South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 7 years in jail for bribery
Published: 3:55pm, 26 Jun 2026Updated: 4:53pm, 26 Jun 2026 A South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon-hee, already serving time behind bars...
US and Iran reach peace deal with signing set for Friday, Pakistan says
The United States and Iran have reached a deal to end their war and will hold an official signing ceremony on Friday in Geneva,...
In Maine, Democratic Senate Hopeful Platner Joined by Rep. Khanna With Primary Days Away
BAR HARBOR—At a rally several days before Maine’s primary, Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner told supporters he wasn’t the man he used to be....
In China’s coal country, party chief called to account after fatal safety failures
Published: 4:00pm, 3 Jun 2026Updated: 4:33pm, 3 Jun 2026 Disciplinary authorities in central China are investigating a county-level Communist Party chief following a coal...
Veteran lawyer seeks judicial review over alleged illegal structures on his home
A veteran Hong Kong barrister ordered to demolish alleged illegal structures on his home has lodged a judicial challenge after building authorities refused to...
Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as critic Massie ousted in primary
Published: 8:40am, 20 May 2026Updated: 12:24pm, 20 May 2026 US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky...
LIVE NOW: House Democratic Leader Jeffries Holds Press Conference (Mar. 3)
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference at 2 p.m. ET on March 3. …
China’s ‘necessary’ asset-tokenisation ban targets scams and capital flight, analysts say
With China explicitly banning onshore tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs) while tightening scrutiny of related offshore activities, analysts say the clampdown is aimed at...
Beijing pledges with ‘utmost sincerity’ to continue push to reunite peacefully with Taiwan
Beijing will continue to push for peaceful reunification with Taiwan with the “utmost sincerity”, according to a new year’s message from a senior official...