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US President Joe Biden says Russia's war on Ukraine is putting the world through a 'dark chapter' in its history. Speaking in Tokyo at a meeting of the Quad alliance - the USA, India, Australia and Japan - Biden also paid a humourous tribute to newly elected Australian premier Anthony Albanese, who came straight to the summit after being sworn in. SOUNDBITE
Japanese, Indian Foreign and Defence Ministers hold talks in Tokyo to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries amid growing diplomatic tensions in the region. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attend a meeting at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo ahead of the Quad summit. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden plans an in-person summit with leaders of Australia, India and Japan this year amid concerns about China. Following the nations' first four-way summit, President Joe Biden's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, says the so-called Quad have launched a set of working groups including one on cyber. SOUNDBITE
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
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.