Bessent Says Australia, India Invited to G7 Meeting on Critical Minerals
SAVAGE, Minnesota—U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries would join a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven...
Japan Works to Diversify Critical Mineral Supplies in Face of China Curbs, PM Says
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said the government is collaborating with its Group of Seven allies to establish a supply chain that minimizes reliance...
North Korean Hackers Using QR Codes to Steal Sensitive Information: FBI
North Korean state-sponsored cyber threat group Kimsuky is targeting American entities via a QR code scheme that can compromise sensitive information, the FBI said...
Death Toll in Philippines Landfill Collapse Rises to 4
CEBU CITY, Philippines– The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday, as...
Member of Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged With Laundering Millions in Drug Proceeds
A key member of a Chinese money-laundering network was charged with allegedly laundering tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds, the U.S. Attorney’s...
US Operations in Venezuela Shatter Beijing’s Influence in Latin America: Analysts
Beijing’s failure to defend its “all-weather” ally Venezuela following the United States’ capture of the nation’s leader Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3 illustrates its...
What to Know About the Drug Causing a Withdrawal Crisis in Fentanyl Users
An adulterant in fentanyl is creating a new crisis of withdrawal symptoms for users and provoking public concern in multiple U.S. cities. The new...
China’s Services PMI Growth Hits 6-Month Low in December: S&P Global Survey
China’s service sector growth slowed to its weakest pace, reaching a six-month low in December, according to a recent survey compiled by S&P Global....
Chinese Asylum Claims Near Record Levels in 2025, UN Data Show
Chinese nationals sought asylum abroad in near-record numbers in 2025, according to preliminary data compiled by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),...