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Apr 18, 2025 - World

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia Friday, urging intra-Asian fraternity and promoting Beijing's far-flung trade, investment and security strategies in Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia as the region quakes under threatened U.S. tariffs.

Apr 18, 2025 - World

The new U.S. ambassador to Japan arrived in Tokyo on Friday and said he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations.

Apr 18, 2025 - World

Nearly 200 anti-government protesters stood trial in Turkey Friday following mass protests in the country's largest cities over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Apr 18, 2025 - World

Iran on Friday sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of talks this weekend in Rome.

Apr 18, 2025 - World

One woman managed to get back to shore after three washed into water near George Bass coastal walk south of MelbourneGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has died and a man is missing after they were swept from rocks near a popular coastal walk in Victoria.A further three people have also drowned in separate incidents in New South Wales.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...