‘We have a deal’: Trump reveals breakthroughs after ‘12 out of 10’ Xi talks
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How gold standards ensure Hong Kong’s barristers are on their best behaviour
A young, handsome and up-and-coming barrister one night stumbled upon his girlfriend’s chat messages. The messages led him to pay a surprise visit to...
How ‘smart cities’ can protect communities from climate risks
Floods are becoming more severe across the Asia-Pacific, driven by the mounting effects of climate change. Nine of the 15 nations most affected by...
US says strike on another alleged drug boat in Pacific kills 4
Published: 9:13am, 30 Oct 2025Updated: 9:15am, 30 Oct 2025 The US military on Wednesday struck another boat in the eastern Pacific it claimed was...
US, South Korea Finalize Trade Deal Reducing Tariffs, Boosting American Investment
The United States and South Korea finalized the terms of a major trade agreement on Oct. 29 as U.S. President Donald Trump headed toward...
Lawmakers Criticize Pentagon’s Move to Cut US Troop Rotation Through Eastern Europe
WASHINGTON—Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have expressed dismay to learn some U.S. troops had been pulled back from the eastern edge...
Senate Votes Against New Tariffs on Canada
In a Wednesday evening vote, four Republicans in the U.S. Senate joined with Democrats to challenge President Donald Trump’s authority to impose additional tariffs...
Democrats Must Move to Center to Win Elections, Say Democratic Strategists
The Democratic Party made a hard left turn after 2012 and must move back to the center to be competitive in federal elections, according...
Stakes Rise as Shutdown Drama Nears Funding Cliffs
WASHINGTON—Thousands of flights could be delayed. Tens of millions of Americans are set to lose food stamps. And a possible spike in health care...