Reuters World News: Chicago Mayor, ICE Detentions, Modi-Xi Summit, and US Open

Chicago Mayor's Stance on Federal Troops

• 🏛️ Chicago's Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson has issued an executive order stating that police will not assist federal officers with patrols or arrests.
• ⚠️ This decision comes amid threats from US President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops and ICE agents to combat crime, a move the mayor fears could lead to "militarized activity."
• 📈 Despite concerns, Chicago has seen a decrease in fatal shootings this year compared to the same period last year.
• 🗣️ Local residents express mixed feelings, with some recalling past negative experiences with the National Guard and others welcoming any intervention to improve the city.

ICE Detentions and Wildfires

• 🔥 Two firefighters assisting with a wildfire in Washington state were detained by US border agents and are being held at an ICE detention center.
• ❓ A US Representative questioned why ICE is withholding information and refusing entry to her, suggesting a potential cover-up.
• 🛂 A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson stated the individuals were in support roles, not actively fighting the fire, when identity checks were conducted.

International Relations and Summits

• 🤝 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with China's Xi Jinping, marking Modi's first visit to China in over seven years.
• 🌍 Xi is hosting a summit with Modi and Russia's Vladimir Putin, framed as a demonstration of global South unity.
• 🛢️ This meeting occurs as the US increases pressure, including new tariffs on Russian oil imports for India.
• ✈️ Discussions are expected to include resuming direct flights between India and China, suspended for five years, and improving trade relations.

Ukraine and Middle East Developments

• 🇺🇦 Ukraine's former parliamentary speaker, Andrew Perubi, was shot dead in Lviv; the motive and suspect are unknown.
• 🇮🇱 Israel conducted an airstrike in Yemen's capital, Sana'a, reportedly targeting Houthi defense minister and other senior officials.

US Open Tennis Update

• 🎾 A highly anticipated fourth-round showdown is set between Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff at the US Open.
• 🗓️ The US Open has expanded to 15 days from 14 to accommodate record-breaking attendance.
• 🏆 On the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are strong contenders, while the women's field is considered wide open, with Aryna Sabalenka as the defending champion.