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Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as Chinese leader begins state visit
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the “truly great friendship” he has forged with Xi Jinping as the…
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An isolated Netanyahu takes UN stage as he seeks reelection at home
in NewsJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began the year declaring that he stood “shoulder to shoulder” with U.S. President…
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Iran president accuses Trump of ‘bullying mentality,’ vows no surrender
in NewsUNITED NATIONS — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U.S. President Donald Trump of a “bullying mentality” at the United Nations…
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Lee, Trump discussed shipbuilding in brief New York meeting: White House
in NewsWASHINGTON — A White House official said Wednesday South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed…
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US open to extending China trade truce, or bigger deal, Bessent says
in NewsWASHINGTON — The United States is open to extending the U.S.-China trade truce that expires on November 10 or considering…
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What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?
in NewsThe United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement on Tuesday aimed at ending months of tension over the…
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Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
in NewsLOS ANGELES — Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of U.S. states that clears the way for its…
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Trump approval falls to career low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 32 percent — the lowest of his political career — as…
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US, Denmark, Greenland to sign US security deal for Greenland
in NewsCOPENHAGEN — The United States, Denmark and Greenland will on Tuesday sign the announced U.S. security deal for Greenland on…
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Early voting begins in US midterms that could shift control of Congress
in NewsHENRICO, Va. — In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans…
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Trump says progress made toward establishing US Army base in Poland
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that progress is being made toward establishing a U.S. Army base in…
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King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
in NewsCUMNOCK, Scotland — Britain’s King Charles warned AI leaders on Thursday of the “existential dangers” posed by the technology falling…
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FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive NK-US dialogue
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Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that South Korea will continue efforts to revive dialogue between North Korea and the…
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Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform push
in NewsThe defense ministry said Tuesday it has proposed an 8.2 percent increase in the 2027 budget, seeking to accelerate its…
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Trump could discuss ‘tacit’ NK nuke acceptance with Kim in possible summit: ex-official
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the “tacit” acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear program, a…
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Trump’s financial disclosure reveals 2 Coupang stock trades in June
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump made two trades in Coupang Inc. shares in June through his money managers, a…
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Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 bil. barrels of oil reserves
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of…
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NK fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: S. Korean military
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said. The Joint Chiefs of…
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Trump says US, Canada reached deal to delay 50% tariffs
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50 percent U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth…
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U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says
Joint military exercises underway between the United States and South Korea are being cut short, both countries said, after President…
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Trump Seeks Summit With Kim Jong-un at November APEC
The Wall Street Journal, WSJ, reported on the 18th that U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to meet North Korean…
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South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm…
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Korea’s chief trade negotiator sacked amid growing US tariff pressure
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Korea’s chief trade negotiator has been dismissed from his post, officials said Saturday, as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from…
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Why Kim and Trump should meet
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Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, speculation has repeatedly surfaced about a future meeting with North…
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Trump says his plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month at the direction…
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Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages
in NewsWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, with…
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2 US businesses sue Trump gov’t over new Section 301 tariffs
in NewsWASHINGTON — Two small U.S. businesses on Friday filed a lawsuit against new tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners…
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Seoul stocks sharply down late Friday morning on profit-taking
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Seoul stocks were trading sharply lower late Friday morning as investors sold off tech heavyweights amid concerns over escalating tensions…
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly…
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TSMC expects ‘strong, multi-year’ demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
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TAIPEI — TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to…
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US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and water plant hit
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading…
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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he will add cost to tariffs
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OTTAWA — President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Canada for wildfire smoke spreading across the United States and said he…
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Samsung, SK face new pressure to expand investment in US
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Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are facing renewed pressure to expand their semiconductor manufacturing footprint in the United States, after…
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Trump sidetracks NATO with new Iran strikes while in Turkey
in NewsANKARA, Turkey — U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO leaders he is meeting with in Turkey by launching a series…
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Lee congratulates Trump, US citizens on 250th anniv. of American independence
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President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the…
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US strikes Iran in response to drone attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. struck Iran, Friday, in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship…
