Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has voiced “serious concerns” over China’s intensified inspections of Panama-flagged vessels, vowing that the US “stands firmly” with...
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, amid Epstein files furore
US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post on Thursday, a White House official said, following mounting frustration with her...
Trump tariffs cast shadow as US-China trade shrinks ahead of leaders’ meet
Direct trade between China and the United States continues to shrink, new US government data showed on Thursday, as the anniversary of “Liberation Day”...
Tai Po blaze hearing: property firm failed to identify, follow up on fire hazards
An employee of the property management firm at Hong Kong’s inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate has admitted the company failed in its contractual...
Man stabs 4 children to death at Uganda kindergarten
Four children were stabbed to death on Thursday at a kindergarten in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, police said. The male suspect, in his thirties, gained...
Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade
About 40 countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran holding “the global economy hostage”, Britain said on...
What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path
The US is likely to “escalate to de-escalate” its conflict with Iran, planning more aggressive strikes in the coming weeks to force a resolution,...
China’s Iran war strategy, Trump’s Hormuz ask: 7 global relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like...
US crude tops US$110, Wall Street falls after Trump vows more Iran attacks
Stocks slumped and oil prices soared on Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the US will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer...