US arms sales to Taiwan surge: Trump approvals in first 18 months exceed Biden’s four-year total U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have risen sharply under President Trump’s second administration, with …
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Trump vows to replace withdrawing musicians at Great American State Fair
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Vows to Fill In After Musicians Withdraw from Great American State Fair Thousands expected for National Mall events as artists cite political concerns over Freedom250-backed Great American State Fair. …
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Taiwan tensions spark debate after Trump China trip over independence wording
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions flare after debate over wording in Trump’s China visit Debate over whether the U.S. “opposes Taiwan independence” after President Trump’s China trip deepens Taiwan tensions and prompts calls …
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Pentagon chief says Taiwan arms sales decoupled from Iran war, Trump decides
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan arms sales ‘decoupled’ from Iran war, Pentagon chief says at Shangri‑La Dialogue At the IISS Shangri‑La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Taiwan arms sales are …
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Trump Urges Patience, Tells Delegation Not to Rush Iran Agreement Trump told U.S. negotiators on May 24, 2026, not to rush an Iran agreement, saying talks require time as officials …
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Trump Says Iran Agreement Mostly Finalized, Includes Strait of Hormuz Opening
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Says Iran Negotiations Largely Complete, Includes Strait of Hormuz Opening Donald Trump tweeted on May 23, 2026 that “most” of the Iran negotiations have been completed and are in …
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Trump says US and Iran near peace memorandum, Strait of Hormuz reopening
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump says U.S.-Iran agreement nearly complete, vows Strait of Hormuz will be reopened Trump says a U.S.-Iran agreement is nearing completion after May 23, 2026 consultations with regional leaders; he …
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Trump weighs Taiwan call and potential arms sale as Beijing warns Washington
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions rise after Trump signals possible call with President Lai, Beijing demands Washington honor week-old ‘understanding’ Beijing warns Washington to respect a week-old "understanding" after President Trump’s China visit, …
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Trump announces plans to speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Says He Will Speak With Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, Risking Strain With China President Trump said on May 20 he will speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, a move …
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Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin with lavish Beijing ceremony mirroring Trump greeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi-Putin meeting in Beijing marked by lavish ceremony mirroring recent Trump reception Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a lavish ceremony at the Great Hall of …