US Congress urged to curb China’s influence in Indo-Pacific
China is systematically exploiting US weaknesses and inconsistencies to expand its reach in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, but it also faces...
As fourth plenum looms, China braces for a major Central Committee shakeup
The fourth plenum of China’s ruling Communist Party taking place this month will be closely watched for potential reshuffles, with at least nine members...
US lawmakers push expanded chip export curbs on China
A bipartisan group of American lawmakers is pushing for a “dramatic” expansion of export controls on chip manufacturing equipment to China and alignment from...
Ecuador president’s motorcade attacked by crowd throwing rocks, possible gunfire
Published: 5:42am, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 7:21am, 8 Oct 2025 Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s car was surrounded by a group of around 500 people throwing...
Investment from both US and China can boost Pakistan’s strategic autonomy
The United States is pouring billions into rare earth supply chains to counter Chinese supremacy amid an ongoing rivalry between the two countries. Against...
Trump’s Insurrection Act threat escalates showdown with Democratic US cities
Hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers gathered on Tuesday at an Army facility outside Chicago, as Donald Trump’s threat to invoke an anti-insurrection law...
Trump says ‘real chance’ to end Gaza war, Hamas seeks US guarantees
Published: 4:09am, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 10:13am, 8 Oct 2025 US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a “real chance” to end the...
Trump talks up Canada deal chances during PM Carney’s visit
US President Donald Trump struck a friendly tone with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, hailing progress towards a trade deal but offering...
Trump’s Afghan airbase gambit unites India, Pakistan and China in opposition
US President Donald Trump’s bid to regain control of the strategic Bagram airbase in Afghanistan has achieved an unlikely feat – bringing India, Pakistan...