The Economist
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping stand together as they tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.
Dim Summitry
Trade or Taiwan? Trump and Xi struggle to set the terms
At a summit in Beijing, business deals may mask divisions on Iran, Ukraine and AI
Boom time
By one measure, America’s allies now outspend it on defence
Our annual ranking of military budgets shows the biggest shift since 2001
Farmers wait in front of fuel stations for diesel in Munshiganj, Bangladesh, on April 20, 2026.
Collateral damage
The Gulf war will change Asia for good
Energy-shocked countries are determined never to be hostage again
Illustration of a mortarboard on fire with AI sparkles
Techno-economics
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A tourist abseils at sunrise from Morro Dois Irmao, Rio de Janeiro .
Fight or flight
Who wants to relax on holiday?
Daredevil vacations are becoming thrillingly popular