US urges China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday urged China to join Washington’s latest efforts to economically pressure and…
Philippine president vows to uphold South China Sea ruling in key speech
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denounced China in a veiled rebuke Monday in his…
Did China’s Wang Yi and Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi talk at ASEAN in Manila?
BEIJING (AP) — Did the foreign ministers of China and Japan talk at last week’s ASEAN regional meeting,…
New US tariffs linked to foreign forced labor claims anger trading partners
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs drew objections Friday from America’s trading partners…
Iran and US reach tentative deal to end war in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday that…
Philippines calls China sanctions on defense chief ‘unfriendly’
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government said Friday that China’s imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban,…
Paraguay and Taiwan reaffirm ties
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña said Friday that his country deeply values its ties with…
China and US clash over Panama port dispute
PANAMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute…
Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi walk to attend the talks at the…
Japan confirms arrest of a soldier in alleged break-in at Chinese Embassy in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Authorities in Japan confirmed Wednesday they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion of trespass,…
Trump says he may delay China trip as Iran war roils oil prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the…
Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in Hong Kong security case
HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of…