Top Trump Officials Pushed The Covid-19 Lab-leak Theory. Investigators Had Doubts.
On several occasions, previous President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo embraced the controversial lab-leak theory in public remarks, going wel
5 Takeaways From Britain's G-7 Summit
CARBIS BAY, England — The G7 have still got juice. Or at least that's the message leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies tried to send on Sunday by
U.S. And Europe Converge On Historic Rebuke Of China
Leaders from the G7 wealthy democracies on Sunday admonished China for its human rights abuses and unfair economic practices — creating the strongest collecti
G-7 Leaders Fighting On 2 Fronts
In terms of serious summit business, the leaders will be talking about China today and, below the surface, it's Brexit tensions that threaten to disrupt proceed
Pikachus And Kate Middleton Win The Day At G-7, Obviously
You know what they say: give Pikachu and Kate Middleton an inch, and they'll win the news cycle. Let's get down to business. What was today's most memorable sum
Senate China Bill Heads For Next Steep Climb In House
The House is expected to take up those bills — which likely would be taken to the floor in pieces rather than as one package — in late June or…
The Never-ending, Ever-frustrating Hunt For The ‘Biden Doctrine’
In all fairness, it's not just New York magazine that's searching for this ever-elusive, unless it's-totally-right-there, except what-does-it-really-even-mean a
China Censors Lady Gaga And Justin Bieber From ‘Friends’ Episode
Chinese fans of the popular sitcom "Friends" were furious after censors cut guest stars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Korean boyband BTS from the much-awaited re
John Cena Apologises For Calling Taiwan A Country
John Cena | Matthew Simmons/a news agency for Paramount Pictures "Fast & Furious 9" star John Cena made a U-turn Tuesday, apologising to Chinese fans after
China Goes Online To Mock ‘Beautiful Sight’ Of US Capitol Chaos
China's internet erupted in mirth at America's troubled democracy after supporters of President Donald Trump broke into the US Capitol, comparing the chaos to t
Pompeo Says Trump Administration 'not Finished Yet' On China
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said the US is "not finished yet" when it comes to getting tough on China, with just over two months left in the
US Drone Sale To Taiwan Crosses Key Hurdle, Nears Approval: Sources
The sale of four sophisticated US-made aerial drones to Taiwan has crossed a key hurdle in Congress and is at the last stage of approval, sources said on Monday
Bigger Roles For Asia Amid US-China Tensions: Forum
Countries in Asia can step up to take on bigger roles in the gaps created by tensions between the US and China, but they need to do so sensitively, said…
Joe Biden, If Elected, Would Consult Allies On Future Of US Tariffs On China: Advisers
WASHINGTON/Democrat Joe Biden would immediately consult with America's main allies before deciding on the future of US tariffs on China, seeking "collectiv
US Plays Down China Sanctions Over Taiwan Arms
WASHINGTONA US official on Wednesday (Oct 28) played down China's threats to punish US companies for selling arms to Taiwan, stating that Beijing, not Washingto
US State Department Approves US$2.37b More In Potential Arms Sales To Taiwan: Pentagon
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 100 Boeing-made Harpoon Coastal Defence Systems to Taiwan in a deal that has a potential value of up
'Murder Hornet' Nest Vacuumed Out Of Tree In Washington
A team of entomologists in full-body protective gear vacuumed Asian giant hornets out of a tree in Washington state on Saturday (Oct 24), eradicating the first
US State Department Approves $2.5b In Potential Arms Sales To Taiwan: Pentagon
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a total val
Pentagon Chief Stresses Stronger Alliances To Counter China, Russia
Defence Secretary Mark Esper revealed a new initiative on Tuesday (Oct 20) to strengthen and expand US alliances with "like-minded democracies" to cou
Nigeria Is Only African Country Barred From 2022 US Visa Lottery
Nigerians have been barred from participating in the United States' visa lottery in 2022. This was disclosed in a document titled 'Instructions for the 2022 div