Trump Threatens to Block Cooking Oil Trade With China—What to Know
The U.S.–China trade battle continues to heat up, and now cooking oil is in the spotlight. President Donald Trump said China’s decision not to...
FCC Moves to Bar Hong Kong Telecom Carrier From US Networks
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken action to expel one of Hong Kong’s largest telecom carriers from operating in the United States,...
As Beijing Tightens Hold on Burma, Fractures Emerge
When the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) invited two dozen global heads of state to Tianjin, China, ahead of its massive war anniversary parade last...
Defence Officials Downplay Fears Australia–Indonesia Deal Could Aid Russia
Defence officials have steered away from concerns that the ongoing Australia-Indonesia defence deal will benefit the Russian military amid earlier reports of an airbase...
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger Passes Away at 90
New Zealand’s prime minister from 1990 to 1997, Jim Bolger, has died at the age of 90. He played a key role in transforming...
ASML Prepared for China’s Grip on Rare Earths, CFO Says
ASML is prepared for the Chinese regime’s tighter curbs on rare earth materials, its Chief Financial Officer Roger Dassen said on Wednesday. The Dutch...
Trump Says India Agreed to Stop Buying Oil From Russia
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 15 that India has pledged to stop purchasing oil from Russia within a short period, a decision that...
Foreign Espionage Arrests Up 50 Percent: FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel said on Oct. 15 that the agency is cracking down on espionage by foreign adversaries, with an increase in arrests...
US Will Set Price Floors to Shield Strategic Industries From CCP Influence: Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Oct. 15 that the United States will be using its investments in strategic industries to set “price...