The World in Brief from The Economist

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.

America’s Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, China’s leader; Sir Keir Starmer said he has “full confidence” in Wes Streeting, despite reports that the health secretary will challenge him for leadership of Britain’s Labour Party as soon as Thursday.

A meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting, a possible leadership challenger, overshadowed the build-up to a speech by King Charles III. Also, Donald Trump said that America “did not need any help with Iran” from Xi Jinping, as he set off for talks with China’s leader in Beijing.

Four ministers resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s government as pressure mounts on him to stand down as Britain’s prime minister.

Four ministers resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s government as pressure mounts on him to stand down as Britain’s prime minister; America’s Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, clearing the way for a vote on his nomination for chair this week.

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would “get on with governing” despite more than eighty Labour MPs calling for him to quit as prime minister. Also, Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire with Iran was “on massive life support”.