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South Korean president Lee asks China’s Xi for help engaging North Korea

South Korean president Lee asks China’s Xi for help engaging North Korea

"South Korea and China will take advantage of these favorable conditions," says Lee Jae Myung Lee hosts Xi in the Asia-Pacific leaders' forum after 11 years. The South Korean leader also promises to strengthen ties

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Saudi Arabia makes changes to visa rules for Umrah

Saudi Arabia makes changes to visa rules for Umrah

There is no change to the permitted length of stay once the pilgrim arrives, as per sources Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced amendments to Umrah visa regulations, Al Arabiya reported, citing sources.

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Louvre to get anti-ramming barriers by year end: minister

Louvre to get anti-ramming barriers by year end: minister

Urgent measures need to address the situation, says culture minister Rachida Dati France’s culture minister said on Friday anti-ramming devices would be set up around the Louver by year’s end, after a high-profile heist at

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Pentagon told to restart nuclear tests ‘on equal basis’ with rivals

Pentagon told to restart nuclear tests ‘on equal basis’ with rivals

The move comes hours after Putin said Russia successfully tested a Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo Action taken ahead of Trump's meeting with Xi in South Korea. US tests last conducted in 1992 to assess weapon

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Trump cuts China tariffs to 47% after ‘amazing’ Xi meeting

Trump cuts China tariffs to 47% after ‘amazing’ Xi meeting

"I thought it was an amazing meeting," says the US president after face-to-face talks with the Chinese counterpart Trump says tariffs on China cut to 47% from 57%. China agreed to keep rare earth exports

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Flight delays soar past 4,300 as US govt shutdown hits Day 27

Flight delays soar past 4,300 as US govt shutdown hits Day 27

Staffing shortages are disrupting flights across the Southeast and at Newark Airport in New Jersey, says FAA WASHINGTON: Air travel turmoil deepened with more than 4,300 flights delayed nationwide on Monday following more than 8,800

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US seeks to expand strategic relationship with Pakistan, says Rubio

US seeks to expand strategic relationship with Pakistan, says Rubio

Rubio says India must understand Washington’s need for balanced diplomacy across South Asia Rubio calls India “mature” in its diplomatic approach. US aims for balanced ties across South Asia. Partnership with Pakistan not at India’s

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US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider

US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider

U.S. Treasury Secretary says talks eliminated the threat of Donald Trump's 100% tariffs on Chinese imports Chinese official says "preliminary consensus" reached. US official expects China to delay rare earths curbs for a year. Donald

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Trump says he can ‘quickly solve’ Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

Trump says he can ‘quickly solve’ Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

US President praises PM Shebaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir as “great people” US president says he ended eight wars in eight months. Trump says he can ‘nicely’ solve the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. Adds that saving

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US mulls new Russia sanctions, urges Europe to ramp up pressure over Ukraine war

US mulls new Russia sanctions, urges Europe to ramp up pressure over Ukraine war

US administration has room to escalate after Trump’s latest Russia sanctions, officials say Washington could apply more banking, oil sanctions, sources say. Some US officials say Trump wants Europe to make the next move. Trump: