Biden, Xi agree to ease tensions WOODSIDE, (United States): US President Joe Biden hailed his “most constructive” talks with Chinese President Xi... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
World Biden, Xi’s ‘blunt’ talks yield deals on military, fentanyl WOODSIDE: US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on Wednesday to open a presidential hotline,... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 08:07pm
World US, China announce new economic working groups WASHINGTON: The United States and China on Friday announced two new working groups on economic and financial policy,... Published 23 Sep, 2023 12:30am
World China says imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Monday it is imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations after a... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Technology ‘Stamp of approval’: Twitter’s Musk amplifies misinformation WASHINGTON: Elon Musk promised to make Twitter the “most accurate source of information about the world,” but he has... Published 19 Apr, 2023 11:20am
World Biden tells congressional leaders that Ukraine, COVID are priorities WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that securing funding for Ukraine and COVID-19 are his priorities... Published 29 Nov, 2022 11:07pm
Print Pelosi to step down from US House leadership, remain in Congress WASHINGTON: US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to hold that influential post, said on... Published 18 Nov, 2022 07:32am
Editorials Xi-Biden meeting EDITORIAL: Earlier this year as US legislator Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan spiking tensions between China and the... Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am
World Pelosi to step down as top Democrat after Republicans take House WASHINGTON: Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing first female speaker of the US House of Representatives, said... Published 17 Nov, 2022 11:23pm
World Republicans take control of US House, Congress split: projections WASHINGTON: Republicans on Wednesday took control of the US House of Representatives from Democrats, networks said,... Published 17 Nov, 2022 11:13am
World Win or lose, Pelosi wants Republican cooperation on climate SHARM EL SHEIKH: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at UN climate talks in Egypt on Thursday that she hopes... Published 10 Nov, 2022 09:07pm
World Pelosi says attack on her husband will affect decision whether to retire US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday the recent attack on her husband by a hammer-wielding intruder in their... Published 08 Nov, 2022 10:55am
World Pelosi says husband’s attack highlights ‘fear’ in tense US political climate WASHINGTON: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday a violent attack on her husband had highlighted the “fear” felt... Published 05 Nov, 2022 10:52am
World Biden votes in US midterm elections WILMINGTON: President Joe Biden cast his ballot in the US midterms Saturday, participating in early voting ahead of... Published 31 Oct, 2022 05:55am
World Man arrested in attack on US House Speaker Pelosi’s spouse faces charges SAN FRANCISCO: A man who clubbed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband over the head with a hammer, shouting,... Published 29 Oct, 2022 03:39pm
World Pelosi’s husband assaulted with hammer at home SAN FRANCISCO: A hammer-wielding man attacked US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband during a break-in at the... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:39am
World US House Speaker Pelosi’s husband ‘violently assaulted’ WASHINGTON: Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was “violently assaulted” after a break-in at... Published 28 Oct, 2022 06:55pm
World Pelosi in Armenia after Azerbaijan border clashes YEREVAN: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived Saturday in Armenia, days after the Caucasus country’s deadly border... Published 17 Sep, 2022 09:35pm
World US Speaker Pelosi to travel to Armenia after clashes BERLIN: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will travel to Armenia on Saturday following deadly border clashes with... Published 16 Sep, 2022 06:11pm
World Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: Putin, Xi meet for high-stake talks Will be joined by leaders of India, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran and several other countries for the meeting on Thursday and Friday Updated 15 Sep, 2022 11:41am
World French lawmakers visit Taiwan TAIPEI: A group of French lawmakers landed in Taiwan on Wednesday, the first high-level European delegation since... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:45am
World Biden 'sure' he will see Xi if Chinese leader attends G20 meetings WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he is "sure" he will see Xi Jinping if his Chinese... Published 07 Sep, 2022 12:07am
Print US approves $1.1 billion in arms for Taiwan, angering China WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, vowing to keep boosting ... Updated 04 Sep, 2022 09:10am
World US, Taiwan to launch formal trade talks in autumn WASHINGTON: The United States and Taiwan announced on Wednesday objectives for trade negotiations set for the early... Published 18 Aug, 2022 11:39am
World German fighter jets en route to Australia as Berlin shifts focus to Indo-Pacific BERLIN: Germany is sending 13 military aircraft to joint exercises in Australia, the air force’s largest peacetime... Published 16 Aug, 2022 03:59am
World Ukraine accuses Russia of using nuclear plant for deadly rocket attack KYIV: Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of exploiting its capture of a nuclear power plant to fire rockets at a... Published 10 Aug, 2022 11:10pm
Opinion Flight tracking exposure irks billionaires and baddies How to upset Russian freight companies, Elon Musk, Chinese authorities and Kylie Jenner in one go? Track their ... Published 08 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Opinion Frozen US-China cooperation presents new hitch for global warming Beijing is freezing its cooperation with Washington on global warming, but experts are hoping that, for the sake of... Published 07 Aug, 2022 05:41am
World Blinken commits US to defending Philippines against armed attacks MANILA: Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to... Updated 06 Aug, 2022 10:54pm
Editorials Pelosi’s Taiwan visit: ‘egregious provocation’ EDITORIAL: Defying President Joe Biden’s advice and provoking President Xi Jinping’s stark warning, the US House... Published 06 Aug, 2022 04:02am
