Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins calls to boycott men’s World Cup games in US
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of men’s World Cup matches in the…
China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia
China is expected to finish construction on the landmark Pinglu Canal before the end of this year, taking…
New US defense strategy downgrades Europe, elevates Greenland – POLITICO
The document argues that Europe is economically and militarily capable of defending itself, noting that non-U.S. NATO members…
Snow, sleet and freezing rain cause havoc across America
A massive winter storm in North America has brought sleet, freezing rain and snow to much of the…
The United States has officially left WHO, ending a year of controversial health reforms
On 20 January 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order to formally initiate the United States’ withdrawal from…
US negotiating with Chevron, other oil firms for fast Venezuelan oil output: Report
The United States is currently negotiating with Chevron, other oil producers, and leading service firms to implement a…
From solo dining to safety apps, China’s ‘loneliness economy’ is booming
As the number of people living alone in China skyrockets, a wave of products and services is emerging…
Has Japan’s tourism peaked? Row with China set to slow arrivals from record high
Japan welcomed a record 42.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, fuelled by a weak yen that made it…
US looks to South Korea to take ‘primary responsibility’ in monitoring Kim Jong Un and North Korea
The United States says it intends to play a “more limited” role in deterring nuclear-powered North Korea, shifting…
Explainer | How are US tariffs and trade barriers redrawing China’s export map?
Despite a slowing economy, recurring trade frictions and intensifying price competition, the value of China’s exports rose in…
US and China sign off on TikTok agreement to avoid ban
TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has finalised a deal to establish a majority US-owned joint venture company to avoid…
Jack Smith testifies to US Congress while Trump calls for his prosecution | Donald Trump News
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has offered public testimony for the first time as he returned to Congress…