US sanctions Chinese firms over alleged military supplies to Cuba
The United States has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies it accuses of supplying equipment and components to Cuba’s military, as Washington intensifies pressure on Havana’s foreign suppliers and expands its authority to target businesses operating on the...
Cuba detains award-winning journalist Yoani Sanchez
Cuban State Security agents detained Yoani Sanchez, the award-winning founder and director of the independent news outlet 14ymedio, in Havana on Thursday morning amid the latest government crackdown on independent journalists. It was the third detention of an...
Chinese scientists chill atoms to record low on Tiangong space station
Chinese scientists have chilled atoms aboard the Tiangong space station to the lowest temperature ever measured, smashing US and German records and paving the way for ultra-precise space sensors that could find hidden minerals, track climate change and test Einstein’s...
‘J.D., habibi’: Arabs celebrate as Michigan’s El-Sayed mocks foes with term of affection
From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign...
‘J.D., habibi’: Arabs celebrate as Michigan’s El-Sayed mocks foes with term of affection
From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign...
‘J.D., habibi’: Arabs celebrate as Michigan’s El-Sayed mocks foes with term of affection
From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign...
Melania Trump hosts Ukraine, Russia officials, calls for ‘more enduring’ truce
Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump’s wife, joined representatives from Russia and Ukraine on Thursday at a White House event to recognise a recent six-day ceasefire she helped broker in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky. The event followed US officials’...
Iran says 5 tankers catch fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says 5 tankers catch fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz
After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?
After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?
After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?
British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction
British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction
Domestic helper arrested after 5-month-old baby found unconscious at Yuen Long home



