# Pope in Paris, Xi in Washington, AI at a Crossroads

https://mins.news/en/video/74448

- France 24 English, 2026-09-25 18:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z72Phibw2pc

> A week of walkouts, power plays and diplomatic theatre saw a press-freedom dispute in Washington and protests and departures at the UN General Assembly, where leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a rare red-carpet meeting as the US and China extended their trade truce and focused on the race for AI dominance. Pope Leo added a spiritual dimension.

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