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Trump heads to Miami to speak about his economic agenda on the anniversary of his election win
Read full article: Trump heads to Miami to speak about his economic agenda on the anniversary of his election winPresident Donald Trump is heading to Miami, speaking on the anniversary of his reelection to a second term.
Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting Trump
Read full article: Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting TrumpJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities
Read full article: Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilitiesU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats.
G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage
Read full article: G2 or not G2: Trump's new favorite term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggagePresident Donald Trump has suggested his outlook to the U.S.-China relationship with a six-word post on Truth Social.
Trump's testing plans for US nuclear weapons won't include explosions, energy secretary says
Read full article: Trump's testing plans for US nuclear weapons won't include explosions, energy secretary saysEnergy Secretary Chris Wright says that new tests of the U.S. nuclear weapons system ordered up by President Donald Trump will not include nuclear explosions.
Trump says China's Xi has assured him that he won't take action on Taiwan during Republican's term
Read full article: Trump says China's Xi has assured him that he won't take action on Taiwan during Republican's termPresident Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China while the Republican leader is in office.
With bombs and bravado, Trump puts his own stamp on Reagan's 'peace through strength' mantle
Read full article: With bombs and bravado, Trump puts his own stamp on Reagan's 'peace through strength' mantleIt wasn’t so long ago that President Donald Trump spoke of building a legacy as a peacemaker.
South Korea calls for greater Chinese efforts to bring North Korea back to talks
Read full article: South Korea calls for greater Chinese efforts to bring North Korea back to talksSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to make greater efforts to convince North Korea to return to talks.
Nvidia partners with South Korean government, companies to boost AI development
Read full article: Nvidia partners with South Korean government, companies to boost AI developmentSilicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia plans to supply its graphics processing units for projects with the South Korean businesses and government to advance the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure and technologies.
China's factory activity contracts for 7th month, reflecting tariffs pressure on trade
Read full article: China's factory activity contracts for 7th month, reflecting tariffs pressure on tradeChina has reported its factory activity contracted for a seventh straight month in October, reflecting pressure from higher U.S. tariffs and sluggish domestic demand.
China's Xi promises to protect free trade at APEC as Trump snubs major summit
Read full article: China's Xi promises to protect free trade at APEC as Trump snubs major summitChinese leader Xi Jinping told Asia-Pacific leaders his country would help to defend global free trade as U.S. President Donald Trump snubbed an annual economic regional forum.
Deal between the US and China is undoing damage from a self-inflicted trade war
Read full article: Deal between the US and China is undoing damage from a self-inflicted trade warAfter months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.
China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says
Read full article: China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary saysTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders.
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
Read full article: Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 yearsPresident Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades.
The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South Africans
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South AfricansPresident Donald Trump's administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans.
Trump and China’s Xi are meeting in South Korea to try to roll back months of trade tensions
Read full article: Trump and China’s Xi are meeting in South Korea to try to roll back months of trade tensionsPresident Donald Trump says he has decided to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curbing fentanyl trafficking.
White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South Korea
Read full article: White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South KoreaThe Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing the details as soon as Thursday.
Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russia's oil refining capacity by 20%, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20%.
South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit
Read full article: South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summitSouth Korea’s new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines.
US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeans
Read full article: US and China seek to strike a deal over rare earths, tariffs, soybeansThe United States and China are not going to resolve all the issues that divide them before presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet Thursday in Busan, South Korea.
China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pact
Read full article: China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism after signing expanded ASEAN free trade pactChina has signed an expanded free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister and address US troops in next stop on Asia trip
Read full article: Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister and address US troops in next stop on Asia tripPresident Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier.
Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier Li
Read full article: Australia's Albanese discusses US minerals deal, jet incident with China's Premier LiAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
Read full article: For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truckPresident Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time.
Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat
Read full article: Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threatSecretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend.
US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting
Read full article: US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meetingU.S. and Chinese officials say a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies is drawing closer.
Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits
Read full article: Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summitsJapan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office.
US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to Asia
Read full article: US starts investigating China's compliance with 2020 trade deal as Trump heads to AsiaU.S. officials have launched an investigation into whether China fulfilled its commitments under a 2020 trade pact.
The Latest: Trump in Tokyo to meet with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi
Read full article: The Latest: Trump in Tokyo to meet with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae TakaichiU.S. President Donald Trump is in Japan and preparing to meet with the country’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader.
In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clear
Read full article: In Japan and South Korea, Trump will promote big investments. But the details are still not clearPresident Donald Trump will be in Japan and South Korea next week and he's expected to promote an epic windfall in investments for U.S. factories and projects.
How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talks
Read full article: How Trump and Xi are doing a delicate, sometimes pointed dance in bilateral trade talksTensions between the U.S. and China escalated in the weeks leading to a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un
Read full article: North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong UnNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased his military's most powerful weapons at a massive parade attended by foreign leaders.
Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
Read full article: Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or soonerPresident Donald Trump says he hasn't canceled a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping planned for late October in South Korea after earlier expressing anger about export controls China has placed on rare earths.
North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade
Read full article: North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military paradeNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded what he called his country’s fight against a U_S_-led military threat and vowed to turn North Korea into “the best socialist paradise in the world."
Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the US
Read full article: Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the USDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin have been trading barbs using the term "paper tiger," a phrase popularized by the Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong.
In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump's retreat
Read full article: In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump's retreatChinese Premier Li Qiang has made a strong case for China's role in global governance at the United Nations General Assembly.
In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won't give up nukes
Read full article: In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won't give up nukesA senior North Korean diplomat is reiterating that his country won’t give up its nuclear weapons despite numerous international demands to do so.
South Korea's top diplomat says his nation has asked Trump to be a 'peacemaker' with North Korea
Read full article: South Korea's top diplomat says his nation has asked Trump to be a 'peacemaker' with North KoreaSouth Korea’s top diplomat says his boss has asked President Donald Trump to become “a peacemaker” and use his leadership to get North Korea to talks to reduce military tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
China's No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation's concern about US
Read full article: China's No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation's concern about USChina’s second-in-command sounded his nation’s recurring alarm against aggressive and unilateral action in global politics in an address to world leaders.
Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Read full article: Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok dealRep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.
Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says
Read full article: Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute saysRussia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare an airborne takeover of Taiwan, according to a UK-based defense forum.
Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership
Read full article: Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownershipPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
Chinese premier says US and his country need to 'work in the same direction'
Read full article: Chinese premier says US and his country need to 'work in the same direction'Chinese Premier Li Qiang has told a group of American business executives that the U.S. and his country need “to work in the same direction” to further what he called the most important bilateral relationship in the world.
China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions
Read full article: China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissionsChina, the world’s largest carbon polluting nation, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035.
US and China 'talking past each other' on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing
Read full article: US and China 'talking past each other' on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting BeijingThe United States and China are talking past each other on key issues, said a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to Beijing.
TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake
Read full article: TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver LakeTech giant Oracle will spearhead a new joint venture being cobbled together to take over the U.S. oversight of the algorithm and security underlying TikTok’s taste-making video platform under the terms of a deal laid out Monday by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal
Read full article: Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok dealPresident Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok.
Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says
Read full article: Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House saysAn emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations.
The Latest: Trump overhauls H-1B visa for high-skilled workers and adds new $100,000 annual fee
Read full article: The Latest: Trump overhauls H-1B visa for high-skilled workers and adds new $100,000 annual feePresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a new annual $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to China
Read full article: Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to ChinaU.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a regional summit taking place in October in South Korea and will visit China early next year.
The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in IsraelThe U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
US, South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exercise
Read full article: US, South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exerciseThe United States, South Korea and Japan have begun an air and naval exercise off a South Korean island in their latest joint drill condemned by North Korea as a “reckless show of strength.”.
North Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missiles
Read full article: North Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missilesNorth Korea says it conducted the final ground test of a solid-fuel rocket engine for a long-range ballistic missile in its latest advancement toward having an arsenal that could viably threaten the continental United States.
China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties during meeting in Beijing
Read full article: China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties during meeting in BeijingChinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have pledged mutual support and enhanced cooperation during talks in Beijing.
A summit and parade in China may signal a geopolitical shift. They might also be political jockeying
Read full article: A summit and parade in China may signal a geopolitical shift. They might also be political jockeyingThe pictures from this week’s military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the earlier economic gathering would seem to offer a striking, maybe even defiant, message to the United States and its allies — evidence of a possible new reconfiguration of rising power in Eurasia, an “Axis of Upheaval,” as one U.S. analyst has called it.
China's military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs
Read full article: China's military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMsThere was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China’s latest military hardware.
Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support
Read full article: Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more supportRussia has launched over 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities.
A look at the world leaders joining China's military parade in a show of solidarity with Beijing
Read full article: A look at the world leaders joining China's military parade in a show of solidarity with BeijingChinese President Xi Jinping has hosted a military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
Read full article: China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWIIChina has showcased its military power in a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia's arguments on Ukraine war
Read full article: Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia's arguments on Ukraine warRussian President Vladimir Putin says the Trump administration is listening to the Kremlin's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine.
