The World in Brief from The Economist

The World Health Organisation declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a “public-health emergency of international concern”.

The World Health Organisation declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a “public-health emergency of international concern”; The United Arab Emirates said a drone struck its Barakah nuclear power plant, causing a fire.

Taiwan pushed for continued access to American military supplies in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping; Tens of thousands of people gathered in London for two rival marches: one led by Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, the other marking the anniversary of the displacement of Palestinians when Israel was created in 1948.

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.