The Supreme Court ruled that a widely used abortion medication may continue to be prescribed through telemedicine and mailed to patients nationwide while legal challenges proceed. The decision blocks a lower court ruling that would have sharply restricted access, particularly in states with abortion bans. Two conservative justices dissented, and the case is expected to continue in lower courts for months.

President Donald Trump opened a summit in Beijing with a conciliatory tone toward Chinese leader Xi Jinping, praising their relationship and expressing optimism about future ties. Xi offered a more cautious message, warning that strong United States support for Taiwan could risk conflict. The leaders toured historic sites and attended a state dinner as part of the visit.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have carried out unannounced strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks against them, marking their first known direct assaults on the country. Neither government has publicly acknowledged the operations. Meanwhile, the United States Justice Department plans to drop fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, despite scrutiny over the circumstances surrounding the decision.