US ambassador to Singapore’s ‘substantially larger gifts’ call to mark July 4 rankles
The US ambassador to Singapore, Anjani Sinha, has come under fire in the city state for asking businesses to make “substantially larger” financial contributions...
Israel demolishes UN’s East Jerusalem site in ‘unprecedented attack’ defying international law
Israel demolished structures inside the UN Palestinian refugee agency’s East Jerusalem compound on Tuesday after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned...
April-October US Trade Deficit Shrinks 25 Percent—How Did This Happen?
Since President Donald Trump unveiled the contours of his global tariff plans, the U.S. trade deficit has registered a sharp turnaround after years of...
China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a powerful 50MW gas turbine
China is working on a powerful 50-megawatt gas turbine to propel its next generation of warships and key facilities, according to state media. The...
‘Mad to boost birth rate’: China allows retirees to claim prenatal exam costs, sparks mockery
China’s national health authorities have announced a new policy in Beijing that allows retired people to be reimbursed the cost of a prenatal examination,...
US drone demand puts Indonesia’s strategic balance to the test
Indonesia’s efforts to deepen trade with the United States while maintaining close economic ties with China are being tested after a report revealed Washington...
Russia cheers Trump-Greenland rift while fearing Arctic risks
Russia is watching with glee as US President Donald Trump’s drive to acquire Greenland widens splits with Europe even though his moves could have...
Indonesia strips ex-police officer of citizenship for joining Russian forces
A former Indonesian police officer from an elite paramilitary unit who deserted his post and later claimed he had joined a Russian mercenary force...
Hong Kong’s jobless rate holds steady at 3.8% as economy, consumption improves
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8 per cent over the past three months, with authorities expecting that stronger economic growth and stable...