The World in Brief from The Economist

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior leader of Islamic State, was killed in a joint Nigerian-American operation in north-east Nigeria

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior leader of Islamic State, was killed in a joint Nigerian-American operation in north-east Nigeria

Taiwan pushed for continued access to American military supplies in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping; Bond yields surged around the world, fueled by concerns over inflation.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire for 45 days, America’s State Department said

Donald Trump said he would soon “make a determination” regarding American arms sales to Taiwan, but “made no commitment either way” when discussing the island’s defence with Xi Jinping. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said that America’s “contradictory messages” scuppered his country’s “trust” in negotiations.

Donald Trump touted his “very successful” two-day summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing; China’s leader described it as “historic”. Also, Britain’s borrowing costs rose after Andy Burnham, Manchester’s mayor, secured a path to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping exchanged warm words as the first of their summit’s two days concluded.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping exchanged warm words as the first of their summit’s two days concluded; James Murray was appointed Britain’s new health secretary, hours after Wes Streeting resigned from the job having “lost confidence” in Sir Keir Starmer.

Donald Trump said his two-hour meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing was “great”. Also, America’s Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.