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China hosts the leaders of squabbling neighbours South Korea and Japan on Tuesday, flexing its diplomatic muscle with America's two key military allies in Asia and seeking regional unity on how to deal with a belligerent North Korea. IMAGES
Leaders from Japan and Southeast Asian countries gather for a group photo on day two of a summit in Tokyo. According to the draft of the weekend summit's final statement, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will commit to "(strengthen) security cooperation, including maritime security cooperation". IMAGES
US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Jakarta for an ASEAN leaders summit. Indonesia is hosting the 18-nation East Asia Summit, which will include the United States, China, Japan, India and Russia. Harris is attending in place of President Joe Biden, and will be taking part in a roundtable with Russian Foreign Minsiter, Sergei Lavrov. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, holds a press conference during which he warns that the developing world "will pay the price" if Russia does not extend its grain deal. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Hiroshima, Japan, ahead of the G7 Summit where the heads of seven wealthy democracies are gathered to discuss tightening the screws on Russia's ailing economy as well as how to respond to China's growing military and economic power. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.