Trump Stands Firm on Taking Greenland, Vows to Block Russia, China
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his interest in taking over Greenland, citing increasing threats from Russia and China in the Arctic. His remarks...
Trump Appoints New US Nuclear Regulatory Chief
President Donald Trump has tapped Ho K. Nieh to chair the five-member Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), marking the third leadership change in less than...
DNC Signals Possible Legal Action Against 10 States Over Proposed DOJ Voter-List Agreement
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) sent warning letters to election officials in 10 states on Friday, saying proposed agreements with the Justice Department to...
USDA Suspends Payment to Minnesota’s Food Programs Over Suspected Fraud
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended payments for all federal food programs in Minnesota and Minneapolis Friday over alleged fraud and abuse of...
China tutoring school’s promotion links civil service exam success to higher bride prices
A Chinese civil service exam tutoring company has sparked controversy by claiming that they can help clients pass the test and then demand an...
Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts
Anxiety over housing has hindered the psychological healing of residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, mental health professionals have said, as Hong...
As India overtakes Japan in economic size, prosperity lags far behind
India ushered in the new year with a symbolic triumph as its economy edged past Japan’s to become the world’s fourth largest by nominal...
Trump says protest-hit Iran in ‘big trouble’, again threatens military strike
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran, faced with major protests, was in “big trouble” and again warned he could order military...
Trump Says Oil Companies Will Spend $100 Billion in Venezuela
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump invited executives of large oil companies to the White House on Friday to discuss investment opportunities that will restore Venezuelan oil...