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David Brunnstrom

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India, US agree to resolve trade and tariff rows after Trump-Modi talks

India and the U.S. agreed on Thursday to start talks to clinch an early trade deal and resolve their standoff over tariffs

India, US agree to resolve trade and tariff rows after Trump-Modi talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump touts close Japan ties but pushes for 'even' trade balance

President Donald Trump on Friday pushed Japan to invest in U.S. energy and technology, showered his closest Asian ally

Trump touts close Japan ties but pushes for 'even' trade balance
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Alaska senator urges Asian allies to back gas pipeline, warns of China

Senator Dan Sullivan on Wednesday urged Japan and other U.S. allies in Asia to get behind a multibillion-dollar gas project in his home state of Alaska,

Alaska senator urges Asian allies to back gas pipeline, warns of China
Economy|Political|US|World

What is USAID and why has it become a target for Trump and Musk?

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What is USAID and why has it become a target for Trump and Musk?
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Japan's prime minister will visit him next week

U.S.

Trump says Japan's prime minister will visit him next week
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump emphasizes 'fair' trade, discusses defense buys and immigration with Modi

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Trump emphasizes 'fair' trade, discusses defense buys and immigration with Modi
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US top diplomat Rubio urges Vietnam to address trade imbalance

New U.S.

US top diplomat Rubio urges Vietnam to address trade imbalance
Asia|Political|US|World

Wang tells Rubio leaders have set tone and direction of US-China ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with new U.S.

Wang tells Rubio leaders have set tone and direction of US-China ties
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

Aiming to weaken US foes, Trump faces an 'unholy alliance'

During his first term in office, U.S.

Aiming to weaken US foes, Trump faces an 'unholy alliance'
Asia|Australia|Political|US|World

Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington in signal of Trump's China focus

The United States, Australia, India and Japan recommitted to working together on Tuesday, after the first meeting of the China-

Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington in signal of Trump's China focus
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|US|World

Quad foreign ministers expected to meet the day after Trump inauguration

The U.S. secretary of state and the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday, the

Quad foreign ministers expected to meet the day after Trump inauguration
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Anxious about US funding delay, Pacific Island nations warn about China

Leaders of strategic U.S.-allied Pacific Island nations have become increasingly anxious about the U.S. congressional budget impasse that has delayed

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US says to open Vanuatu embassy 'imminently', warns of China deals

The United States will open an embassy in Vanuatu "imminently" and is working to get the approval of the parliament in Kiribati for a mission, the top U.S.

News|US

US budget fight could create opening for China in the Pacific

A 45-day stopgap measure passed by the U.S.

US budget fight could create opening for China in the Pacific
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

British navy chief says AUKUS submarine project needs 'rat-catchers' not regulators

The head of Britain's Royal Navy joined Australia on Tuesday in questioning U.S. bureaucratic hurdles facing the three-country AUKUS project to supply

British navy chief says AUKUS submarine project needs 'rat-catchers' not regulators
News|US

U.S. House leadership chaos may upend congressional visit from down under

The Republican failure to pick a new House speaker that has handcuffed the U.S.

U.S. House leadership chaos may upend congressional visit from down under
Australia|Technology|World

AUKUS, critical minerals in focus for Australian PM on US trip

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will seek progress on the AUKUS defence technology partnership and critical mineral

AUKUS, critical minerals in focus for Australian PM on US trip
Americas|Asia|News|US|World

Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a long-anticipated visit to Washington on Thursday, as the U.S. and China seek

Mideast in focus as US, China meet to pave way for Biden-Xi summit
Australia|News|US|World

Australian PM tells US House speaker he hopes AUKUS legislation passes this year

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met the new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday and said he hoped the U.S.

Australian PM tells US House speaker he hopes AUKUS legislation passes this year
Asia|Economy|World

Explainer-What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco

Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will meet in San Francisco next week for the 30th APEC summit, the first hosted by the

Explainer-What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco
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Poll makes better reading for Biden than China's Xi before expected summit

Ahead of an expected meeting between U.S.

Poll makes better reading for Biden than China's Xi before expected summit
News|US

Biden, Xi set to steal APEC spotlight with talks to steady ties

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Biden, Xi set to steal APEC spotlight with talks to steady ties
News|US

Top US officials Blinken, Austin to visit India for Indo-Pacific talks

U.S.

Top US officials Blinken, Austin to visit India for Indo-Pacific talks
News|US

What to expect when Biden meets Xi Jinping in San Francisco

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What to expect when Biden meets Xi Jinping in San Francisco
News|US|World

US asking Israel to avoid civilian displacements in any south Gaza offensive

The U.S. is asking Israel to take greater care to protect civilians and limit damage to infrastructure if it launches an offensive in

US asking Israel to avoid civilian displacements in any south Gaza offensive

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