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US President Donald Trump says he is considering locations for a trade meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, with the heartland state of Iowa as a possibility. "Looking at a different couple locations," Trump tells reporters, on the South Lawn of the White House, before adding "could even be in Iowa." SOUNDBITE
Protesters in rat and inmate costumes carry "Republicans against Trump" signs outside the Fulton County Jail where former president Donald Trump is to surrender on racketeering charges in Georgia. IMAGES
Brazilian President Lula starts his trip to China, where he is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this week to discuss trade and Ukraine mediation, having overcome the pneumonia that forced him to postpone the trip. IMAGES
World leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Vice President Kamala Harris arrive for talks on the final day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bangkok. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Thailand on Thursday for a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which is due to focus on pandemic recovery and the war in Ukraine. IMAGES
The Washington Post reports the Trump administration has prevented Joe Biden's transition team from meeting with US intelligence leaders. Biden's team has reportedly not yet been able to meet with officials at agencies including the NSA and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Both those agencies are controlled by the Pentagon. Business Insider reports that the Pentagon has denied any efforts to stifle the team's smooth transition period. The Pentagon said that requested meetings could take place as early as next week.