach for War Crimes and Genocide (Hind Rajab Foundation)

● Belarusians detained after drone flown over Polish president’s residence (Al Jazeera)

● EU's 19th Russia sanctions package delayed as Trump applies pressure (Reuters)

United States

● India joins Belarus-Russia war games amid trade tensions with US (Al Jazeera)

● US designates Colombia country 'failing to cooperate in drug war' (BBC)

● He Fled Putin’s War. The U.S. Deported Him to a Russian Jail. (The New York Times)

● US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC (BBC)

● UK and US agree $42 billion tech pact to mark Trump's visit (Reuters)

● Trump says US strikes second Venezuelan boat: All to know (Al Jazeera)

● Qatar, US near defence deal after Israeli strike in Doha (Reuters)

Africa

● NLC, lawmaker, minister, differ over Nigeria’s debt profile (Punch Newspapers)

● Agnes Wanjiru's murder: Kenya's high court issues arrest warrant for British national (BBC)

● Nigeria seeks to end Africa’s $120bn annual fuel import dependency (Punch Newspapers)

● Egypt's army chief meets top military official in eastern Libya to boost security cooperation (Anadolu Ajansı)

● Kenya seeks British national’s arrest in septic tank murder (Al Jazeera)

● Today in Africa — September 16, 2025: UN Exposes Public Funds Looting by South Sudan Leaders, Kenya Pushes UK Extradition in Agnes Wanjiru Murder Case, Report Warns Half of Sub-Saharan Africa Children in Extreme Poverty - OkayAfrica (Okayafrica)

● Egypt condemns Israeli offensive in Gaza City, warns of grave regional consequences (Dailynewsegypt)

● Court issues arrest warrant for UK Soldier linked to Agnes Wanjiru’s murder in 2012 (Daily Nation)

● Mozambique: Secretary of State for Trade participates in AfCFTA meetings in Egypt - Club of Mozambique (Club Of Mozambique)

● Nigeria at risk without conflict prevention — IPCR DG (Vanguard News)

Middle East

● US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil (Al Jazeera)

● Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says (BBC)

● Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal (Reuters)

● Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future (The Guardian)

● US targets Iran military financing with new sanctions (The Hill)

● The N.F.L. Is Coming to Saudi Arabia, Where Soccer Is King (The New York Times)

● Saudi Arabia welcomes UN commission of inquiry report saying Israel committing genocide in Gaza (Arab News)

● Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Gaza City: Live Updates (The New York Times)

Indo-Pacific

● US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil (Al Jazeera)

● Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says (BBC)

● Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal (Reuters)

● Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future (The Guardian)

● US targets Iran military financing with new sanctions (The Hill)

● The N.F.L. Is Coming to Saudi Arabia, Where Soccer Is King (The New York Times)

● Saudi Arabia welcomes UN commission of inquiry report saying Israel committing genocide in Gaza (Arab News)

● Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Gaza City: Live Updates (The New York Times)

Europe

● EU economy falls behind global rivals due to ‘complacency’, warns Mario Draghi (Financial Times)

● US President Donald Trump arrives in UK for second state visit (Al Jazeera)

● AI could boost UK economy by 10% in 5 years, says Microsoft boss (BBC)

● Trump’s UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pomp - AP News (Ap News)

● NVIDIA and United Kingdom Build Nation’s AI Infrastructure and Ecosystem to Fuel Innovation, Economic Growth and Jobs - NVIDIA Newsroom (Nvidia Newsroom)

● Britain’s decent majority are not racist, they’re just terrified of losing the country they love (The Telegraph)

● Newspaper headlines: 'The ego has landed' and 'Don in... none out' (BBC)

● The frantic race to save historic treasures from Israeli bombs (BBC)

Latin America

• Colombia’s president lashes out at Trump administration over drug war designation (AP)

• 120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds (AP)

• Colombia peace court sentences former FARC leaders for their role in thousands of kidnappings (AP)

• Former President Bolsonaro ordered to pay damages for racist comments (Reuters)

• Argentina’s president to partially privatize nuclear power plants operator (Reuters)

• Tens of thousands protest Dundee’s Ecuador mine project near key water reserve (Reuters)

• Mexico celebrates Independence Day with female leader for first time (AJ)

• Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year (AJ)

• U.S. designates Colombia as country 'failing to cooperate in drug war' (BBC)

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