Race against time for two trapped in Laos cave as rescuers search for new ways in
Rescuers in Laos are racing against time to find two men trapped in a flooded cave network for almost two weeks, with efforts turning to a search of dense jungle…
Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Trump administration has signaled to Republican congressional leaders that it plans to drop the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, though it was unclear how firm or permanent that plan is,…
China’s new outbound investment rules to take effect on July 1, bolstering opening-up while safeguarding national security
China on Monday released a new regulation on outbound investment, which will officially enter into force on July 1, aiming to further bolster opening-up, while safeguarding national security and development…
Extreme winds and sandstorm hit Harbin, turning daytime dark as severe convective weather strikes amid rare May high temperatures
The city of Harbin in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province was hit by extreme strong winds and sandstorm weather at around 5 pm on Sunday, with gusts reaching level 13 and…
Trump’s second term risks stalling on multiple fronts
President Donald Trump is increasingly threatened by a self-made problem. His determination to impose unrestrained personal power — which crushed resistance in his first year back in the White House…
Colombian presidency goes to runoff election that could redefine relations with the US
In a surprisingly strong performance, right-wing outsider candidate Abelardo de la Espriella will face leftist candidate senator Iván Cepeda in a June runoff election to decide Colombia’s presidency, setting the…