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The 'little Notebook' That Xi Jinping Always Carries Has Sparked Intense Debate
From May 13 to 15, U.S. President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. During the brief one and a half days of his visit, the interactions between Trump and Xi were striking, generating numerous anecdotes and rumours about their meeting.
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Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends
USA-TREASURY-BESSENT-BONDS:Bessent says high bond yields, energy prices are 'transient,' will ease as Iran war ends...
Putin and Xi Jinping Are Engaging in a Meeting Characterised by 'superficial Cooperation and Inner Calculations'
On the 20th, Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping met in Beijing, coinciding with the renewed threat of conflict between the U.S. and Iran, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and trade and energy supply tensions that directly impact the interests of both nations....
Credit Down, Social Security Failing, Govt Pushes Neighbourhood-Based Retirement
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James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network
VOX-MEDIA-DIVESTITURE-JAMES-MURDOCH:James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network...
Moscow Launches Defence Strategy Against Beijing: A Three-Nation Engagement Involving Putin, Xi Jinping, and Trump
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Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
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One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
JAPAN-COMPANIES:One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll...
Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project
ARAFURA-RAREEARTHS-NOLANS:Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project...
Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
USA-CHINA-DEFENSE-TAIWAN:Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports...
Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says
IRAN-CRISIS-TURKEY-TRUMP:Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says...
Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November
USA-ELECTION-GEORGIA-SENATE:Republicans Collins, Dooley advance to primary runoff in hopes of facing US Senator Ossoff in November...
Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
USA-TRUMP-TAIWAN:Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump...
US to award $2 billion to quantum computing firms, take equity stakes, WSJ reports
USA-QUANTUM-COMPUTING:US to award $2 billion to quantum computing firms, take equity stakes, WSJ reports...
Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance
NATO-DIPLOMACY-SWEDEN:Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump 'very disappointed' over Iran war stance...
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
IRAN-CRISIS-NUCLEAR:Exclusive-Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say...
Suspected Ebola cases reported in rebel-held Congo area
HEALTH-EBOLA-CONGO:Suspected Ebola cases reported in rebel-held Congo area...
US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says
USA-RUBIO:US, Japan, Australia, India to have 'Quad' top diplomats' meeting in Delhi, Japan says...
Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person
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Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says
USA-CANADA-MILITARY:Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says...
Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve
USA-TRUMP-WARSH-SWEARING-IN:Trump will swear in Warsh on Friday to lead US Federal Reserve...
Mastermind of Greek guerilla group's assassination campaign freed from jail
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Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack
CALIFORNIA-SHOOTING:Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack...
As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington Dulles
HEALTH-EBOLA-USA:As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington Dulles...
U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid
ARGENTINA-CHINA-BID:U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair warns of China role in Argentina contract bid...
Illegal border entries still at record lows, up from April 2025
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China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports
MANUS-FUNDING-META:China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports...
Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions
JAPAN-ECONOMY-TRADE:Japan exports rise for eighth month despite supply disruptions...