Senate Panel Advances Kash Patel’s FBI Nomination to Floor Vote
Patel, whose nomination has been opposed by Democrats, was approved by a vote of 12–10. His nomination now heads to the Senate floor. WASHINGTON—President...
RFK Jr. Confirmed by Senate as HHS Secretary
The Senate voted 52–48 to approve Trump’s nominee to lead the nation’s most prominent health department. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose nomination by President...
5 Takeaways From Congressional Discussions on USAID
Lawmakers aired their views on the embattled agency in a pair of forums on Capitol Hill. Republicans and Democrats exchanged vastly different opinions about...
US defence chief Hegseth signals ‘early priorities are domestic’ in China remarks
Published: 9:00am, 14 Feb 2025Updated: 9:40am, 14 Feb 2025 US defence chief Pete Hegseth’s remarks on China suggest he is doubling down on Donald...
China’s ‘blood donor king’, known for his 313 donations, seeks public help after stroke
Published: 9:00am, 14 Feb 2025Updated: 10:43am, 14 Feb 2025 A man in southwestern China, affectionately dubbed the “blood donation king” for his remarkable achievement...
What’s Going on With Public Health Inside China?
President Donald Trump unveils a roadmap for charging reciprocal tariffs on all nations that charge duties on American imports. We have the details on...
Hongkongers rush to sell, buy gold as precious metal’s price hits record high
Many Hong Kong residents are heading to jewellery shops to sell – or buy – gold after the precious metal hit a record-high price...
How should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?
Published: 8:30am, 14 Feb 2025Updated: 8:55am, 14 Feb 2025 Hong Kong’s ride-hailing firms are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel after...