Pope Leo XIV's Inaugural Events and Meetings with U.S. Officials

Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass in the Vatican's St Peter's Square and had private meetings with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and their wives.

China-Saudi Arabia Agricultural Contracts

China and Saudi Arabia signed over $4 billion in agricultural contracts on the same day as President Trump announced historic deals in Riyadh. The relationship between the two countries is strong, with China being one of Saudi Arabia's largest trading partners. The agreements cover various areas including green technology, intelligent equipment, and biological breeding research.

China-Canada Relations

China congratulates Mark Carney on winning the leadership race in Canada and urges Canada to work towards improving relations, despite recent tariffs imposed by both countries.

Panama's President refutes false claims by U.S. Department of State

Panama's President refutes false claims by the U.S. Department of State about waiving fees for U.S. government vessels transiting through the Panama Canal, emphasizing the importance of truthful and respectful bilateral relations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Press Conference on U.S.-China Relations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the U.S. for being obsessed with suppressing China and emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect in bilateral relations. The U.S. was urged to view China's development objectively and engage proactively to fulfill commitments.

U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus members' undisclosed trip to Cuba

A delegation of U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus members, led by Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar, traveled to Cuba to discuss human rights and bilateral relations, not previously disclosed. They are critics of the U.S. embargo against Cuba and support normalizing relations with the communist government.