Trump Seeks Year-End Trump-Kim Meeting, Allies Warn of Hasty Concessions On August 19, President Trump said he wants a Trump-Kim meeting before year-end, raising concerns a hasty summit could produce …
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Trump administration sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane ahead of UN General Assembly
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. Imposes Sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Tomoko Akane Ahead of U.N. General Assembly U.S. sanctions against ICC prosecutor Tomoko Akane announced before the U.N. General Assembly, raising concern in Japan …
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South Korea cuts joint US military drills short after Trump criticism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S.-South Korea military drills cut short as Seoul says annual exercises will end Friday South Korea says U.S.-South Korea military drills will end Friday after being shortened after U.S. presidential …
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Trump Threatens Oman Over Iran Mediation, Vows Strikes if Obstructed
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Threatens Oman After Iran Mediation Breaks Down On Aug. 17, 2026, Pres. Trump threatened Oman after Iran talks stalled, warning he would "bomb" the country if it blocked efforts …
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South Korea Faces Trade Pressure After Trump Scales Back Joint Military Exercises
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea Gives Guarded Response to Trump Decision to Scale Back Joint Military Exercises Seoul responded cautiously on August 17, 2026 after President Trump’s move to scale back joint military …
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Trump tariffs boost U.S. copper activity but fail to restore jobs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump tariffs reshape U.S. manufacturing landscape while failing to restore lost jobs U.S. companies report higher activity but employment lags as Trump tariffs redraw supply chains and raise costs for …
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Netanyahu Rejects Trump Gaza Roadmap, Demands Verifiable Hamas Disarmament
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNetanyahu Rejects U.S.-Led Gaza Peace Plan Roadmap, Calls for Genuine Hamas Disarmament Israel’s prime minister on Aug. 9, 2026 rejected the U.S.-led Gaza peace plan’s 15-point roadmap, saying Israel will …
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Trump administration announces 15% tariff and price floor on polysilicon imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump tariffs on polysilicon: US imposes 15% duty and price floor, targeting Chinese dominance US imposes 15% tariff and minimum price on polysilicon imports, targeting China’s dominance and reshaping supply …
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Yen Intervention Confirmed After Trump Says Tokyo Sought US Help
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and U.S. Execute Coordinated Yen Intervention, Tokyo Confirms Japan and the U.S. conducted a coordinated yen intervention to prop up the currency, Tokyo’s finance ministry confirmed, marking the first …