Trump urges ‘no changes’ to spending bill to end 3-day government shutdown
US President Donald Trump urged the House of Representatives on Monday to swiftly adopt a spending bill and end the three-day government shutdown. “I...
China’s expat pilots arrived on a red carpet – now, they’re taking a red-eye out
When the first cohort of elite foreign captains parachuted into Chinese airlines in the 2000s, their sky-high pay – sometimes reaching 1 million yuan...
Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis
Central Asia’s water insecurity may seem a distant concern. But its rivers underpin Eurasian trade corridors, sustain global food markets and power regional energy...
Queen’s University Belfast cuts ties with US politician George Mitchell over Epstein links
Queen’s University Belfast on Monday cut ties with former US Senator George Mitchell over his links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was...
LIVE NOW: International Religious Freedom Fireside Chat With Sam Brownback, Katrina Lantos Swett
The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit 2026 holds a fireside chat for IRF Summit Co-Chairs, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback...
UK’s Starmer under fire from MPs over China trip amid claims he was ‘tricked’ by Beijing
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced backlash over his trip to China amid claims that the UK government has been “tricked” by Beijing....
War Secretary Hegseth Speaks During Nationwide Arsenal of Freedom Tour Stop in Cape Canaveral
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour stop in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Feb. 2. …
LIVE NOW: International Religious Freedom Panel Discussion on Freedom of Belief Red Flags Becoming Normalized
The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit 2026 holds a panel discussion on “When FoRB Red Flags Become Normalized” in Washington at 2 p.m. ET...
Trump Announces New Trade Deal With India With Reduced Reciprocal Tariffs
Oil prices are falling amid signs of U.S.–Iran deescalation. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with India. The Trump administration made...