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The leaders also agreed to strengthen investment and trade cooperation, although key issues including rare earth supplies remain unresolvedreports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed on measures aimed at easing tariffs covering $60 billion in two way trade and launched a new dialogue on advanced artificial intelligence. The agreements emerged from Xis state visit and represent the first concrete economic and technology outcomes from the lat

Trump and Xi agree a new channel for AI incidents and a Super Intelligence dialogue, alongside trade, energy and international security commitments, reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for incidents involving advanced artificial intelligence, as the two leaders sought to manage growing technological competition during their Washington summit. The White House said the United States and C

The US has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the December G20 summitreports Asian Lite News Desk The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, raising the possibility of a meeting between Putin and US President Donald Trump. Weve invited President Putin to the G20, Rubio told reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. He said Washington hoped Putin would acce

More than 2,000 Tibetans are expected to join a coalition protest in Washington against Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit.reports Asian Lite News Desk More than 2,000 Tibetans from across North America are expected to join Uyghur, Hong Kong, Taiwanese, Southern Mongolian and Chinese democracy groups in Washington on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit. The daylong mobilisation will begin with a demonstration outside the Chinese Embassy, followed by a march through central W

Ethnic fashion is evolving beyond traditional silhouettes, with designers and fashion enthusiasts giving classic Indian styles a contemporary edge. The latest trends combine familiar cuts, flowing fabrics and traditional details with relaxed tailoring and versatile styling. The result is occasion wear that feels festive while remaining comfortable and easy to personalise. Farshi Salwar Suit The dramatic Farshi salwar is making a strong return, bringing a regal quality to the traditional salwar s

OpenAI chief Sam Altman says governments can regulate artificial intelligence differently, but warns that refusing to adopt it could carry a huge economic cost.reports Asian Lite News Desk OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has urged governments not to shut artificial intelligence out of their countries, comparing such a decision to rejecting electricity more than a century ago and arguing that AI adoption will be essential for future economic growth. Speaking during a fireside chat with US Comme

Declaration reflects growing alignment against unilateral sanctions and Western-led global structuresreports Asian Lite News Desk The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has condemned military strikes on Iran, called for a comprehensive and just resolution to the Palestinian question, backed the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan and opposed unilateral coercive economic measures, as the bloc reaffirmed its commitment to building a representative and equitable multipolar worl

Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks, as tensions over tariffs, trade and technology remain high, reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks, without providing a specific date, venue or agenda for the expected meeting. Trump made the announcement while addressing a Republican campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. As an example, in tw

US Canada trade talks collapse after Washington imposes 50 per cent tariffs, with Prime Minister Mark Carney promising dollar-for-dollar retaliation to protect Canadian businesses, reports Asian Lite News Desk Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have collapsed, with Washington imposing fresh 50 per cent tariffs on nearly $28 billion worth of Canadian imports and Ottawa vowing to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. The latest escalation came late Friday night after last-minute talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran remains open to dialogue with Washington but will not surrender, amid renewed tensions and uncertainty over negotiations, reports Asian Lite News Desk Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehrans willingness to pursue dialogue to safeguard its rights, while insisting that Iran will not be forced into surrender. Pezeshkian made the remarks in an interview published on his offices website on Friday, defending the governments decision to