Rumours and media stories of the Chinese president’s looming political demise have again surfaced, but with little more than internet mischief to back them up.

Donald Trump is reportedly broadening his trade war with China by imposing tariffs on Asian nations like Japan and South Korea. Simultaneously, deals are being pursued with countries including Indonesia and Thailand.

Live updates and the latest news as the Trump administration is expected to announce new trade actions and Pete Hegseth and Benjamin Netanyahu meet

The notion that Xi Jinping is about to be toppled is a distraction from the real cleavages in Chinese politics.

President Trump said Monday the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries in August, heightening pressure on trading partners.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (July 7) told U.S. President Donald Trump he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, handing Trump a nomination letter during a meeting at the White House.

The 17th Brics summit has begun in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa are in attendance. However, for the first time since taking power in 2012,