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Live: Cost of war on agenda as Trump meets Xi, UAE denies Netanyahu's secret visit
Key takeaways
- The meeting comes as signs emerge of shifting alliances in the Middle East.
- Israel has said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly travelled to the UAE in March for talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, resulting in a "historic breakthrough" in relations.
- But the UAE's foreign ministry has denied the trip took place.
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Link copied Share Share article. The war with Iran is looming over US President Donald Trump's visit to China, where he is expected to ask Xi Jinping for help to resolve the costly conflict.
The meeting comes as signs emerge of shifting alliances in the Middle East.
Israel has said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly travelled to the UAE in March for talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, resulting in a "historic breakthrough" in relations.
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