… Trump has remained an enthusiastic fan of the monarchy and in an interview with Fox News on Sunday, he praised King Charles, saying: “He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.” The UK government will be hoping that some of that warmth will translate to the p …
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… Donald Trump also seems to expect the trip to go ahead, telling Fox News: “King Charles is coming, and he’s a great guy.” Buckingham Palace said the King was “greatly relieved” to hear that the US president, Melania Trump and other guests at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner …
Final decision expected on King Charles’ US visit after DC shooting
Taiwan asserts independence status after Trump cautions against declaration
Taiwan's presidential spokesperson said it is "self-evident" that Taiwan is "a sovereign, independent democratic country," after US President Trump warned against formal independence and said he had made no commitment either way about the island following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump also said he would soon decide on an $11bn weapons package for Taiwan's self-defence.
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Taiwan asserts independence status after Trump cautions against declaration
Taiwan's presidential spokesperson said it is "self-evident" that Taiwan is "a sovereign, independent democratic country," after US President Trump warned against formal independence and said he had made no commitment either way about the island following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump also said he would soon decide on an $11bn weapons package for Taiwan's self-defence.
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Trump warns Taiwan against formal independence following Beijing summit
US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump said he had "made no commitment either way" about Taiwan and reiterated that US policy on the matter had not changed.
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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after China summit
US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump stated he is not looking to have Taiwan go independent and said US policy on the matter has not changed.
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Friday 15 May
Xi gives Trump tour of Communist Party compound in Beijing
US President Trump visited Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded 14th Century compound where China's top leaders live and work, in a tour led by Xi Jinping. The visit, part of a two-day summit focused on resolving trade and Iran-related tensions, emphasized pageantry with both leaders describing the relationship warmly, though few policy details emerged.
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Trump claims trade deals in Beijing despite few confirmed outcomes
US President Trump visited Beijing with a business delegation and said he struck "fantastic trade deals" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though the two-day summit produced warm rhetoric more than concrete agreements. Trump said China agreed to order 200 Boeing planes, but Beijing did not confirm major purchases.
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Wednesday 6 May
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87
Ted Turner, who launched Cable News Network in 1980 as the first dedicated 24-hour rolling news channel, has died at 87. The media mogul transformed the news landscape and is remembered by current CNN leadership and US President Donald Trump for his pioneering vision and leadership.
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Friday 1 May
Trump withdraws controversial Surgeon General pick Casey Means
President Trump withdrew Casey Means' nomination as U.S. Surgeon General after she failed to secure Senate confirmation votes, and will instead nominate cancer radiologist Nicole Saphier. Means, a health influencer without an active medical license, faced criticism over her vaccine views, including declining to say babies should receive vaccines during her February confirmation hearing.
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Wednesday 29 April
Trump issues threats to Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran over a maritime standoff in the Middle East affecting global energy markets, warning the Islamic Republic to "get smart soon" and signalling an end to patience regarding a blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows collapsed diplomatic tracks and a recent joint military campaign targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure.
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US releasing limited commemorative passports featuring Trump
The US will release a limited number of passports featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence in July. The passports will be available to any American citizen who applies at the Washington Passport Agency, as long as availability lasts.
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Monday 27 April
Gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.
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Trump assures King Charles will be very safe during US state visit
Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.
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Sunday 26 April
King Charles US state visit likely to proceed after DC shooting
A final decision on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was expected on Sunday after a shooting incident at a Washington DC White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The UK government indicated the trip would begin as planned on Monday, possibly with minor adjustments to public-facing events.
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