The relaxation of the United States’ export controls for Nvidia’s H20 chips won brief applause in China – while raising longer-term concerns about whether Chinese firms will over-rely on foreign artificial intelligence chips. During a trip to China on July 15, Nvidia Chief
WASHINGTON - Another 10 hostages will be released from Gaza shortly, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, without providing additional details.
A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said on Friday that Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire supported by Turkey, Jordan and neighbors.
The United States National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said on Friday that recent media reports on the crash of an Air India Boeing Dreamliner that killed 260 people were premature and speculative.
Stagnant wages, rising underemployment and limited upward mobility reveal a labour market defined more by quantity than quality, say two academics.
BRASILIA - With dark jeans pulled over an ankle monitor attached just hours earlier, Brazil's right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro made clear on Friday that the humiliation of court-ordered restraints would not curb his role in global politics.
WASHINGTON - Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will testify at a U.S. House panel hearing on Wednesday about countering China's \"economic coercion against democracies,\" the committee said on Friday.
More than a third of Pingxi's 4,300 residents are aged 65 and older.
Israeli military said late on Friday that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after air raid sirens sounded in several areas across Israel.
WASHINGTON - Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project and is confident that all issues raised will be resolved.
WASHINGTON - Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project and is confident that all issues raised will be resolved.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan said it held productive trade talks with the U.S. in Washington on Friday to advance economic cooperation, according to a statement from the South Asian country's finance ministry.
Thousands are arrested in compounds that rights organizations say are populated by victims of human trafficking.
Ishiba’s comments have raised eyebrows among voters, alarmed policymakers and drawn blowback from politicians.
The aircraft made a premature take-off before gaining the necessary speed, said an aviation expert.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, European decision-making has become dominated by the conflict. It has even distorted our vision of what Europe is, along with the considerable discomfort of an eroding transatlantic security partnership and multiple other foreign
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) cited unnamed sources to report that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his EU counterpart that China doesn’t want Russia to lose in Ukraine because the US’s whole focus might then shift to China. His alleged remarks were spun by the
Thomas Lembong insists his arrest and prosecution were politically motivated.
There were 273 climbing accidents recorded in Mount Rinjani National Park between 2016 and 2024.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (Jul 18) that it was "still too early" for the government to decide whether to approve Nick Adams as the next US ambassador to Malaysia.
The country is increasingly sensitive about rare earths and its control over the supply.
Authorities expand raids to nine of country’s 25 provinces.
Both countries agreed to carry on a “constructive dialogue” on tariffs.
They are particularly worried about the uncertainty over tariffs on transshipped goods.
MOSCOW - Russia has built up a certain immunity to Western sanctions and adapted to them, the Kremlin said on Friday, after the European Union agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Moscow, including measures aimed at its oil industry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed missile supplies and funding for interceptor drones to counteract Russian attacks in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.
Nick Adams has harshly criticised Islam and shown support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiations with Russia needed \"more momentum\" and that he had asked new National Security and Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov to \"intensify the negotiation track\".
GENEVA - The head of the United Nations human rights office called on Friday for Syria's interim authorities to ensure accountability and justice for killings and rights violations in the southern city of Sweida.
Unregulated construction of hotels and guest houses has sparked major environmental concerns.
The "patriots only" Legislative Council has been closely aligned with the administration’s goals – until now.
Growth hit 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, official data showed on July 15.
Emperor Emeritus Akihito was diagnosed in May with myocardial ischemia.
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Beijing forces concessions, Tokyo makes long-term investments Scott Foster interprets how China and Japan are taking divergent approaches in navigating Trump’s tariff
The man in his 20s is accused of sexually assaulting the victim and filming the brutal attack.
She said Chinese pressure on Taiwan had only escalated over the past few years, but that the island’s people were peace-loving.
MANILA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will visit the United States next week with a clear message to President Donald Trump that the Philippines must become economically stronger if it is to serve as a truly robust partner, an official said on Friday.
The Bihar government announced compensation of 4 million rupees to the families of those who died.
It is calling for fighters to “return to the legal fold” ahead of a slated election.