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In meeting with Biden, Australia's Albanese recalls colourful first trip to U.S

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held his first meeting as leader with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, prompting Biden to jokingly stage a mock walk-out as the Labor Party leader recalled his first visit to Washington.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

‘Quad’ Talks in Japan Open With Eyes on China and Ukraine

Leaders from the U.S., Japan, India, and Australia are in Tokyo looking to bolster the Indo-Pacific group of major democratic nations. Although China is the Quad’s long term focus, Ukraine’s sure to feature on the agenda.

The News Lens · May 24, 2022

Australia's new PM scolds China over trade tariffs

SYDNEY: New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuked China on Tuesday for imposing hefty tariffs on Australian exports two years ago, in remarks made while attending a regional security conference in Tokyo a day after being sworn in.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2022

Quad countries, including India, shared Ukraine concerns, Japan's Kishida says

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries, including India's Narendra Modi, shared concerns over the situation in Ukraine at their meeting in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

At Tokyo summit, Quad offers ‘tangible benefits’ to counter China

US, Japan, India and Australia unveil maritime surveillance plan, pledge infrastructure investment to counter China.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022

Anthony Albanese pledges climate commitments while meeting with Quad leaders in Tokyo

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declares that Australia's commitment to the Quad "will not change" under his government, while stressing that climate change is one of his key strategic priorities.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Morning Digest | Quad leaders meet in Tokyo at 2nd in-person summit; India to be the leader of green hydrogen, says Puri in Davos, and more

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The Hindu · May 24, 2022

What is the Quad, and how did it come about?

Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India have gathered in Tokyo for a summit of the Quad. What are its origins?

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2022

Quad made important place in short span, ensured peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

TOKYO: Highlighting that the Quad's scope has become extensive despite Covid-19 challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the mutual trust, and determination of the members countries including the US, Australia and Japan is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers.

The Times of India · May 24, 2022

Ukraine a global issue, not regional one, Biden says in Asia

The crisis in Ukraine is a global issue, not a regional one, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a meeting of the Quad grouping of countries in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 24, 2022