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China's Xi boosts Asian trade ties amid US tariff spat

China's Xi boosts Asian trade ties amid US tariff spat

President Xi Jinping has warned there are no winners in trade wars as he begins an Asian tour aimed at consolidating relations with China's neighbours.

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Britain and France accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine talks and want to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.

Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report

Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report

Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report

Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report

China, Iran and Russia will reportedly hold joint naval exercises off the Iranian port of Chabahar.

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'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

US bipartisanship for AUKUS targets 'naysayers'

In a "powerful" message to the sceptics of AUKUS, US congressmen are reassuring bipartisan support for the partnership ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

Resigning Canadian PM 'a great friend': Albanese

The prime minister has sent well wishes to Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, but some questions hang over whether Anthony Albanese could face a similar fate.

NATO expected to dodge Ukraine's call for quick invite

NATO expected to dodge Ukraine's call for quick invite

Ukraine is unlikely to get a coveted invitation to join NATO, with boss Mark Rutte saying the alliance is working on "building the bridge" to membership.

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G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

Leaders arriving at the G20 summit must grapple with tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and shifts in the global order with the return of Donald Trump.

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.

UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.

Quad group expands maritime security co-operation

Quad group expands maritime security co-operation

Quad group expands maritime security co-operation

Quad group expands maritime security co-operation

Quad alliance leaders have agreed to strengthen maritime co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the first joint exercise of their coast guards.

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China is seeking to exert diplomatic influence in the Pacific to garner support for any eventual effort to "reunify" Taiwan under Beijing's rule, experts say.

AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs

AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs

AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs

AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs

America will continue to be there for its partners even if Donald Trump is re-elected as president in November as expected, the head of the US Navy says.

NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out

NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out

NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out

NATO backs Ukraine as Biden faces pressure to drop out

While President Joe Biden and fellow NATO leaders have focused on supporting Ukraine, the US summit host has continued to face calls not to run for re-election.

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Biden, NATO members poised to unveil new Ukraine aid

Helping Ukraine in its war against Russia remains top of the agenda for NATO as President Joe Biden hosts the alliance's summit in Washington.

NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss

Mark Rutte has promised to lead NATO "with great vigour" after the outgoing Dutch PM was chosen as secretary-general at a critical time for the alliance.

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Russia has gone out of its way to publicise its relationship with North Korea since the start of the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin due to visit on Tuesday.

World leaders, veterans mark D-Day's 80th anniversary

The sun has risen again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago on D-Day.

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New Solomons PM to calm frictions but keep China ties

While a China-Solomons policing pact is expected to stay under the new prime minister, there's likely to be less friction with Australia, an expert says.

Australia, South Korea discuss military tech alliance

Australia and South Korea are working together on a potential expansion of a secretive defence technology pact that includes the US and UK.

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

China's Taiwan Affairs Office has delivered a warning to the US over remarks made about the AUKUS submarine project.

Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza a 'mistake': Biden

US President Joe Biden has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with a US Spanish-language TV network.

Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid

NATO ministers have agreed to start planning for a bigger role in getting military aid to Ukraine as they commemorated 75 years of the trans-Atlantic alliance.

Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has linked the AUKUS submarine project to growing tensions over Taiwan during a speech to a US think tank.

Sweden joins NATO, ending historic neutrality

Sweden has formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality

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