Donald Trump built a US$5 million White House helipad. Don’t expect Xi Jinping to use it
US President Donald Trump has been very eager to show off to Chinese leader Xi Jinping his new US$5 million White House helipad, his latest bid to stamp his image on Washington. While Xi might act impressed and compliment the US president on his latest building...
Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?
As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere. Read More
Grief and pain flow at hearing for Canadian suicide poison vendor Kenneth Law
Relatives of people who committed suicide using poison sold by a Canadian man gave wrenching accounts of pain and loss on Wednesday in court before a judge tasked with deciding the former chef’s prison term. Kenneth Law pleaded guilty in May to aiding in the suicide...
All you need to know about a state visit, as White House rolls out red carpet for Xi
A grand military welcome, a state dinner, tea at the White House and a tour of the National Archives: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington will see his American counterpart, Donald Trump, roll out the pomp and pageantry. The United States’ capital...
Indian sailor killed in attack on vessel in Hormuz, India and Oman authorities say
An attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday killed an Indian sailor, Omani and Indian authorities said, with the latter condemning the ongoing attacks in the vital shipping lane. Since the start of the Middle East war, Iran has sought to impose its...
Paraguay’s president urges UN to let Taiwan in, calls island’s exclusion ‘a stain’
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that his country “is not neutral” on the Taiwan Strait, pledging support for the self-ruled island and calling for its “full and meaningful participation” in the UN system....
Iran Refuses to Hold Talks With US Until It Fulfills Iran’s Conditions – Security Council
TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Iran will not hold any talks with the US until Tehran's conditions are met, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said on Wednesday. Read More
Pacing problem: can AI fears overcome US-China race dynamics and force a slowdown?
From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong
Trump’s Board of Peace proposes US$2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan
German chemicals giant reveals details of downsizing
German chemicals giant reveals details of downsizing
Japan finds child’s body on island, possibly missing boy
Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attack
Lavrov-Rubio Meeting Ends in New York After Approximately 1 Hour
NATO Reconnaissance Aircraft Flying Near Russia’s Kaliningrad Region Borders for 3rd Day
