Politics

China's US Treasury holdings dropped from $1.3T to under $800B in a decade. Is this portfolio diversification or economic warfare? The implications stretch far beyond finance.

Trump administration sanctions two Pacific leaders for corruption, but the real target is China's growing influence. How tiny island nations became the frontline of US-China rivalry.

Newly released FBI document shows former Palm Beach police chief claims Trump called in 2006 saying everyone knew about Epstein's behavior, contradicting Trump's denials of prior knowledge.

China successfully tests Mengzhou spacecraft and Long March-10 rocket, marking crucial progress toward 2030 crewed lunar landing. The space race enters a new phase as geopolitical stakes rise.

Washington grand jury refuses to indict six Democratic lawmakers who made video urging U.S. service members to reject unlawful orders, marking another rebuke of prosecutors.

China successfully converted a 27km oil pipeline to transport CO2, offering a cost-effective model for scaling carbon capture technology. Could this infrastructure hack accelerate global decarbonization?

The U.S. plans to send 200 military trainers to Nigeria to combat Islamist militants. But Trump's 'Christian protection' rhetoric raises questions about America's true motives in Africa's most populous nation.

Michael Carrick's flawless start hits first bump with West Ham draw, while Tottenham's Newcastle defeat leaves them just 5 points above relegation in chaotic Premier League midtable.

Tulsi Gabbard dissolves controversial task force meant to root out politicization from spy agencies. What really happened behind closed doors?

A Taiwanese diver's death during underwater recovery of WWII Korean forced laborers' remains highlights the complex intersection of historical reconciliation and modern diplomacy between Japan and South Korea.

Treasury Secretary Bessent's Brazil speech reveals Trump 2.0's nuanced China approach - maintaining ties while reducing risks, plus a Latin America pivot to counter Beijing's influence.

House Ways and Means Committee hearing on foreign political influence criticized both Beijing and Donald Trump, revealing partisan calculations ahead of November midterms.