Washington and Beijing Announce Breakthrough Deal Covering Trade, Agriculture, and Rare Earth Exports U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he had agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 47%, following what he described as an “amazing and productive” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC Summit in South Korea. The […]
South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with a full state ceremony on Wednesday, honoring him with the country’s Grand Order of Mugunghwa, its highest national decoration traditionally reserved for heads of state and royalty. The ceremony took place at the Blue House in Seoul, where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with […]
The 2025 APEC CEO Summit opened in grand fashion on Wednesday with a Korean style gala welcoming world leaders, top executives, and policymakers from across the Asia-Pacific. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivered a defining opening address, calling for a more inclusive, innovation driven regional economy. He urged cooperation on technology, trade, and sustainable […]
President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the United Nations, accusing the global body of failing to take decisive action in resolving ongoing international conflicts. Speaking at a press briefing following his return from an Asia tour, Trump faulted the UN for “standing by” amid escalating global crises, saying that “the world needs leadership, not bureaucracy.” […]
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Monday as part of his ongoing Asia tour, praising the new leader and reaffirming the strength of the U.S.–Japan alliance. The two leaders held bilateral talks focused on security cooperation, economic growth, and rare earths supply chains, resulting in […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to prioritize ending the war in Ukraine rather than testing new nuclear capable missiles, following Moscow’s announcement of a successful test of the Burevestnik nuclear powered cruise missile. Speaking to reporters during a campaign stop, Trump criticized the test, calling it “a dangerous distraction” and […]
Senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials have agreed on the framework of a potential trade deal, setting the stage for a high profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. The agreement aims to pause new tariffs and ease export restrictions as both nations seek to stabilize their […]
Bangkok, Thailand — U.S. President Donald Trump has presided over the signing of a landmark ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, ending months of rising tensions along their shared border. The accord was formalized on the opening day of the ASEAN Summit, marking a key diplomatic victory for Washington’s renewed engagement in Southeast Asia. The […]
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed early from the ASEAN Summit to continue their diplomatic tour in Japan, world leaders and senior officials remaining at the conference shifted focus toward advancing multilateral trade and economic cooperation. Representatives from China, Brazil, Canada, the European Council, and the 11-nation ASEAN bloc […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has formally rejected an offer from U.S. President Donald Trump to reopen talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, accusing Washington of dishonesty and denying U.S. claims that Iranian nuclear capabilities have been neutralized. Khamenei’s comments come in the wake of a 12-day joint U.S.-Israeli air campaign in June that targeted […]