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President Donald Trump kicked off one of the busiest days of his Asia trip by warmly greeting Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, amid plans to speak to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and engage with business leaders. Trump is seeking to solidify Japan's
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump forged a new era of cooperation on defence and the economy at their first summit, prioritizing security and economic stability in the face of rising pressure from China and North Korea. The two leaders pledged closer cooperation on securing critical
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the deal to sell 20 Typhoon jets to Turkey during a visit to Ankara, calling it "a win for British workers, a win for our defence industry, and a win for Nato security". The agreement is the largest fighter jet deal in
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Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, will meet President Trump in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss trade and security. Despite never having met President Trump before, Ms. Takaichi will emphasize her connection to Shinzo Abe, her political mentor and a close friend of Mr. Trump&
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed Canada's commitment to trade diversification, citing an intention to more than double its exports away from the United States over the next decade. This move comes in response to persistent trade tensions with the US, including a threatened 10-per-cent tariff hike by
Perry, Katy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and singer Katy Perry were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Paris on October 25, seemingly confirming their romance. The two were in the French capital to celebrate Perry's 45th birthday, and their outing at the Crazy Horse Paris cabaret show was captured on camera.
Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit, held virtually in Kuala Lumpur, where he reaffirmed India's continued support for ASEAN unity and centrality. Modi congratulated Timor-Leste on becoming the 11th member of ASEAN and welcomed its delegation to the first ASEAN-India Summit as a full
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the significance of the ASEAN-India forum, describing it as one of the best platforms for regional stability and prosperity. The 22nd ASEAN-India Summit took place virtually, with PM Anwar co-chairing alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit focused on finalizing the ASEAN-India Trade
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss deepening economic cooperation between the two nations. The leaders welcomed a Letter of Intent to increase investment in liquified natural
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The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with the Chinese Premier on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, amidst rising tensions over a recent incident involving a Chinese fighter jet and an Australian surveillance plane. The meeting, which came just a week after Australia joined forces with the
Netanyahu, Benjamin
As a cease-fire deal took effect between Israel and Hamas, the US effort to sustain it has constrained Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with US officials taking a more assertive role in maintaining the truce. In a significant shift, President Trump's relationship with Netanyahu has evolved from one of
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim marked a significant moment in Southeast Asian history as Timor-Leste became the 11th member of the regional bloc Asean, while a landmark peace agreement was signed between Thailand and Cambodia. The two events reflect Malaysia's commitment to supporting regional
