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White House denies U.S. requested Iran cease-fire extension, says next talks 'very likely' in Pakistan

The White House denied reports Wednesday that the United States requested an extension of a two-week cease-fire with Iran, set to expire next week, while striking a positive note on the prospects of a deal with the Islamic Republic.

2026-04-16

Trump says war with Iran 'very close to over'

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is "very close to over," a report said Wednesday, amid speculation that peace talks between Washington and Tehran could resume in the near future.

2026-04-16

Trump gov't announces adjustments to metal tariffs, 100% pharmaceutical duty amid affordability concerns

The administration of U.S. President Trump said Wednesday it will impose 50 percent tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports, describing the move as a way to enhance the effectiveness of the tariff measures for the domestic steel industry.

2026-04-03

Iran operation will end when Trump determines military objectives have been met: White House

The U.S. military operation against Iran will end when President Donald Trump determines that military objectives have been met and the Islamic Republic is in a position of "unconditional surrender," the White House said.

2026-03-11

Industry minister, trade chief visit U.S. to discuss tariff issues

Korea's industry minister and trade chief visited the United States this week to coordinate responses to tariff issues and other pending trade matters between Seoul and Washington, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said Saturday.

2026-03-07

White House confirms Trump ready to engage with Kim 'without any preconditions'

U.S. President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with North Korea "without any preconditions," the White House said Thursday, after Kim Jong-un expressed Pyongyang's willingness to talk with Washington if it drops its "hostile" policy.

2026-02-27

First lady Melania Trump previews new film at private White House screening

First lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening on Saturday of a new film documenting her life in the 20 days leading up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the White House said.

2026-01-25

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, U.S. military always an option, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and the use of the U.S. military in furtherance of the goal is "always an option," the White House said on Tuesday.

2026-01-07

Lee says White House key 'unlocked' even stronger bilateral alliance in social media unveiling

President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the gold key to the White House that he recently received as a gift from U.S. President Donald Trump on his social media accounts on Tuesday, saying it "unlocked" an even stronger bilateral alliance.

2025-12-30

President Lee presented with gold key to White House by President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has presented Korean President Lee Jae Myung with a gold key to the White House.

2025-12-24