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Trump heads to Asia with hopes of shifting the momentum after midterm setbacks hurt him at home

Trump heads to Asia with hopes of shifting the momentum after midterm setbacks hurt him at home

President Donald Trump heads to Asia this week and he's aiming to shift the momentum after Republican losses in the midterm elections
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Trump to raise nuclear-arms cuts with Putin, Xi on Thursday, White House says

Trump to raise nuclear-arms cuts with Putin, Xi on Thursday, White House says

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump will raise nuclear-arms reduction at a meeting in China next week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House said on Friday.
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Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say

Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, officials say

The leaders of the United States, China and Russia are set to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China
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Historical Analysis Reveals Wars Often End Without Formal Peace Treaties, Challenging Conventional Wisdom

Historical Analysis Reveals Wars Often End Without Formal Peace Treaties, Challenging Conventional Wisdom

An analysis by UA.News highlights that numerous significant conflicts throughout history have concluded without the signing of a formal peace treaty, challenging the notion that a peace treaty is a prerequisite for ending hostilities. The article presents several historical examples, including the Korean War, which ended with an armistice in 1953 but no peace treaty to date, leaving the two Koreas technically still at war. Similarly, World War II between Russia and Japan concluded with Japan's surrender in 1945, but a peace treaty has never been signed due to territorial disputes over the Kuril Islands. The conflict between China and Taiwan, which ended in 1950, also lacks a peace treaty or even a ceasefire agreement. Even Germany and the USSR did not sign a full-fledged peace treaty until 1990, 45 years after the end of World War II in Europe. These examples demonstrate that de facto peace and the cessation of hostilities can persist for decades without a legally binding peace agreement.
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Japan Considers Allowing U.S. Nuclear-Armed Warships to Dock, Revising Decades-Old Non-Nuclear Principles

Japan Considers Allowing U.S. Nuclear-Armed Warships to Dock, Revising Decades-Old Non-Nuclear Principles

Japan is contemplating an exception to its long-standing 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' by potentially allowing U.S. military warships carrying nuclear weapons to enter Japanese ports during emergency situations. This move is part of revisions to Japan's three key national security documents, expected to be finalized by the end of 2026. The 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles,' articulated in 1967 and formally adopted in 1971, state that Japan will not possess, produce, or permit the introduction of nuclear weapons into its territory. While the first two principles are intended to remain, the Takaichi administration is considering explicitly stating exceptions to the 'no introduction' rule. This consideration stems from a belief that ensuring Japan's security, particularly under the U.S. nuclear umbrella, necessitates the temporary entry of U.S. ships with nuclear capabilities, especially given the increasingly harsh security environment in the Indo-Pacific region with nuclear-armed neighbors like China, Russia,...
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Analysis-A new 'Yalta'? Trump and Putin push for a meeting that Xi is wary of hosting

Analysis-A new 'Yalta'? Trump and Putin push for a meeting that Xi is wary of hosting

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Mei Mei Chu and Andrew Osborn WASHINGTON/BEIJING/MOSCOW, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The world's three most powerful leaders could sit down together next week to discuss global flashpoints, from wars in Ukraine and Iran to nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence.
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Shenzhen Prepares to Host APEC Leaders' Meeting Amidst High-Stakes Trilateral Talks

Shenzhen Prepares to Host APEC Leaders' Meeting Amidst High-Stakes Trilateral Talks

Shenzhen, China, is fully prepared to host the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 18 and 19, 2026. Local officials, including Wang Xi, deputy head of the Guangdong provincial team, and Shenzhen Mayor Li Yun, confirmed the city's readiness, highlighting upgraded venues, completed rehearsals, and enhanced services. The summit will also feature the APEC CEO Summit on November 17 and 18. A significant development is the confirmed attendance of President Trump, who is scheduled to hold a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 19. This trilateral discussion is expected to cover critical topics such as nuclear arms control, following the expiration of the New START treaty, and the Iran war. U.S.-China trade relations are also anticipated to be a prominent feature of the discussions.
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Trump is taking Elon Musk on his Asia trip, but he plans to avoid talking about Nvidia scandal

Trump is taking Elon Musk on his Asia trip, but he plans to avoid talking about Nvidia scandal

President Donald Trump plans to take the world’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk, with him next week when he travels to the Philippines and China
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China International Import Expo Highlights Asia-Pacific Economic Growth and Collaboration

China International Import Expo Highlights Asia-Pacific Economic Growth and Collaboration

China International Import Expo Highlights Asia-Pacific Economic Growth and Collaboration
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Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented joint meeting on APEC sidelines, White House and Kremlin say

Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented joint meeting on APEC sidelines, White House and Kremlin say

The leaders of the United States, China and Russia are set to meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China
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Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, White House says

Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, White House says

The leaders of the United States, China and Russia are set to meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China