White House defends Trump calling a female reporter ‘piggy’
The White House on Thursday defended US President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter “piggy” as she questioned him about the late...
US must speed up arms deliveries to Taiwan, create stockpile, Senate hears
Published: 7:05am, 21 Nov 2025Updated: 7:08am, 21 Nov 2025 Washington needs to accelerate arms sales to Taiwan and help establish a regional contingency stockpile...
‘Close the loopholes’: US officials urge tougher chip rules to limit China gains
Washington should tighten its export controls by adding inspection staff and plugging loopholes to slow Beijing’s chipmaking advances and curb evasion efforts with support...
Zelensky says ready to work with Trump on US plan to end Ukraine war
Published: 6:40am, 21 Nov 2025Updated: 10:00am, 21 Nov 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after talks with a top US Army official on Thursday...
China has lent more to US than any other country since 2000, report finds
China’s lending since the turn of the century has been “vastly” larger than previously understood, with loans and grants increasingly going to developed countries...
US unveils plan for oil and gas auctions off California and Alaska
The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled a five-year plan to hold as many as 34 auctions for oil and gas drilling rights leases in...
As China’s tech rises, companies must rethink their R&D strategy
For years, many foreign companies treated China as a vast consumer base or a low-cost manufacturing hub. Now that paradigm is shifting dramatically. China...
Judge orders US government to end National Guard deployment in Washington
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to end its months-long deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital....
Fire disrupts Cop30 talks in Brazil as negotiators reach critical last days
Fire disrupted United Nations climate talks in Brazil on Thursday, forcing evacuations of several buildings with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet...