77 m. ago Trump heads to South Korea ahead of meeting China’s Xi Jinping while US government remains shut down: Live

Later tonight, Trump will depart Tokyo for Gyeongju as he continues his Asia tour

Politics

9 h. ago The Latest: Air strikes, ICE crackdown and shutdown continue with Trump in Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Japan’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip

Events

10 h. ago Trump hails Japan’s ‘great’ new female PM Sanae Takaichi as he seals tariffs and rare earths deal

Tokyo and Washington celebrate ‘new golden age’ of friendship

Economics

12 h. ago From rare earths to Russian oil, here’s what Trump hopes to get out of meeting Xi Jinping

Experts do not expect US and China to resolve all their issues before the two presidents meet, but they are hoping for enough progress to stop the rivalry from doing more global economic damage. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

Politics

12 h. ago Jimmy Lai’s son sends message to Trump before key summit: Please convince Xi Jinping to free my father

Exclusive: Son of British media tycoon welcomes US president’s promise to raise issue during Thursday’s landmark meeting

Politics

14 h. ago Trump waits on response after latest request to meet with Kim Jong Un

So far, there has been no response from the North Korean leader

Politics

30 h. ago Trump comments about a third term spark concern – US politics live

US president’s musings about an unconstitutional third term in office draw criticism from Democratic congresswomanTrump ‘would love’ unconstitutional third term but rules out running for VPAs Republican states launch more redistricting efforts, Democrats in blue states are still deciding how or if they will respond.House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries is said to be headed to Illinois today to meet with local leaders about redrawing the congressional maps. Punchbowl reports that Jeffries will meet with the Illinois Legislative Black caucus and Black members of Congress, a nod to the fact that Black lawmakers will be needed to pass a new map. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago Trump interrupts Asia trip to go on new Tylenol and childhood vaccines rant

Trump’s furious post comes just a month after a national autism charity claimed that he was pedalling ‘pseudo-science’

Politics

38 h. ago Fresh hope as Asian shares soar to record levels while Trump seeks trade deals

Asian shares have rallied with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 topping 50,000

Politics

39 h. ago Two US Navy aircraft go down 30 minutes apart in South China Sea

Trump says back-to-back crashes ‘very unusual’ while embarking on Asia diplomacy tour

Politics

55 h. ago Trump showcases trademark dance moves as he is welcomed to Malaysia

Donald Trump showed off his dance moves as he disembarked Air Force One shortly after landing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ahead of the 47th ASEAN summit.

Culture

65 h. ago Trump signals regional trade deals as he kicks off Asia tour

President hails ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia as US and Chinese officials conclude trade talks

Politics

65 h. ago Trump oversees ‘historic’ ceasefire deal as Thailand and Cambodia end long

At least 18 Cambodian prisoners of war would be released following the ceasefire extension

Politics

66 h. ago Trump hails ‘historic’ ceasefire deal as Thailand and Cambodia end long

At least 18 Cambodian prisoners of war would be released following the ceasefire extension

Politics

3 d. ago Trump hints at possible Kim Jong Un meeting as he begins Asia tour

Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to restore diplomacy with the North Korean dictator

Politics

4 d. ago Trump aims to ‘reshape the global economic order’ on Asia trip and will sit

Chinese leader has not met with an American president since he visited San Francisco and met with Joe Biden in November 2023

Politics

4 d. ago Trump embarks on 'riskiest' foreign trip of his presidency to China as trade war threatens to explode

Donald Trump is jetting off for a trip through Asia on Friday just hours after reigniting a tariff fight with Canada and days after placing new sanctions against Russia.

Events

1 week ago India denies Modi had call with Trump to discuss halt of Russian oil imports

Trump claims Modi assured him India would not buy oil from Russia

Politics

1 week ago Trump claims India’s Modi has agreed to stop importing Russian oil

Trump prepares to rope in China and Japan to agree to half energy imports from Russia

Politics

2 w. ago China tightens grip on rare earths export amid US trade tensions

Sweeping restrictions mark first expansion of Beijing’s jurisdiction over its materials used abroad

Events