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October 30, 2025

Donald Trump says rare earths dispute ‘settled’ after Xi Jinping meeting in South Korea – live updates

Summit on sidelines of Apec was the first between the leaders of US and China since 2019, and comes after tensions have been strained by Trump’s...

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October 29, 2025

Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say

District judge told Ice to keep Alabama man in US while he showed what judge called ‘substantial claim’ to citizenshipImmigration officials have...

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October 29, 2025

Trump and Xi talks could end months of global economic chaos

High on agenda for the leaders of the US and China will be rare earths and tariffs, with a chance of a relationship resetAhead of Thursday’s...

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October 29, 2025

Trump lands in South Korea amid deadlocked trade talks over $350bn deal on tariffs

US president to be presented with replica royal gold crown before meeting his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae Myung, but expectations of a...

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October 28, 2025

Japanese PM promises golden age in relations with US during Trump visit

Sanae Takaichi says she will nominate Trump for peace prize as two leaders sign agreement on rare earths

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October 28, 2025

‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific

Defence minister says Xi Jinping should note resolve to stay the course by global democratic alliance, including AustraliaDefeating

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October 28, 2025

First person arrives on Nauru triggering Australia’s $2.5bn deal with island nation

Deal between federal government and Nauru expected to last 30 years and apply to around 350 people released under high court’s NZYQ ruling

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October 27, 2025

US and China agree ‘framework’ for trade deal ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

US treasury secretary anticipates tariff truce with China will be extended, and that China will revive substantial purchases of US soybeansThe US and...

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October 27, 2025

Trump comments about a third term spark concern – US politics live

US president’s musings about an unconstitutional third term in office draw criticism from Democratic congresswoman

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October 27, 2025

Bear attack survival tips released in Japan as encounters surge

Governor of one prefecture says he is considering asking the military for help to tackle increasing attacks amid thousands-strong bear...

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October 27, 2025

Weather tracker: Jamaica braces for its most powerful hurricane as Melissa nears category 5

Record-breaking hurricane expected to make landfall on Tuesday with 160mph winds, while New Zealand reels from storm damageThe Caribbean is

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October 26, 2025

US and China reach ‘final deal’ on TikTok sale, treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent said plan was part of framework for trade deal but did not share details on transferring app’s ownership

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