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Yonhapworld15 hrs ago
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Says Shared Pioneering and Nomadic Spirits Strengthen Ties with Mongolia
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung made the remarks at a lunch meeting with South Koreans in Ulaanbaatar on July 10. He called for expanded bilateral cooperation during his three-day state visit.
Yonhapworld1 day ago
South Korea Seeks Phased Denuclearization and Improved Ties With North Korea
President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea will pursue phased denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and normalization of relations with North Korea. He made the remarks in an interview ahead of a state visit to Mongolia.
Yonhapworld2 days ago
South Korean President Travels to Mongolia for First State Visit in 15 Years
President Lee Jae Myung ended a two-day visit to Ankara on July 8 after meetings with NATO leaders and a defense industry forum. He is traveling to Ulaanbaatar for a state visit and summit with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
rove.mepolitics2 days ago
Ghana Declines South African President's State Visit Request
Ghana's government has turned down a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The decision follows reports of recent attacks on Ghanaians and other foreign nationals in South Africa.
theconversation.comworld3 days ago
Namibian President Visits Chinese Nuclear Firm During State Trip with Private Business Delegation
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the China General Nuclear Power Corporation in Shenzhen on July 7 during her state visit. The accompanying business delegation of more than 200 members covered its own costs, the presidency stated.
Yonhappolitics3 days ago
North Korea Issues Stamps for Treaty Anniversary and Xi Visit
North Korea released two new stamps on July 7 marking the 65th anniversary of its 1961 mutual defense treaty with China and Chinese President Xi Jinping's June state visit to Pyongyang. The Korea Stamp Corp. unveiled the stamps on its website.
manilatimes.netpolitics6 days ago
King Charles Sends Message Marking 250 Years of US Independence
King Charles addressed President Trump with congratulations on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The note highlighted the evolution of UK-US ties and referenced the monarch's May state visit. Festivities including fireworks and flyovers are set for Washington DC…
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yna.co.krpolitics7 days ago
South Korean President to Attend NATO Summit in Ankara, Visit Mongolia
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8. He will also make a three-day state visit to Mongolia starting July 9.
japantimes.co.jpworld15 days ago
Emperor Naruhito Thanks Netherlands and Belgium for Warm Welcome
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako completed state visits to the Netherlands and Belgium that began June 13. The emperor spoke to reporters in Namur on June 25 about the reception and royal family exchanges. The couple is scheduled to return to Japan on June 26.
Al Jazeeraworld20 days ago
Israel and Somaliland sign strategic cooperation agreement during state visit
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi completed a state visit to Israel that included the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement. The visit occurred six months after Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland's independence from Somalia.
news.google.compolitics22 days ago
Myanmar Military Leader Begins Five-Day Visit to China
Min Aung Hlaing arrived in China on June 16 for a five-day state visit after a disputed election in Myanmar.
japantimes.co.jpworld26 days ago
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako begin two-week state visit to Netherlands and Belgium
The imperial couple arrived in Amsterdam on Saturday for a two-week trip as state guests. Their itinerary includes visits to both the Netherlands and Belgium.
jta.orgworld27 days ago
South Korean and Italian Museums Sign Agreement on Collection Exchanges
The National Museum of Korea and the Uffizi Galleries signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday to expand cooperation in collection exchanges, exhibitions, and restoration. The signing occurred during a state visit to Italy that began Wednesday.
rediff.compolitics31 days ago
Xi Jinping Makes First Visit to North Korea Since 2019, Reaffirming Mutual Defense Treaty
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit to North Korea on June 9, 2026. The trip marked the 65th anniversary of the mutual defense pact between the two countries.
thewire.inpolitics31 days ago
Chinese leader visits North Korea for first time in seven years
The two-day state visit included talks on expanding trade, agriculture, science, technology and healthcare cooperation. Both sides discussed strategic coordination and military, diplomatic and law enforcement exchanges.
citizen.co.zapolitics32 days ago
Zelensky Invites King Charles for 2026 State Visit After Trump Meeting and UK Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met King Charles at Windsor Castle on Monday and discussed inviting the monarch to Ukraine later in 2026.
ocregister.comworld32 days ago
UCLA Uses Video Message From Former Player in Effort to Recruit Quarterback
A four-star quarterback previously committed to Ohio State visited UCLA and received a recorded message from a former UCLA player. The recruit said the visit exceeded expectations and that he is now uncertain about his college choice.
upi.compolitics32 days ago
Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping Hold Summit in Pyongyang, Vow to Deepen Strategic Partnership
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, during the Chinese leader's first state visit in nearly seven years.
upi.compolitics32 days ago
North Korean capital stages formal welcome for Chinese leader
Crowds lined Pyongyang streets as the visiting Chinese leader received a motorcade escort, 21-gun salute, and parade review during a two-day state visit. The ceremony matched the scale of a similar 2024 reception for another foreign head of state.
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rediff.compolitics32 days agoUpdated
Xi Jinping Makes First Foreign Trip of 2026 to North Korea, First Visit Since 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in North Korea on June 8 for a two-day state visit. The trip marks his first foreign travel of 2026 and coincides with the 65th anniversary of the countries' friendship treaty.
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rediff.comworld32 days ago
Xi Jinping Begins Two-Day State Visit to North Korea Amid Nuclear Tensions
Xi landed Monday for his first trip to North Korea in nearly seven years. Kim Jong-un and his wife greeted the Chinese leader at the airport.
Al Jazeerapolitics23 days agoUpdated
Xi Jinping to Make State Visit to North Korea on June 8-9
Chinese and North Korean state media announced the two-day state visit on June 5. The trip follows North Korea’s unveiling of a new nuclear-related facility on June 4.
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asiaone.comworld36 days ago
Philippines and Vietnam elevate bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Manila and Hanoi announced the upgrade during a June 1 state visit. The new status is the first of its kind for both countries and makes Vietnam the Philippines’ sole strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
upi.compolitics39 days ago
Senegal and Gambia Leaders Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul
The president of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for a one-day state visit. The two countries reviewed bilateral agreements and discussed regional security and economic cooperation.
Usa Todaypolitics39 days ago
President Trump Says King Charles and Queen Camilla Praised Remodeled Oval Office
President Trump stated that King Charles III and Queen Camilla commented on the Oval Office during their state visit. The remarks were made in a Fox News interview broadcast on May 30.
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days agoUpdated
Hegseth Urges Indo-Pacific Allies to Share Defense Burden at Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue that omitted prior language on China and Taiwan. The address followed a state visit to Beijing and came as a major Taiwan arms package remains paused.
Rapplerworld42 days ago
Marcos says no plan to replace DILG Secretary Remulla
President Marcos stated on May 29 that he has no plans to replace DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla. He spoke during an interview in Tokyo at the end of a state visit.
japantoday.comworld44 days ago
Philippine President Marcos Receives Japan’s Highest Honor on State Visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum during a state visit to Japan. The ceremony at the Imperial Palace marked the first state guest reception in over a year and coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic normal…
citizen.co.zapolitics51 days ago
Kenya President Visits Kazakhstan to Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties
President William Ruto described his state visit to Kazakhstan as deliberate and intentional. The trip marks the first official visit by a Kenyan president to the Central Asian country and focuses on expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation.
tass.comfinance52 days ago
Putin to Visit Beijing for Two-Day Talks with Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Beijing on May 19 for a two-day state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The trip marks Putin's 25th visit to China and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.
realitytea.compolitics52 days ago
President Trump Says Preventing Iran Nuclear Weapon Takes Priority Over U.S. Economic Concerns
President Trump stated that stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is his sole focus in current diplomacy, regardless of effects on American costs. The comments came during a White House departure for a state visit to China.
nypost.compolitics53 days ago
Trump and Xi Agree on Trade Boards and Agricultural Purchases
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit in Beijing with agreements on agricultural purchases and new trade and investment mechanisms. The two sides also discussed Taiwan and Iran but reported no concrete progress on those issues.
world53 days ago
UK Business Delegation Travels to Los Angeles for Trade Event
More than 200 British firms are participating in a Los Angeles trade mission focused on expanding commercial ties with the United States. The event follows a recent state visit by the King and includes sessions on technology, culture, and finance.
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realitytea.compolitics53 days ago
Trump Returns From China Trip With Trade Pledges and Security Measures
President Donald Trump completed a state visit to Beijing that produced new trade commitments from China. The White House said China will buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural goods annually and reopen its market to American beef and poultry.
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bbc.co.ukpolitics55 days ago
Rod Stewart Congratulates King Charles on US State Visit
Singer Rod Stewart told King Charles he put "that little ratbag" in his place during a conversation at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust. The remark referred to President Trump following the monarch’s recent four-day state visit to the United States. The K…
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Trump Says He and Xi Discussed Taiwan During Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked extensively about Taiwan during meetings on Thursday and Friday. The discussions occurred as part of a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the U.S.…
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upi.comai56 days ago
Trump and Chinese Officials Exchange Views on AI Policy and Nvidia Chip Shipments
President Donald Trump met with Chinese officials during a state visit to Beijing that ended on 15 May 2026. The two sides addressed artificial intelligence safety protocols and potential shipments of Nvidia H200 GPUs, which have yet to be approved by Beijing. Trump spoke to repo…
South China Morning Postpolitics56 days agoUpdated
China Says Xi Jinping Accepted Trump Invitation for State Visit to Washington This Autumn
Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation for a state visit to Washington this fall, the first such trip in more than a decade. The confirmation came hours after Trump wrapped up a two-day visit to Beijing on May 15, 2026, during which the two…
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rediff.compolitics56 days ago
China Holds Lavish Welcome for President Trump in Beijing
China organized elaborate ceremonies, a state banquet and high-level reception for President Trump during his state visit to Beijing. Officials provided rare access to leadership compounds despite ongoing tensions between the two countries. The welcome began immediately upon Trum…
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Joins Trump Delegation to China, Eats Noodles in Beijing During State Visit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was spotted eating fried bean sauce noodles on a Beijing sidewalk and declared "It's so good" to onlookers on May 15, 2026. He joined President Donald Trump and other business leaders for a meeting with Xi Jinping after a last-minute pickup aboard Air Forc…
South China Morning Postpolitics56 days ago
Xi Jinping Hosts Trump for Talks and Tour at Zhongnanhai
President Xi Jinping received President Trump inside the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on Friday for talks over tea and a working lunch. The meeting included a private tour of the secluded site, which serves as the official residence and headquarters for China's top…
Newsweekpolitics56 days ago
Trump Says Chinese Farmland Purchases Began Under Obama, Opposes Abrupt Ban That Would Hurt U.S. Farmers
President Donald Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity that he does not love Chinese nationals buying U.S. farmland but warned that banning such purchases would drive down farm prices and hurt farmers. Speaking during his three-day state visit to China, Trump also defended allowing t…
Fox Newspolitics57 days ago
Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing to Stabilize Relations After Trade War
President Donald Trump concluded a state visit to Beijing on May 15, 2026, announcing Chinese purchases of U.S. aircraft, oil and agricultural goods after meetings that also addressed the closed Strait of Hormuz and Taiwan. The two leaders toured historic sites, reviewed troops a…
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theolivepress.espolitics57 days ago
China and US Agree to Build Constructive Strategically Stable Relationship
The leaders of China and the United States held closed-door talks in Beijing on May 14, 2026, and agreed to a new framework for bilateral ties described as a "constructive, strategically stable relationship." The framework is to be guided by cooperation and measured competition w…
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focustaiwan.twpolitics58 days ago
Bipartisan Senators Reaffirm Taiwan Relations Act as Trump Meets Xi Jinping in China
A group of senators sent a letter Tuesday stressing continued adherence to the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act. The missive coincided with President Trump's arrival in China for a meeting with President Xi Jinping, his first state visit there in nine years.
eonline.compolitics59 days ago
Melania Trump Will Not Accompany President Trump on State Visit to China
First Lady Melania Trump is skipping President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Beijing, his first state visit to China since 2017. The Office of the First Lady confirmed she is not travelling this time. In 2017 she joined him on a visit marked by elaborate Chinese hospitality and…
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foxbusiness.compolitics60 days ago
Executives Including Musk and Cook to Join Trump on Visit to China
A group of more than a dozen U.S. business leaders is set to accompany President Trump on a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. The delegation includes executives from Tesla, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, BlackRock, Citigroup and Meta Platforms. The trip is intended to fa…
nypost.comtechnology60 days ago
Trump Arrives in Beijing for Talks With Xi Jinping
President Trump landed in China on May 13 for a state visit focused on pressing President Xi Jinping to help end the war with Iran. Oil prices climbed after Trump rejected Iran's latest ceasefire proposal as "totally unacceptable." The trip occurs amid rising U.S. bond yields, hi…
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africanarguments.orgpolitics60 days agoUpdated
Macron Arrives in Kenya, Announces €23 Billion Investment
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Kenya on Sunday, meeting President William Ruto and jogging with marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge before the Africa Forward Summit opens in Nairobi. The two-day gathering, the first held in an English-speaking African countr…
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theconversation.compolitics61 days ago
Macron Co-Hosts Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Nairobi on Sunday for a state visit and will co-host the inaugural two-day Africa Forward Summit starting Monday. The event brings together more than 30 heads of state, business executives and artists to promote business, investment and…
tfipost.compolitics61 days ago
Trump to Meet Xi Jinping for State Visit as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Oil Markets
Premier Xi Jinping will host President Donald Trump on May 14 and 15 as the war in Iran dominates their agenda. China has built the world's largest crude oil stockpile while continuing to import Iranian oil in defiance of U.S. sanctions. Beijing's reserves averaged 360 million ba…
thehindu.compolitics62 days ago
Trump Removes 10% Tariff on Scotch Whisky Imports
President Donald Trump announced the tariff elimination on May 1 after King Charles III's state visit. The move covers all whisky tariffs including Irish whiskey and comes as the U.S. remains the largest export market for Scotch. Industry figures and investors reacted to the poli…
nypost.compolitics65 days ago
Secretary of State Visits Vatican
The secretary of state is scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV on Thursday at the Vatican in an effort to ease strains between the Trump administration and the Holy See. The trip comes as the secretary of state has drawn attention for a recent White House press briefing performance tha…
france24.compolitics65 days ago
Rwanda’s President Kagame Begins Two-Day Official Visit to Botswana
President Paul Kagame arrived in Gaborone, Botswana on May 6, 2026 for a two-day state visit. He was received by President Duma Boko at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The visit includes bilateral talks and the signing of multiple agreements.
nbcnews.compolitics66 days ago
Macron Sings, Pashinyan Plays Drums at Armenian State Dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron performed a song at a state dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. The event occurred during Macron's state visit to Yerevan on May 4, 2026. It preceded the first bilateral summit between the European U…
thesouthafrican.comworld68 days agoUpdated
King Charles's Security Guard Retires from Duties After US State Visit, Takes New Role
A longtime security guard for King Charles has retired from his official duties following a four-day state visit to America. The guard, known for his public appearances and social media following, will remain with the royal household in a different capacity at the request of King…
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revolver.newspolitics68 days ago
Cole Allen Charged with Attempted Assassination of Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Cole Allen faces charges for attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, where he shot an officer. The incident heightened security for King Charles's U.S. state visit and bolstered arguments for a fortified White House ballroo…
South China Morning Postpolitics68 days ago
US C-17 Cargo Planes Land in Beijing Ahead of Trump's State Visit
Two U.S. Air Force C-17 cargo planes arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on Friday and Saturday, according to images and tracking data. The arrivals coincide with preparations for President Donald Trump's expected visit to China this month. Similar aircraft deploymen…
The Bbcworld68 days ago
King Charles Completes First UK Royal US State Visit Since 2007, Amid US Domestic News and Iran-Related Tensions
King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up their first state visit to the US since 2007 with a farewell at Arlington Cemetery and a block party. Gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting evacuations of President Trump and Vice President Vance. Energy pric…
The Bbctechnology69 days ago
King Charles Launches UK Space Agency Project on Final Day of Bermuda Visit
King Charles concluded his visit to Bermuda by launching Project Nova, a UK Space Agency initiative to track space debris using a network of telescopes. He also opened a new coast guard station and presented medals to Royal Bermuda Regiment members. The trip followed his state vi…
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