WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth ...

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The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities. By Yan Zhuang Australia’s defense department said on Monday ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an $8.5-billion critical minerals agreement ...