Incumbent President Joko Widodo has won the Indonesian election, according to the election commission's official count.

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Ecuador OKs US raid on Assange belongings

The Ecuadorian government has confirmed officials are searching through Julian Assange's belongings left at its embassy in London following a request from the United States.

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US scales back restrictions on Huawei

The US Commerce Department has created a temporary general licence restoring Huawei's ability to maintain existing networks and provide software updates to its handsets.

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Try respect, not threats, Iran tells Trump

Iran has urged the United States to address the Islamic republic with respect, not threats of war, a day after US President Donald Trump stoked concerns about a potential US-Iran conflict.

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US, China bicker as trade tensions rise

China has accused the United States of harbouring "extravagant expectations" for a trade deal, underlining the gulf between the two sides as US action against China's technology giant Huawei began hitting the global tech sector.

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Australian Associated Press