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Top U.S., Chinese officials hold online talks ahead of planned Trump-Xi summit

Top diplomatic and economic officials of the United States and China held online talks on Thursday, as part of preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set to take place in Beijing next month.

2026-05-01

USFK troop drawdown not being discussed: Defense Ministry

South Korea and the United States are not discussing a drawdown of the 28,500-strong U.S. forces stationed in Korea, a Ministry of National Defense official said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Lee condemns Correspondents' Dinner shooting

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday expressed shock over the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, condemning the violence and reaffirming Seoul’s commitment to democratic values.

2026-04-26

Trump evacuated, Secret Service member shot during Correspondents' Dinner in Washington

A gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington on Saturday, shooting a Secret Service agent before being swiftly subdued.

2026-04-26

Trump evacuated from Washington dinner after loud bang presumed to be gunfire

An emergency evacuation was triggered at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday after a loud bang — presumed to be gunfire —was heard inside the venue where U.S. President Donald Trump was in attendance.

2026-04-26

Defense secretary says 'time for free riding is over' in call for allies to get involved in Hormuz

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated the need for Asian and European allies to play a role in securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Friday, saying "the time for free riding is over."

2026-04-25

Trump says Iran will make offer that aims to meet U.S. demands: Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran will make an offer aimed at meeting U.S. demands, a report said, as key negotiators plan to depart for Pakistan this weekend to engage in direct talks with Iran.

2026-04-25

Trump says he won't use nuclear weapon in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out using a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran, noting that he hopes to make the “best” peace deal with the Islamic Republic and does not want to “rush” himself.

2026-04-24

Trump extends cease-fire with Iran amid uncertainty over prospects for peace talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States will extend a cease-fire with Iran until Tehran submits a "unified" proposal and bilateral discussions are "concluded, one way or the other."

2026-04-22

Iran holds out on face-to-face talks with U.S. over 'maximalist' demands

Iran is not yet ready to hold a new round of face-to-face talks with U.S. officials, a senior Iranian official said Saturday, citing Washington's refusal to abandon “maximalist” demands on key issues.

2026-04-19