Trump to Impose Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China Over Fentanyl on Tuesday
Commerce Secretary Lutnick said tariffs on Canada and Mexico could be lower than 25 percent. WASHINGTON—After a flurry of diplomatic meetings focused on Ukraine...
Some Senate Republicans Seem Unsure on Key Trump Defense Nominee
If confirmed, Elbridge Colby would play a key role in advising the secretary of defense and shape U.S. national security policies. WASHINGTON—Some Republicans may...
Falling behind is ‘biggest security risk’ in AI, Chinese political adviser says
Published: 10:00am, 4 Mar 2025Updated: 10:18am, 4 Mar 2025 Political advisers in Beijing have cautioned against overregulation of artificial intelligence companies amid a growing...
China slams fresh US tariff hike, calls for ‘equal talks’ to solve dispute
Published: 9:42am, 4 Mar 2025Updated: 9:47am, 4 Mar 2025 Beijing expressed strong opposition to Washington’s latest tariff hike on Chinese products on Tuesday, and...
Philippines investigates China-linked donations amid spying concerns
The Philippine government has said it will look into cash and other donations made by Communist Party-affiliated groups led by four Chinese nationals accused...
Hong Kong property sales fall to 5-month low; buyers spooked by US-China tension: agencies
Hong Kong real-estate sales fell to their lowest point in five months in February, reflecting caution among homebuyers and investors amid increasing tensions between...
Optimism in China’s property market is well-deserved, with caution
In its year-ahead outlook for China’s economy on November 15, Goldman Sachs was resolutely downbeat about the prospects for a stabilisation in the housing...
First Lady Melania Trump Backs Bill to Criminalize Deepfake and Revenge Porn
The bill unanimously passed the Senate and still needs to clear the House. A bill that would criminalize deepfake and revenge pornography has secured...
Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Education Secretary
As expected, the vote was along party lines. The Senate on March 3 approved Linda McMahon to lead the U.S. Department of Education in...