US appeals court says Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland
A divided US appeal court ruled on Monday that US President Donald Trump can send National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon, despite objections by...
US man arrested in Scotland and convicted of Utah rape faces life in prison
A Utah judge on Monday sentenced a man who appeared to fake his death and flee the United States to avoid arrest on rape...
CK Hutchison gets encouraging signs of a deal with Panama government
A senior Panamanian official said on Monday that Panama will remain flexible and potentially reach an agreement with CK Hutchison as the Latin American...
Ex-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges, citing Trump’s ‘spite’
Former FBI Director James Comey on Monday asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing that the US lawyer who brought...
China AI plan offers hope for robot companions and kids by 2035
When the Chinese government launched the “AI+” initiative in August, it was widely perceived as a new economic stimulus. However, observers may have underestimated...
To avert war, the West must shatter the mirror by which it views China
In the shadow of escalating tensions between the United States and China, Graham Allison’s concept of the Thucydides Trap has become a staple of...
Demolition begins at White House for Trump’s US$250 million ballroom
Published: 5:20am, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 8:40am, 21 Oct 2025 Demolition crews were tearing down part of the White House’s storied East Wing on Monday...
US business lobby urges Trump to end new curbs on exports to China
A lobbying group whose board includes US firms such as Oracle, Amazon and Exxon Mobil is urging the Trump administration to immediately suspend a...
Bolivia’s president-elect says will resume US ties after nearly 2 decades
Published: 2:55am, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 11:57am, 21 Oct 2025 Bolivia’s new pro-business president-elect vowed on Monday to renew diplomatic ties with Washington as the...