The World in Brief from The Economist

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.

Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire with Iran was “on massive life support”.

Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire with Iran was “on massive life support”; Pressure is mounting on Sir Keir Starmer to step down as Britain’s prime minister.

Donald Trump called Iran’s response to America’s proposal to end the war “totally unacceptable”. Also, factory prices in China rose by 2.8% year on year in April, the biggest increase since 2022.