LIVE NOW: Texas House Holds Legislative Session on Aug. 12 With Many Democratic Lawmakers Absent
The Texas House of Representatives holds a legislative session at 11 a.m. ET on Aug. 12, after many Democratic lawmakers left the state. …
Trump Endorses Burt Jones in Georgia Gubernatorial Race
President Donald Trump has endorsed Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s gubernatorial race. Jones was the first member of the Georgia Assembly to...
‘Far from a walk in the park’: what’s next after another US-China tariff truce?
Published: 11:00pm, 12 Aug 2025Updated: 11:23pm, 12 Aug 2025 With the tariff truce between China and the United States extended for another 90 days,...
Philippines slams ‘reckless’ Chinese ships over collision at Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines on Tuesday criticised China’s “reckless behaviour” after two Chinese ships rammed into each other following their high-speed chase targeting a Philippine coastguard...
Hong Kong police probe case of ride-hailing driver working ‘without ID card’
Published: 10:33pm, 12 Aug 2025Updated: 10:44pm, 12 Aug 2025 Police have launched an investigation after a driver on a mainland Chinese ride-hailing platform purportedly...
Trial Begins Over Trump’s Use of National Guard in California
A federal court began hearing testimony on Aug. 11 in a trial to determine whether President Donald Trump illegally used National Guard troops for...
Trump, South Korean President to Hold Economic, Security Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold their first bilateral meeting in Washington on Aug. 25 to discuss...
Japan’s Nikkei Share Gauge Hits Record High
Japan’s Nikkei average share gauge climbs to a record high in early trade on Aug. 12, following similar gains this year by other global...
Evergrande delists from HKEX in milestone for China’s property crisis
China Evergrande Group on Tuesday said that its Hong Kong shares will be removed on August 25 following the stock exchange’s delisting decision, which...