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Biden seizes a chance to refocus on Asia as wars rage in Europe and the Mideast

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Biden seizes a chance to refocus on Asia as wars rage in Europe and the Mideast

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes – if more people would eat it

Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes – if more people would eat it

Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he’s specifically avoiding a trade deal

Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he’s specifically avoiding a trade deal

Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes – if more people would eat it

Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes – if more people would eat it

Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to ‘pick up the phone’ for any urgent concerns: ‘That’s progress’

Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to ‘pick up the phone’ for any urgent concerns: ‘That’s progress’

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Biden hosts APEC reception after reaching agreements with Xi on key issues. Follow live updates

Biden hosts APEC reception after reaching agreements with Xi on key issues. Follow live updates

LISTEN: Meeting between Biden, Chinese president is opportunity to lay cards on the table

LISTEN: Meeting between Biden, Chinese president is opportunity to lay cards on the table

Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding

Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding

Son called in for South Korea as Asia’s leading teams enter qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Son called in for South Korea as Asia’s leading teams enter qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

A third round of US sanctions against Hamas focuses on money transfers from Iran to Gaza

A third round of US sanctions against Hamas focuses on money transfers from Iran to Gaza

Blinken says ‘far too many’ Palestinians have died as Israel wages relentless war on Hamas

Blinken says ‘far too many’ Palestinians have died as Israel wages relentless war on Hamas

Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China

Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China

Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war among items on crisis-heavy global agenda

Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war among items on crisis-heavy global agenda

Supporters celebrate opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, first in Asia, despite lawmakers’ opposition

Supporters celebrate opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, first in Asia, despite lawmakers’ opposition

Biden nominates a top adviser on Asia to be the State Department’s No. 2 diplomat

Biden nominates a top adviser on Asia to be the State Department’s No. 2 diplomat

PGA Tour goes to Mexico, Champions has 2nd playoff event in Florida

PGA Tour goes to Mexico, Champions has 2nd playoff event in Florida

Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions

Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions

Thousands rally in Pakistan against Israel’s bombing in Gaza, chanting anti-American slogans

Thousands rally in Pakistan against Israel’s bombing in Gaza, chanting anti-American slogans

Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP

Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP

Stock market today: Asian shares rebound following latest tumble on Wall Street. Oil prices gain $1

Stock market today: Asian shares rebound following latest tumble on Wall Street. Oil prices gain $1

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

2 workers at Fukushima plant hospitalized after accidentally getting sprayed with radioactive waste

2 workers at Fukushima plant hospitalized after accidentally getting sprayed with radioactive waste

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi

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