Taiwanese Defense Minister ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About US Arms Sale Deal
Taiwanese Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on May 19 that he was “cautiously optimistic” about an arms sales deal with the United States that...
China hails latest breakthrough on space solar power technology
Chinese researchers have built a wireless power transmission system capable of beaming kilowatt-level energy to multiple moving targets simultaneously, potentially a major step towards...
Spain investigates ex-prime minister Zapatero over airline bailout scandal
Spain’s former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with...
Pakistani man who killed TikTok star Sana Yousaf for rejecting him sentenced to death
A Pakistani court sentenced a man to death on Tuesday for murdering a teenage influencer last year after she had repeatedly rejected his advances....
Hong Kong urged to prioritise hydrogen adoption to meet carbon neutrality goal
Published: 8:32pm, 19 May 2026Updated: 9:41pm, 19 May 2026 Hong Kong should prioritise the adoption of hydrogen and related facilities such as refuelling stations...
Despite summit pledges, don’t expect US-China trade to improve
At last week’s summit in Beijing, the presidents of China and the United States pledged to steer towards a stable and constructive relationship. The...
Taiwan Open to Direct Trump–Lai Call After US–China Summit
Taiwan has offered to arrange a direct phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Chen...
US Announces Fresh 30-Day Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil to ‘Vulnerable Nations’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on May 18 another 30-day sanctions waiver allowing the purchase of Russian seaborne oil to aid “energy-vulnerable” countries hit...
From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s video jibes at Trump are online hit in China
The Iranian embassy in Beijing has released an animated rap video featuring internet memes and pop culture to mock US leaders and celebrate Iran’s...