1 hour 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

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15 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

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21 h. ago Japanese PM promises golden age in relations with US during Trump visit

Sanae Takaichi says she will nominate Trump for peace prize and two leaders sign agreement on rare earthsWhat are rare earths – explained in 30 secondsJapan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has vowed to realise a “golden age” in relations with the US and to “fundamentally reinforce” her country’s defence posture at the start of a visit by Donald Trump.Trump, who is in Japan on the second leg of a week-long tour of Asia, and Takaichi quickly signed an agreement laying out a framework to secure the mining and processing of rare earths and other critical minerals. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Trump meets with Japanese emperor and says he may sign China

The president’s Asia tour began on Sunday in Malaysia with a swirl of activity, including announcing another ‘historic peace deal plus U.S. sanctions on Russia and trade penalties against Canada

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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

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38 h. ago Trump arrives in Japan for meeting with emperor and says he may sign China

The president’s Asia tour began on Sunday in Malaysia with a swirl of activity, including announcing another ‘historic peace deal plus U.S. sanctions on Russia and trade penalties against Canada

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40 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

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56 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.

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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

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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

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