Trump trims tariffs on China, strikes rare earths deal after talks with Xi
Pacific Asia • Oct 30, 2025, 3:32 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had agreed with President Xi Jinping to lower tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing resuming US soybean purchases and keeping rare earths exports flowing. The talks, their first face-to-face meeting since 2019, came as both nations weigh escalating tariffs and strategic rivalry in Asia.
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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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