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 September 25, 2026
CHINA Trump, Xi inspect founding documents of US democracy to close summit Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
US President Donald Trump took Xi Jinping to see the founding documents of American democracy on Friday as the Chinese leader's state visit wrapped up with more pageantry but limited progress. Read more →
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Norwegians more sceptical of Chinese EVs, but still buying more: survey Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
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Trump's photo of Xi greeting carries signs of AI Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
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Trump took Xi on ballroom tour: White House Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
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Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
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China leaves business leaders at home for Washington summit Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
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Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
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Key takeaways from Trump-Xi talks in the US Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
CHINA Trump, Xi end summit long on pomp, but short on progress Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
US President Donald Trump took Chinese leader Xi Jinping to see the founding documents of American democracy on Friday, capping a state visit full of pomp and pageantry but with no major breakthroughs. more
CHINA US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
Geologists from US mining company KoBold Metals are pushing deep into the Congolese bush, hoping a cutting-edge army of "explorers" directed by AI will help give them an edge in the race for critical minerals. more
MILITARY Iran president says Tehran wants return to memorandum with US Sep 25, 2026 (AFP)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that his country wanted to return to the memorandum of understanding agreed with the United States in June, days after saying his country would not bend to Washington. more
TRADE WARS Markets mixed as China's Xi arrives for US talks Sep 24, 2026 (AFP)
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as traders eyed a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping set to focus on AI, trade and the Middle East war. more
CHINA Beijingers eye Xi-Trump summit for trade relief, stable ties Sep 24, 2026 (AFP)
Residents in China's capital hope President Xi Jinping's high-stakes meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington will stabilise ties between the two countries, telling AFP on Thursday a trade war "hurts everyone". more
TRADE WARS Asian markets fall on US-China jitters as leaders meet Sep 24, 2026 (AFP)
Asian markets fell on Thursday as jitters around a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping hit equities. more
CHINA Rapper-turned-PM faces first big test after Nepal disaster Sep 24, 2026 (AFP)
Nepal's rapper-turned-prime minister swept to power six months ago on a wave of youth-led anti-corruption protests, buoyed by optimism for change. more
CHINA Trump hails their 'great friendship'. Does Xi feel the same? Sep 24, 2026 (AFP)
As President Donald Trump showed off everything from his new helipad to a portrait mocking his predecessor, it was clear he wanted to look like best friends with Xi Jinping. more
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