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What will happen when Albanese meets Trump?

What will happen when Albanese meets Trump?

The long-awaited sit-down meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump is about to take place. So – what should we expect? Will there be a blow-up over defence spending or AUKUS? What about a...

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Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump comes with hefty agenda, raft of international fractures

Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump comes with hefty agenda, raft of international fractures

Anthony Albanese will finally get the chance to see Mr Trump’s gilt-edged makeover of the Oval Office in person on Monday. But more important than the visuals will be discovering whether the US-Au...

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Anthony Albanese is set to sit down with Donald Trump. What can he learn from other world leaders?

Anthony Albanese is set to sit down with Donald Trump. What can he learn from other world leaders?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a lot riding on his visit with US President Donal Trump, with the Pentagon reviewing the AUKUS submarine program and Australian exporters hit with US...

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Asia’s Trump problem | United States Studies Centre

Asia’s Trump problem | United States Studies Centre

In August, just days after US President Donald Trump had welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to a summit in Alaska, a remarkable image emerged from the White House. Ukrainian President Volod...

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Landmark laws for AI transparency

Landmark laws for AI transparency

On 29 September 2025, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, known as SB53, into law. California becomes the first US state to impose sp...

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US wants to make rare earth deals with Australia but without China involved

US wants to make rare earth deals with Australia but without China involved

The United States has the appetite to strike critical minerals supply deals with Australia, as its trade dispute with China intensifies. Stocks in ASX-listed companies related to rare earths have ...

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