A strong, visionary leader is needed as next secretary general as Iran war rages during one of most ‘unpredictable times geopolitically’.
7 Aug 2026 - 11:07PM videocam
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping.
25 Jul 2026 - 12:30PM videocam
The pair – both residents of Staten Island in New York – are facing jail terms and fines for exporting native species without a licence.
White House says pact hinges on Riyadh joining Abraham Accords, a condition analysts say the kingdom is unlikely to accept.
24 Jul 2026 - 3:26PM videocam
‘Forced labour’ duties replace Trump administration’s original sweeping levies but are unlikely to generate the same level of global shock.
25 Jul 2026 - 6:38AM videocam
Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s competitive edge as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry.
Chinese peacekeeping roles are ‘concentrated in strategically sensitive regions’ to gain intelligence, House Foreign Affairs Committee told.
23 Jul 2026 - 5:51AM videocam
These are the first American service members killed due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war.
Community leaders warn US president’s explosive China election-interference allegations may see rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
31 Jul 2026 - 4:53AM videocam
State Department says 2020 order remains in effect as city still lacks sufficient autonomy for different treatment from mainland China.
Analysts claim Washington needs to slow down Chinese momentum and speed up US technology advances now or fall well behind the Asian giant.
15 Jul 2026 - 7:09AM videocam
Unknown individuals are alleged to have broken into a California museum and vandalised exhibits.
German firm TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean of South Korea to Canadian submarine agreement in a move expected to strengthen ties with Nato.
US president’s impatience and distrust of multilateral groupings has Nato’s 31 other members walking on eggshells before next week’s key meeting.
6 Jul 2026 - 11:02PM videocam
Tokyo expected stronger US support after Beijing retaliated over Taiwan comments, but analysts say Washington has held back.
2 Jul 2026 - 4:07PM videocam
Witnesses urge investment in AI, robotics and chips, warning US research cuts risk eroding America’s technological edge.
Analysts say modest meeting outcomes and shrinking institutional channels leave diplomacy unduly reliant on the leaders’ personal rapport.
27 Jun 2026 - 5:02AM videocam
Witnesses say decades of technology theft have strengthened Beijing, while others caution against broad anti-China measures.
26 Jun 2026 - 11:52PM videocam
US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.
24 Jun 2026 - 4:45PM videocam
Experts say slow responses, aid cuts and misinformation expose gaps in global health defences despite Covid lessons.
US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.
19 Jun 2026 - 6:19AM videocam
US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.
18 Jun 2026 - 3:36PM videocam
Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.
17 Jun 2026 - 4:04PM videocam
Terms of the accord remain secret nearly a day after the announcement to end the conflict, with leaders due in Switzerland on Friday.
16 Jun 2026 - 5:18AM videocam
Agreement set to end US naval blockade and establish 60-day window to dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme.
Chinese intelligence allegedly used internet domains to blackmail Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information.
16 Jun 2026 - 4:07AM videocam
North Korean leader says strengthening relations with China is the country’s ‘most important strategic mission’, according to state media.
9 Jun 2026 - 7:08PM videocam
Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.
11 Jun 2026 - 11:46PM videocam
According to court documents, Thomas Weir Pauken II worked at the ‘direction and control’ of Chinese officials for at least seven years.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:05PM videocam
Trump administration threatens tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies over failure to ban goods made with forced labour.
4 Jun 2026 - 9:54PM videocam