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Trump's Nuclear Paradox: Between Disarmament Dreams and Testing Threats
Oct 31, 2025 04:57 pm CST
An examination of President Donald Trump's contradictory approaches to nuclear weapons policy, from proposing disarmament deals with Russia and China to ordering the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing. This analysis explores Trump's longstanding fascination with nuclear weapons, his diplomatic engagements with North Korea, and expert concerns about his inconsistent nuclear strategy that alternates between pursuing peace and projecting power.
Trump and Xi Set for Crucial Trade Talks as US President Concludes Productive Asia Tour
Oct 29, 2025 08:14 pm CST
US President Donald Trump prepares for a pivotal meeting with China's Xi Jinping in Busan to address trade tensions, while announcing progress on a $350 billion South Korean investment deal. The high-stakes talks come amid Trump's successful three-nation Asia tour marked by honors and diplomatic achievements, with potential implications for global markets, supply chains, and regional security.
North Korea Launches Cruise Missiles Ahead of Trump's South Korea Visit
Oct 29, 2025 06:31 am CST
North Korea test-fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea just one day before US President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to South Korea. The missiles flew for over two hours, with top military official Pak Jong Chon claiming progress in developing the country's nuclear deterrent capabilities. Notably, leader Kim Jong Un was absent from this test, as Trump has expressed interest in meeting with him during his Korean peninsula visit.
APEC Summit 2025: Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in South Korea Amid Global Trade Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies convene in Gyeongju, South Korea for the APEC forum amid rising trade tensions. Representing over 50% of global GDP, the summit will address supply chains, WTO's role, and digital transformation, with anticipated meetings between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi to potentially ease trade conflicts.
Trump-Kim Meeting Not Scheduled During Asia Trip: What's Next for US-North Korea Relations
Oct 25, 2025 04:55 am CST
A senior US official confirms Donald Trump will not meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming South Korea visit for the APEC Forum, despite speculation and Seoul's hopes for renewed diplomatic engagement. Though both leaders have expressed willingness for future talks, no official meeting is currently planned as tensions around North Korea's nuclear program persist.
Kim Jong Un Declares Unbreakable Military Alliance with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
Oct 24, 2025 06:35 am CST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has affirmed that military ties with Russia will "advance non-stop" during a ceremony honoring North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. This deepening alliance, formalized through a mutual defense pact with Vladimir Putin, has resulted in over 10,000 North Korean troops supporting Russia's war efforts, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions as US President Trump prepares to visit South Korea.
North Korea Tests Advanced Hypersonic Missile System Days Before Major APEC Summit
Oct 23, 2025 11:54 am CST
North Korea has conducted a test of a new "cutting-edge" hypersonic missile system, demonstrating enhanced military capabilities just one week before world leaders gather in South Korea for the APEC summit. The test, which occurred without Kim Jong Un's reported presence, features missiles capable of traveling at five times the speed of sound and maneuvering mid-flight, technology similar to weapons recently deployed by Russia in Ukraine and Iran against Israel.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of Major Asia-Pacific Economic Conference
Oct 22, 2025 08:04 am CST
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward eastern waters as South Korea prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference attended by world leaders including Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. This provocative action follows Kim Jong Un's recent display of a new long-range missile and his growing diplomatic engagements with Russia and China.
North Korea Showcases Advanced Hwasong-20 ICBM at Military Parade with Russian and Chinese Officials Present
Oct 11, 2025 05:32 pm CST
North Korea displayed its most powerful nuclear weapon, the Hwasong-20 ICBM, at a military parade marking 80 years of Workers' Party rule. Senior officials from Russia and China attended the event as Kim Jong Un strengthens international alliances amid ongoing North Korean military support for Russia's operations in Ukraine, signaling a significant geopolitical realignment in the region.
North Korea Showcases Military Might at Workers' Party 80th Anniversary Parade with International Allies Present
Oct 11, 2025 07:44 am CST
North Korea held a grand military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party, featuring ICBMs and attended by high-level delegates from China and Russia. The event highlights Kim Jong Un's strengthened international alliances, particularly with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict, as Pyongyang continues to assert its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.