“Pope in Paris, Xi in DC, AI at a Crossroads: Week in Review” — what this page in the network covers. This week saw a whirlwind of diplomatic activity, from a battle over press freedom in Washington to a United Nations General Assembly marked by protests and departures. Leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela, while a rare red-carpet meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping saw the US and China extend their trade truce and turn their attention to the race for dominance in artificial intelligence. The geopolitical landscape was further complicated by Pope Leo's visit to Paris, adding a spiritual dimension to a week dominated by power plays.
The UNGA session highlighted deep divisions among member states, with walkouts and heated exchanges underscoring the challenges of multilateral diplomacy. FRANCE 24 English provides a comprehensive roundup of these events, offering analysis and context. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.