In Short:
– Trump and Xi are progressing on a TikTok agreement and plan to meet in South Korea soon.
– Future discussions will address trade, security concerns, and regional tensions between the U.S. and China.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping made headway on a TikTok agreement and plan to meet in South Korea within six weeks.

Their call aimed to reduce tensions between the two superpowers, covering trade, illicit drugs, and the conflict in Ukraine. Despite suggestions of progress, a definitive agreement regarding TikTok remains unclear.

The leaders agreed to further discussions at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in October.

Trump indicated that Xi would visit the U.S. later and that he would head to China next year.

Future Discussions

Trump confirmed that the TikTok deal is progressing, noting potential US control over the app’s algorithm.

Uncertainties remain, including ownership structure and control dynamics with ByteDance. Lawmakers express concerns over national security implications stemming from continued Chinese involvement.

Trump’s tariffs on Chinese exports have increased significantly, complicating relations further.

As trade discussions continue, regional tensions in Taiwan and the South China Sea remain on the agenda, though unaddressed in recent communications.

In Short:
– Heathrow Airport warns of potential delays due to a cyber-attack affecting European airports.
– Passengers should arrive early and check updates with their airlines for regular information.

Heathrow Airport has issued a warning regarding potential delays following a cyber-attack that has impacted several European airports. Passengers are advised to arrive early and check for updates with their airlines.

The cyber-attack, although primarily affecting systems in Europe, has caused ripple effects at Heathrow. Officials are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible in coordination with European authorities.

Air Travel Impact

“It is still too early to say when the problem will be resolved,” it said.

Berlin Airport is also experiencing delays.

The attack targeted a business providing check-in and boarding systems for several airlines worldwide.

As a result, Brussels Airport staff are having to conduct manual check-in and boarding procedures due to the automated systems being down.

“This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights,” it said in a statement on its website.

For further information on travel arrangements and logistics, please visit your respective airline’s website.

In Short:
– Trump and Starmer signed a £250 billion Tech Prosperity Deal, enhancing US-UK cooperation in technology sectors.
– Major investments include $30 billion from Microsoft and £90 billion from Blackstone for UK assets.

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a significant “Tech Prosperity Deal” at Chequers, valued at £250 billion ($340 billion).

The agreement represents the largest commercial package during a state visit, with the US committing £150 billion ($204 billion) to the UK.Starmer labelled the deal as the most substantial investment package in British history, enhancing US-UK cooperation in sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy.

The bulk of the investment comes from major US firms. Microsoft announced a $30 billion commitment over four years, including funds for cloud and AI infrastructure to develop a supercomputer with over 24,000 Nvidia GPUs.

Nvidia also pledged $15 billion for AI infrastructure, kicking off the Stargate UK initiative in partnership with UK companies.

Major Contributions

Investment firm Blackstone will provide £90 billion ($122 billion) over a decade across UK assets, while UK firm GSK has committed $30 billion to US research and manufacturing. The bilateral nature of these investments highlights the deal’s reciprocity.