Europe exposed to US on energy supplies
Analysis shows that Europe’s decision to replace Russian gas with US liquefied natural gas has left the EU and UK increasingly dependent on American energy supplies, giving Donald Trump significant…
China rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ reaffirms UN support
China remains firmly committed to genuine multilateralism and to upholding the international system centered on the United Nations, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday. His remarks came…
Merz hedges bets by wooing India
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Asia highlighted Berlin’s push to rebalance its economic and strategic partnerships as Germany’s export-driven model comes under strain. With ties simultaneously tense with…
Hundred dead in flooding in Southern Africa
Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains has killed more than 100 people across southern Africa, prompting large-scale evacuations and rescue efforts. Weeks of intense rainfall have struck South Africa, Mozambique,…
Canadian PM scores a hit in China
China and Canada have agreed to ease tariffs, signalling a reset in relations after a high-level meeting in Beijing between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Mark Carney. China will…
Trump warns of ‘day of reckoning’ in Minnesota
On Tuesday Donald Trump warned that a “day of reckoning and retribution” was coming to Minnesota as protests continued following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration…
‘Are You Dead?’ App takes China by storm
An app bluntly titled “Are You Dead?” has climbed to the top of China’s paid app charts, reflecting growing anxieties among people who live alone. Launched in May 2025, the…
Trump turns his sights to Cuba
US President Trump has vowed to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money to Cuba, urging the communist-run island to strike a deal with Washington as pressure intensifies. “THERE WILL…
AI starts to take a toll on UK jobs market
Britain’s hiring market has become the most competitive among major economies as both jobseekers and recruiters grapple with the growing influence of AI. LinkedIn data shows the UK is facing…
US oil giants snub Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
Trump urged oil executives to commit at least $100 billion in spending on Venezuela’s energy sector, but the proposal drew a lukewarm response at a White House meeting with industry…