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On This Day: Trump and Kim Jong Un Escalated a Nuclear Standoff in 2017

On This Day: Trump and Kim Jong Un Escalated a Nuclear Standoff in 2017

The year 2017 was marked by a significant escalation in tensions surrounding North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, drawing global attention a...

Trump used to slam China. Here's why he's now rolling out the red carpet for Xi

Trump used to slam China. Here's why he's now rolling out the red carpet for Xi

When Donald Trump ran for office a decade ago, he called China a menace to the U.S. economy

South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict

South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict

By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict, but Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in

Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland

South Korea, US discuss Seoul's role in Middle East, investment pact

South Korea, US discuss Seoul's role in Middle East, investment pact

By David Brunnstrom and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday as the longtime allies grappled with delayed Korean investments in the United States and Seoul's role in Middle East security.

EU chief floats 'associate membership' for Canada. But that doesn't exist yet

EU chief floats 'associate membership' for Canada. But that doesn't exist yet

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the first "associate member" of the European Union

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of stronger response to US-led drills

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of stronger response to US-led drills

SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Friday blamed US-led military drills for "ever-worsening" tensions on the Korean Peninsula and vowed no change in the country's course to strengthen its nuclear arsenal.

A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem

A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem

As concern rises over the risks of artificial intelligence, hopes for any kind of global approach on safety depend on cooperation between the U.S. and China

Takaichi shuffles Japan’s Cabinet to revive sagging support, keeps key ministers

Takaichi shuffles Japan’s Cabinet to revive sagging support, keeps key ministers

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled her Cabinet to boost her waning popularity while retaining key ministers

Where to Buy Last-Minute Tickets to Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour

Where to Buy Last-Minute Tickets to Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour

Bruno Mars' North American tour is in the final stretch, with a leg through Asia to follow next year

Explainer-What commodity markets can expect from the Trump-Xi summit

Explainer-What commodity markets can expect from the Trump-Xi summit

By Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Trade in agriculture, energy and rare earths has become major bargaining chips in the trade war between the United States and China and are likely to feature again when President Donald Trump hosts his counterpart Xi Jinping in Washington next week.

Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock

Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock

By Stefano Rebaudo and Sophie Kiderlin Sept 17 (Reuters) - Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance on Wednesday, even as traders continue to price in a more aggressive policy response than projected in the U.S.