The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan's biggest city rose to at least 55 people on Thursday, with rescuers in Karachi still searching for more missing in the devastating inferno. Investigators are yet to announce what caused the fire, five days after the blaze gutted the three-storey Gul Plaza. "A total of 55 bodies have been recovered since Saturday night," said Javed Nabi Khoso, deputy commissioner of Karachi's southern district. Families have criticised the slow pace of the recovery operation, with more than 50 giving DNA samples in the hope of finding their missing relatives. "We will hand over the bodies to the family, once DNA samples are matched," health official Summaiya Syed told journalists on Wednesday. Faraz Ali, whose father and 26-year-old brother were inside the mall, told AFP he wants "the bodies to be recovered and handed over to their rightful families". Authorities stress need for better fire safety after Karachi mall tragedy "That is all so that the families may receive something, some comfort, some peace. At least let us see them one last time, in whatever condition they are, so that we may say our final goodbye," the 28-year-old said on Wednesday. The provincial government has announced that it will give 10 million rupees ($35,720) to each family of the deceased. All 1,200 shopkeepers will also be compensated. "The Gul Plaza incident is a tragic and heartbreaking tragedy," provincial information minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Thursday. Fires are common in Karachi's markets and factories, which are known for their poor infrastructure, but a blaze on such a scale is rare. "Approximately 90 percent of buildings across Pakistan lack a fire safety system," Memon told a news conference. The provincial government was taking measures to ensure fire safety procedures were followed at malls and markets, he said without giving further details. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
22 January,2026 08:12 PM IST | Karachi | AFPA reactor at the world's largest nuclear power plant that restarted for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster is now being shut down again on Thursday due to a glitch that occurred hours after the unit's resumption, its operator said. The No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in north-central Japan was reactivated Wednesday night for the first time in 14 years, as plant workers started removing neutron-absorbing control rods from the core to start stable nuclear fission. But the process had to be suspended hours later due to a malfunction related to control rods, which are essential to safely starting up and shutting down reactors, the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said. TEPCO, which also manages the wrecked Fukushima plant, said there was no safety issue from the glitch. Kashiwazak-Kariwa plant chief Takeyuki Inagaki told a news conference that he has decided to shut down the reactor to ensure safety. The operation had to stop when an alarm went off after 52 of the 205 control rods were removed from the core, he said. No 6 reactor shut until control rod issue is fixed; plant dormant since Fukushima Inagaki said he hoped to start putting them back in later Thursday to bring the No. 6 reactor to a shutdown. "The equipment is essential to safe operation, and we will examine it inside out," he said, adding that the reactor will not be restarted until the cause is found and measures are taken. "I don't think this is going to be resolved in a couple of days," Inagaki said. The restart at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant was being watched closely since TEPCO also runs the Fukushima Daiichi plant that was ruined in the 2011 quake and tsunami. Resource-poor Japan is accelerating atomic power use to meet soaring electricity needs. All seven reactors at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa have been dormant for a year after the meltdowns of reactors at the Fukushima plant contaminated the surrounding land with radioactive fallout so severe that some areas are still uninhabitable. TEPCO is working on the cleanup at the Fukushima site that's estimated to cost 22 trillion yen (USD 139 billion). It's also trying to recover from the damage to its reputation after government and independent investigations blamed the Fukushima disaster on TEPCO's bad safety culture and criticised it for collusion with safety authorities. Fourteen other nuclear reactors have restarted across Japan since 2011, but the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, about 220 kilometres (135 miles) northwest of Tokyo, is the first TEPCO-run unit to resume production. A restart of the No. 6 reactor could generate an additional 1.35 million kilowatts of electricity, enough to power more than 1 million households in the capital region. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant's combined output capacity of 8 million kilowatts makes it the world's largest, though TEPCO plans to resume only two of the seven reactors in the coming years. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
22 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Tokyo [Japan] | APPresident Donald Trump on Thursday signed the charter to formally launch his “Board of Peace” initiative at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, describing it as a significant step towards global conflict resolution, news agency PTI reported. Calling it a “very exciting day, long in the making”, Trump said, “We’re going to have peace in the world,” adding, “And we’re all stars.” In his opening remarks, Trump said, “Just one year ago the world was actually on fire, a lot of people didn’t know it,” but claimed that “many good things are happening” and that threats across the world “are really calming down.” Flanked by leaders from the initiative’s founding member countries, Trump stated his administration was “settling eight wars” and claimed that “a lot of progress” had been made towards ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, PTI reported. Thanking leaders present at the ceremony, Trump said, “We are truly honoured by your presence today,” adding that they were “in most cases very popular leaders, some cases not so popular.” He also remarked, “In this group I like every single one of them.” He has earlier described the newly formed body as potentially the “most prestigious board ever formed.” The initiative originated from Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, which was endorsed by the United Nations Security Council, but has since expanded beyond its original scope. Administration officials said around 35 countries have committed to join the body, while 60 nations have received invitations. Trump also suggested the Board of Peace could assume responsibilities currently held by the United Nations. “We have a lot of great people that want to join,” Trump said during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, whose country has confirmed its membership. He added that some leaders required parliamentary approval before committing, while other countries not invited were seeking inclusion. Defending the inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders, Trump said he wanted “everybody” who was powerful and could “get the job done.” Several European allies declined to participate, amid concerns over the board’s expanded mandate and its potential impact on the existing international system under the UN Charter. The United Kingdom also said it would not sign the treaty during Trump’s ceremony, with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper citing concerns over Putin’s invitation. According to a copy of the charter cited by media reports, countries seeking permanent membership would need to contribute USD 1 billion, while non-paying members would have a three-year mandate. The charter designates Trump as permanent chairman, even after leaving office. Trump linked the initiative to his Iran policy and claimed it helped secure the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. “If we didn’t do that, there was no chance of making peace,” he said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Davos on Thursday as Trump expressed frustration over the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict. “I believe they’re at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done,” Trump said. “And if they don’t, they’re stupid — that goes for both of them.” (With PTI inputs)
22 January,2026 06:07 PM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondentThree people were killed, and another was wounded on Thursday in a shooting in a town in Australia's New South Wales state, police said. Emergency services were called to an address at Lake Cargelligo, a town of around 1,500 people, following reports of a shooting, a police statement said. Three people - two women and a man - were dead, and another man was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition, police said. The shooter or shooters appeared to be at large. Police urged the public to avoid the area and for local residents to stay inside. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
22 January,2026 02:30 PM IST | Melbourne | APRussian President Vladimir Putin has said any decision on joining the Board of Peace led by the US to oversee the Gaza ceasefire plan will be taken after consultations with Moscow's strategic partners. "Regarding our participation in the 'Peace Board', the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to study the documents received by us, consult with our strategic partners on this matter, and only then will we be able to respond to the invitation extended to us," Putin said in his televised opening remarks at the national Security Council meeting late Wednesday night. "We have always supported and continue to support any efforts aimed at strengthening international stability. We also acknowledge the current US administration's contribution to the search for a solution to the Ukrainian crisis," Putin said, thanking US President Trump for the invitation. The Board of Peace led by Trump was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan. Since then, the Trump administration's ambitions have ballooned into a more sprawling concept, with Trump extending invitations to dozens of nations and hinting the board will soon broker global conflicts, like a pseudo-UN Security Council. Putin noted that the proposal made to Russia was primarily about a settlement in West Asia and about finding possible solutions to the pressing problems of the Palestinian people and resolving the most acute humanitarian problems in the Gaza Strip. "In this regard, I would like to emphasise the most important point. The key is that the entire process should have a positive impact on a long-term settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, based on the relevant decisions of the United Nations. "And it is essential that the fundamental needs and wishes of the Palestinians be taken into account. This concerns the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and its basic social infrastructure, healthcare systems, water supply, and the establishment of a reliable food supply," Putin said and announced to donate USD 1 billion to the Peace Board. "Even before we decide on the issue of participation in the composition and work of the Peace Board, taking into account Russia's special relationship with the Palestinian people, we could, I think, give USD 1 billion from Russian assets frozen under the previous US administration," Putin announced. "I plan to discuss all these issues with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with whom we would hold talks tomorrow (Thursday),"he further added. The Palestinian leader arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day visit. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
22 January,2026 11:17 AM IST | Moscow | PTIUS President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed confidence over the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), noting that the two countries are "going to have a good deal", while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a close friend and respected leader. Trump made this comment while speaking to Moneycontrol, following his address at the 56th Annual Summit of the World Economic Forum. "I have great respect for your Prime Minister. He's a fantastic man and a friend of mine, and we are going to have a good deal," Trump said when asked about the India-US trade deal by Moneycontrol. Earlier, India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal asserted that the much-anticipated first tranche of the India-US BTA is "very near", but stopped short of providing a timeline. The BTA, formally proposed in February following directives from the leadership of both nations, seeks to more than double bilateral trade, from the current USD 191 billion to USD 500 billion by 2030. Talks were first announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington in February 2025. On January 9, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "India and the United States were committed to negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with the US as far as far back as 13th of February last year. That is, since then, two sides have held multiple rounds of negotiations to arrive at a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement." "On several occasions, we have been close to a deal," the MEA spokesperson added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
22 January,2026 10:46 AM IST | Davos (Switzerland) | ANILandslides hit a campground and a house in New Zealand and emergency crews were trying to rescue people buried in rubble, officials said Thursday. Emergency services were called to the slide at the base of Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island after 9:30 a.m. The rubble hit Beachside Holiday Park in a town named after the extinct volcano. Police Superintendent Tim Anderson said the number of people missing was in the "single figures" but didn't say further how many were affected. Another landslide hit a house overnight in the nearby Bay of Plenty community. Two people escaped the house but two others were missing, Anderson said. A rescue operation was underway there Thursday. Further north near Warkworth, a man remained missing after floodwaters swept him from a road Wednesday morning as heavy rain lashed large swathes of the North Island, a police statement said. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urged residents in affected areas to heed local authorities' safety advice during the extreme conditions. "Extreme weather continues to cause dangerous conditions across the North Island. Right now, the government is doing everything we can to support those impacted," Luxon posted on social media. At Mount Maunganui, no survivor had been recovered three hours after the slide, Fire and Emergency NZ commander William Pike said. "Members of the public tried to get into the rubble and did hear some voices," Pike told reporters. "Our initial fire crew arrived and were able to hear the same. Shortly after our initial crew arrived, we withdrew everyone from the site due to possible movement and slip." No sign of life had been detected since, Pike said. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell said emergency crews were continuing a rescue operation at Mount Maunganui. Mayor Mahe Drysdale said those unaccounted earlier had included people who had left the campground without notifying authorities. The campground was closed after the disaster. Australian tourist Sonny Worrall said he was lazing in hot pools within the campground when he heard then saw the landslide. "I looked behind me and there's a huge landslide coming down. And I'm still shaking from it now," Worrall told New Zealand 1News news service. "I turned around and I had to jump out from my seat as fast as I could and just run." He looked back to see the rubble carrying a travel trailer behind him. "It was like the scariest thing I've ever experienced in my life," Worrall said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
22 January,2026 10:17 AM IST | Melbourne | APTaiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it detected two PLA aircraft sorties, five PLAN vessels, and five Chinese balloons operating around Taiwan until 6 am (UTC+8) on Thursday, adding that the situation was monitored and responded to accordingly. In a post on X, the MND said, "2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 PRC ballons were detected during this timeframe. We have monitored the situation and responded." On Wednesday, Taiwan's MND detected four sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday. All four sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. In a post on X, the MND said, "4 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 4 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded." 2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 PRC ballons were detected during this timeframe. We have monitored the situation and responded. pic.twitter.com/0j4gH4caog — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) January 22, 2026 Earlier on Tuesday, Taiwan's MND recorded two PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels. Of the two, a sortie crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. "2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 2 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded", it wrote on X. Earlier on January 18, an incursion by a Chinese military drone near Taiwan-controlled islands raised renewed concerns over China's expanding pressure campaign in the South China Sea, with Taiwan warning that such actions threaten regional peace and stability. According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, a Chinese surveillance drone entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defence identification zone in the early hours of the morning and moved toward the Pratas Islands, also known as Dongsha, as reported by The Taipei Times. According to The Taipei Times, the ministry said the aircraft approached the islands shortly before dawn and briefly entered territorial airspace at an altitude beyond the effective reach of local air-defence systems. The garrison stationed on the islands was immediately instructed to raise alert levels and intensify aerial monitoring. After repeated warnings broadcast through international radio frequencies, the drone withdrew several minutes later. The ministry condemned the manoeuvre as reckless and provocative, stating that it violated international norms and further destabilised the region.
22 January,2026 08:40 AM IST | Taipei | ANIPakistan has decided to join the US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan, said on Wednesday. "In response to the invitation extended to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, Pakistan would like to announce its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under the framework of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803," the statement said. The statement further added, "Pakistan expresses the hope that with the creation of this framework, concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a permanent ceasefire, further scaling up of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians, as well as reconstruction of Gaza." Pakistan reiterated its support for Palestinian self-determination and an independent state. Pakistan also hopes that these efforts will lead to the realisation of the right to self-determination of the people of Palestine, through a credible, time-bound political process, consistent with international legitimacy and relevant UN resolutions, resulting in the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and contiguous State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. MoF added that, "Pakistan looks forward to continuing to play a constructive role as part of the Board of Peace for the achievement of these goals, as well as to end the suffering of our Palestinian brothers and sisters." The "Board of Peace" was unveiled as part of phase two of the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas to end the Israel-Gaza conflict, as reported by Al Jazeera. The Trump administration sent invites to several world leaders to join the body, which Trump envisages would oversee "governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilisation" in the region. However, the participation of Netanyahu will add to concerns over the objectivity of the board, which Trump will lead and control the lineup. Netanyahu's acceptance of a place on the board comes despite his office having earlier criticised the makeup of the executive committee, which includes Israel's regional rival, Turkiye. Meanwhile, Trump came down heavily on the United Nations, arguing that its lack of competence led to his decision to establish the "Board of Peace" for Gaza to implement the 20-Point Peace Plan to end conflict in the Middle East. Addressing the press, Trump said, "We just created the Board of Peace, which I think is going to be amazing. I wish the United Nations could do more. I wish we didn't need a Board of Peace. With all the wars they settled, the United Nations never helped me in one war." When asked whether he wants the Board of Peace to replace the United Nations, Trump said they "haven't been very helpful," but believed in the organisation's potential. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
22 January,2026 08:37 AM IST | Islamabad | ANIUS President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is dropping his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, citing what he described as a new framework with NATO on Arctic security. The abrupt about-face comes shortly after he told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the US would not use force to pursue control of Greenland. Asked how long the deal will last, Trump was clear it's long term. "It's a deal that's forever," he said. "It's what's called an infinite deal." In his earlier speech, Trump reaffirmed his ambition to secure "right, title and ownership" of Greenland and urged NATO allies not to stand in the way, warning that refusals would carry consequences for the alliance. Trump's address at the annual meeting of the elite in Switzerland tried to focus on his efforts to tame inflation and spur the economy back home. But his more than 70-minute address focused more on his gripes with other countries. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called Trump's planned new tariffs on eight EU countries over Greenland a "mistake" and questioned Trump's trustworthiness. French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU could retaliate by deploying one of its most powerful economic tools, known colloquially as a trade "bazooka." US stocks recover half of prior day's plunge after Trump calls off tariffs The US stock market rebounded after Trump called off Greenland-related tariffs that he had threatened to impose on Europe. The S and P 500 rallied 1.2 per cent Wednesday after Trump said he reached the framework of a deal about Greenland. The index recovered about half the ground it lost a day earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose 1.2 per cent, as did the Nasdaq composite. Treasury yields eased in the bond market. They also got some help from a calming of government bond yields in Japan. Europe relieved after Trump walks back tariff threat: US officials Financial markets aren't the only ones breathing a sigh of relief after Trump rescinded his threat to impose new tariffs on European allies for their defence of Greenland and Danish sovereignty. A number of US officials had also been concerned about Trump's hardline stance and bellicose rhetoric toward Greenland, Denmark and other NATO allies because they feared it could harm other foreign policy goals. These officials thought the fixation on Greenland and taking it at any cost was distracting from and complicating the president's effort to form the Board of Peace, which is supposed to be announced on Thursday in Davos, to oversee the Gaza ceasefire operation. Many European countries, which were already skeptical of the proposed board's broad global mandate, had reacted even more negatively to the concept after Trump's tariff threat. The US officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss concerns being floated inside the administration. Trump says Greenland framework would meet his national security concerns. "The deal is going to be put out pretty soon," Trump said in a brief exchange with reporters on the sidelines of Davos forum. "It gets us everything we needed to get." Trump says deal will last forever As he departed the World Economic Forum for the day, Trump said his newly agreed-upon framework of a deal with NATO's chief is "a great deal for everybody." He told reporters everyone would be happy with the deal, which relates to Greenland and the Arctic. While he said people are still working out the details, he emphasized it would be "really fantastic for the USA." Asked how long the deal will last, Trump was clear it's long term. "It's a deal that's forever," he said. "It's what's called an infinite deal." Trump declines to name a price for Greenland Trump declined to name a reasonable price for the United States to buy Greenland during a meeting with the NATO secretary general. "There's a bigger price, and that's the price of safety and security and national security and international security having to do with many of your countries," Trump responded when asked by The Associated Press how he would calculate a reasonable offer for the strategic land mass. "That's really the price. It's a big price." Trump responded ambiguously when asked to elaborate on his earlier comment that "we will remember" if Denmark refuses to sell Greenland to the US "You'll have to figure that out for yourself," he told a reporter. Sweden's deputy PM calls for Europe to toughen up' against Trump Ebba Busch, the deputy prime minister of Sweden, said she heard "a mix of irrational and rational arguments at the same time" from Trump. "Europe needs to toughen up. We need to hold the line," she told reporters in Davos. "We will not be bullied or blackmailed into letting go of territory that is, in this case, Greenland's and Denmark's." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
22 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | Davos | APU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an "incredible man" who has achieved "amazing" things and is "highly respected by everybody," while reaffirming his longstanding positive rapport with both leaders Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump added that he initially called COVID-19 the "China virus" but decided to change it, saying there was no reason to make an issue over the name. Speaking at the 56th Annual Summit of the World Economic Forum, Trump said, "I've always had a very good relationship with President Xi and with President Putin. President Xi of China is an incredible man. What he's done is amazing. He's highly respected by everybody. It was very severely interrupted by COVID. I used to call it the China virus, but he said, do you think you could use a different name and I decided to do that because why should we have a problem over that?" Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump confirmed his plans to visit China in April, TASS reported. "I get along very well with President Xi. I'm going to go over to China in April," he said, quoted by TASS at a meeting with oil executives on the situation in Venezuela. Following an October phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said he plans to travel to China in April 2026. He added that President Xi would subsequently undertake a state visit to the United States. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in early November that Trump and Xi could hold four meetings in 2026. Apart from the two state visits, the leaders may hold talks on the sidelines of the Group of Twenty events in Doral, Florida, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in China's Shenzhen. In November 2025, President Trump had also said that he would host the Chinese leader on a state visit to the United States later in 2026, describing the US-China relationship as "extremely strong." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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