Trade deal nearing between US and China
Pacific Asia • Oct 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
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Asian stocks rallied Monday after a US-China trade breakthrough, with Washington dropping plans for new tariffs and Beijing pledging more soybean imports. The progress clears the way for Trump and Xi to finalise a deal, easing global tensions. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Beijing has the details.
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K-pop diplomacy goes full throttle as South Korea hosts APEC summit
Pacific Asia • 3:18 PM
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Recently back from military service, BTS's leader RM made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to give a keynote address at an APEC CEO summit in South Korea, calling on global leaders to support culture and embrace diversity. Coming four years after
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UN accuses Iran of widespread arrests, abuses after 12-day war with Israel
Pacific Asia • 2:53 AM
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United Nations fact finders on Thursday condemned Iran for intensifying repression since its 12-day war with Israel in June, reporting more than 21,000 arrests and widespread mistreatment of minorities and journalists.
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