53 m. ago US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown, House Democrats turn on Schumer for caving

The top Senate Democrat backed down on blocking the Republican bill, exposing a rift with party members hoping to stand up to Trump.

Politics

1 hour ago Trump blasts foes and media in speech at US ‘Department of Injustice’

The US president vowed to investigate political enemies and called news outlets that criticise him ‘corrupt’ and ‘illegal’.

Politics

2 h. ago Philippines faces tricky path to becoming less reliant on US

The second Trump administration’s actions show Manila the urgent need to be more self-reliant and seek other potential defence partners.

Politics

6 h. ago US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar: How many can you send?

The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.

Politics

6 h. ago US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar, and after Trump demands nation give up Greenland

The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.

Politics

8 h. ago Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister, now faces Trump

Carney, a former head of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is the first Canadian PM without any serious political experience.

Politics

8 h. ago Can Hong Kong’s Hutchison ride out storm over Panama ports deal after Beijing attack?

Experts say Hutchison, part of tycoon Li Ka-shing’s empire, is now caught in a dilemma and might end up being punished by both the United States and China.

Events

9 h. ago Trump says US had ‘very good’ talks with Putin, Ukraine war could end

Putin had used Thursday’s meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff to convey ‘signals’ to Trump.

Politics

11 h. ago BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse

BMW's China problem isn't going away — and Trump's trade war may make things worse  Business Insider

Politics

11 h. ago What Trump really wants is to be rid of a ‘loser war’ in Ukraine

Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a ‘loser war’.

Politics

14 h. ago China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end

China access for hundreds of US meat exporters in doubt as Trump 1.0 deal nears end  Reuters.com

Politics

14 h. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to accept popular mainland Chinese payment card from next week

Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.

Politics

14 h. ago Iran Snubs Trump and Joins Russia and China in Nuclear Talks

Iran Snubs Trump and Joins Russia and China in Nuclear Talks  Newsweek

Politics

15 h. ago Trump’s remarks on North Korea could spark Seoul’s nuclear rethink

The comments have sparked fears the US might favour talks on nuclear arms reduction with North Korea instead of full denuclearisation.

Politics

15 h. ago Iran, China and Russia hold nuclear talks in Beijing amid Trump pressure

Iran, China and Russia hold nuclear talks in Beijing amid Trump pressure  The National

Events

16 h. ago China, Russia and Iran issue joint call for end to ‘illegal’ nuclear sanctions on Tehran

Iran recently rejected Donald Trump’s proposal to restart talks about a nuclear deal that the US President withdrew from during his first term.

Events

17 h. ago China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks

China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks  Reuters

Politics

17 h. ago Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India

Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India  CNBC

Politics

18 h. ago Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?

Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?  Al Jazeera English

Politics

23 h. ago Can Trump and China’s contrasting economic visions finally settle state vs market debate?

Beyond political and other concerns, the US and Chinese approaches to their economies have intellectual roots stretching back centuries.

Economics