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Xi got Trump’s red carpet welcome – but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.
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Why Australia chose the world’s biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
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Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner
From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.
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Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
By Timour Azhari and Hatem MaherRIYADH/CAIRO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to…
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers say only diplomatic solution to conflict around Iran
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart met on Thursday and Moscow said both agreed that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in…
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Trump rolls out red carpets for Xi, though he has portrayed China as a global menace
Just two months ago, President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election.
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Saudi Grand Mufti tells troops to be ready to sacrifice their lives fighting Houthis
By Timour Azhari and Hatem MaherRIYADH, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's top religious authority called on soldiers in the kingdom to be ready to lay down their lives to…
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Examining think tank proposal that US cut and run in Asia-Pacific
A recent report put out by a relatively obscure Washington think tank, Defense Priorities, is getting an unusual amount of attention. In simple terms, the report written by the shop’s…