Few deals from Trump’s trip and no progress on Iran send global markets into a sell-off
Government bonds around the world sold off sharply Friday as the price of oil jumped, both driven by developments in the Iran war, politics and trade.
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Global bonds sink and oil prices jump, triggering a stock sell-off
Government bonds around the world sold off sharply Friday as the price of oil jumped, both driven by developments in the Iran war, politics and trade.
YouTube taught a Japanese teen how to kick field goals. Now he’s in the NFL.
Kansei Matsuzawa, 27, became the first Japanese-born player ever signed by an NFL team when he agreed to a deal as an undrafted free agent with the Raiders.
Xi welcomes Trump to Zhongnanhai for summit closing remarks
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with President Trump on day two of the U.S.-China summit at Zhongnanhai, saying that he chose the venue to reciprocate the hospitality shown to him at Mar-a-Lago in 2017. The two leaders continue their high-level discussions as the final day of Trump’s visit to China draws to a close.
Pandas set for 8,000-mile blind date in Atlanta
CHENGDU, China — They’ve never met, but Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are getting ready for the blind date of a lifetime.
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CIA director travels to Havana to meet with Cuban officials
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba to "personally deliver President Trump's message" to Cuban leaders that the United States is ready to engage in discussions on economic and security issues.
Exclusive look at Chinese pandas preparing for trip to America
In the latest round of panda diplomacy playing out between the US and China, NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer got exclusive access to the two pandas getting ready for their upcoming journey to Zoo Atlanta in America.
Inside China’s race to dominate humanoid robotics
Tom Llamas goes inside a Beijing robot plant as China’s race to build autonomous humanoids accelerates, raising new questions about whether the U.S. can keep pace in the next generation of robotics.
Trump’s high-stakes summit in China
China’s leader gave President Trump a lavish welcome in Tiananmen Square as the superpower summit began. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas that key topics included Iran, Taiwan and trade deals.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, according to a CIA official and a statement from the Cuban government
Families of Americans imprisoned in China appeal to Trump for help
After living without their loved ones for more than a decade, two families of Americans detained in China are appealing to President Donald Trump to bring them home as he meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Senior minister quits, setting up possible contest to oust British PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the challenge he dared his mutinous party to produce, setting up a potential clash over the future of the United Kingdom and its ruling center-left Labour Party.
Senior minister quits, setting up possible leadership contest to oust British PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the challenge he dared his mutinous party to produce, setting up a potential clash over the future of the United Kingdom and its ruling center-left Labour Party.
Senior minister quits, urging leadership contest to oust British PM Starmer. Who are the contenders?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the challenge he dared his mutinous party to produce, setting up a potential clash over the future of the United Kingdom and its ruling center-left Labour Party.
Senior minister quits Starmer as British PM?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the challenge he dared his mutinous party to produce, setting up a potential clash over the future of the United Kingdom and its ruling center-left Labour Party.
China and U.S. agree Hormuz shouldn’t be ‘militarized,’ Marco Rubio says
President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC News in an interview Thursday.
China and U.S. agree Hormuz should not be ‘militarized,’ Marco Rubio says
President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC News in an interview Thursday.
China agreed with U.S. on Strait of Hormuz when Trump discussed Iran war with Xi, Rubio says
President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC News in an exclusive interview Thursday.
China and U.S. agree Hormuz should not be ‘militarized,’ Rubio says
President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during a summit with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC News in an exclusive interview Thursday.
Several former Hamas hostages in Gaza share accounts of sexual assault
Guy Gilboa-Dalal is among several former hostages, mostly women, speaking publicly about alleged sexual assaults at the hands of the militants in the Gaza Strip.
Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan at grand Beijing summit
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Thursday of “clashes and even conflicts” with the United States, cautioning President Donald Trump that tensions over the Beijing-claimed island of Taiwan could jeopardize ties between the world’s two biggest economies
President Trump visits Temple of Heaven following historic U.S.-China summit
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Temple of Heaven after their two-hour bilateral meeting. NBC News’ Garrett Haake and Brian Cheung report on the key issues discussed and the leaders’ cultural visit to the Temple of Heaven.
‘We should be partners, not rivals’: Chinese President Xi Jinping opens bilateral talks
President Xi Jinping opened the bilateral talks with President Trump by emphasizing that a stable bilateral relationship benefits the world and stating, “We should be partners, not rivals.”
Trump shakes hands with Xi at start of historic U.S.-China summit
President Trump arrived at the Great Hall of the People to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump greeted several senior Chinese officials, while President Xi welcomed top U.S. officials.
Young Chinese facing ‘life pressure’ resist government push to boost marriage rate
The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.
Young Chinese struggling with ‘life pressure’ resist government push to boost marriage rate
BEIJING — The streets around Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City are often filled with brides and grooms, posing for wedding photos against auspicious red backdrops in a place that strongly reflects Chinese culture and tradition.
Retired Chinese senior colonel joins Tom Llamas for conversation about high-stakes Beijing summit
Retired Chinese Senior Colonel Zhou Bo joins Tom Llamas for a conversation about what China stands to gain from these talks and what intel they've gathered from watching the U.S. wage war against Iran.
Gunshots fired in Philippines Senate standoff
Gunfire rang out in the Philippines' Senate building today as a senator, who is accused of war crimes, is facing arrest. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.
Inside the South Korean mines that will provide U.S. with key metal for Iran War
In South Korea, an American company is mining for rare minerals used to make weapons and ammunition. Trade tensions with China have strained access to the mineral, tungsten, and the war with Iran is forcing the U.S. to find even more of it. NBC’s Janis Mackey Frayer reports from South Korea.
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes summit
President Trump arrived in Beijing for a critical summit where he said he will push for China's leader to "open up" China to American businesses. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.