Today, we're talking about a post-COVID leader meet-up, a railroad strike averted, a welfare

scandal in Mississippi, and other top news for Friday, September 16th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour-over.

Here's the quote of the day.

If we find ourselves with the desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most

probable explanation is that we were made for another world, C.S. Lewis.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

G left China for the first time since March 2020 for a summit in Uzbekistan, where he met

with President Putin.

Back in February, the two claimed that their friendship had, quote, no limits, but Russia's

invasion of Ukraine has certainly been a rocky patch, and G came to their play date with,

quote, questions.

China's stance on the conflict is precarious.

They've undermined western sanctions by gobbling up discounted Russian oil and trade contracts,

but they've stopped short of sending military supplies to Russia.

Officially, China blames both sides.

Putin, not in a position to be picky, has praised Beijing for its, quote, balanced position.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has continued its winning streak.

President Zelensky traveled to the recaptured city of Isyam to see the Ukrainian flags raised,

and the Kremlin made a rare acknowledgement that some troops have pulled back.

It's easy to feel helpless when reading about war, but the Bible promises that prayer

is powerful and effective, that it causes things to happen that would not have happened

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