The United States’ latest move to impose secondary tariffs on countries trading with Iran is expected to raise China’s oil import costs in the short term and force Beijing to reassess how it manages one of its most sensitive overseas economic relationships. Analysts
The United States has unveiled a new military strategy aimed at securing what it calls overwhelming dominance in artificial intelligence, as Washington seeks to stay ahead of China in the accelerating race to apply AI to warfare and defence planning. Senior US defence
Taiwan has begun early-stage joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the United States, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen ammunition resilience amid fears of a potential blockade or high-intensity conflict with China. The move reflects growing concern in Taipei about
Two China-flagged supertankers sailing toward Venezuela to load crude oil have abruptly reversed course and headed back to Asia, raising fresh doubts over whether the South American producer will resume large-scale direct exports to its main buyer any time soon. The movements, revealed
Nearly a decade after his death, Muhammad Ali’s legacy is being formally honoured by the United States with the release of a commemorative postage stamp, turning one of the boxing legend’s most famous jokes into reality. Ali once quipped that becoming a stamp
Hong Kong trainer Francis Lui Kin-wai is leaving nothing to chance as he prepares a powerful three-horse assault on Wednesday’s Group Three January Cup at Happy Valley Racecourse, aiming to add another major prize to his already distinguished career. Lui will saddle Chancheng
Honduras’s electoral authorities have rejected an order from the outgoing president calling for a recount of November’s presidential election, declaring the move illegal and unconstitutional. The decision confirms the victory of conservative businessman Nasry Asfura, whose win has been contested amid political tension
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch, has emerged as a symbolic rallying figure for some Iranians as nationwide protests continue to challenge the authority of the Islamic Republic. Living in exile for nearly five decades, Pahlavi has seen a surge of
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Iran’s current leadership may be approaching its final days, as mass protests continue to sweep across the country and reports of violent crackdowns intensify. His comments add to growing international scrutiny of Tehran’s response to the
Greenland’s government has firmly rejected the idea of any United States takeover of the Arctic island, saying its security should be ensured through Nato rather than unilateral control by Washington. The statement marks one of the clearest positions yet from Greenlandic authorities as
