China’s long running oil for loan arrangements with Venezuela are facing growing uncertainty as analysts assess how a political transition in Caracas could affect billions of dollars in outstanding obligations. Over the past two decades, Beijing extended large scale financing to Venezuela in
An 11 year old Palestinian girl has been killed by Israeli gunfire in a designated safe zone in Gaza, according to local health officials, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness of the ceasefire that has been in place for nearly three months. The
Russia has sharply criticised proposals to deploy European peacekeepers to Ukraine, calling the idea dangerous and accusing Kyiv and its Western backers of forming an “axis of war”, as Ukrainian officials say security guarantees from the United States are essentially ready. The exchange
South Korea’s main conservative party has issued a formal apology over former president Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, signalling a renewed effort to distance itself from a political episode that triggered a constitutional crisis and ultimately led to the collapse
A former People’s Liberation Army soldier has been remanded in custody in Hong Kong after being accused of operating an illegal ride hailing service, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts against unlicensed transport activities in the city. The defendant, Zeng Yulin, 39, appeared before a
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a social worker to two years and three months in prison after finding that he abused his professional position to engage in a sexual relationship with a teenage girl, betraying her trust and attempting to normalise the
China says years of trade friction and technology restrictions imposed by the United States have strengthened its determination to pursue independent innovation, with officials claiming progress in reducing reliance on foreign suppliers for critical technologies. In commentary published during the first year of
The United States and China may be able to strike a workable balance in Venezuela’s energy sector, according to US energy secretary Chris Wright, who said cooperation is possible as long as Washington remains the dominant force shaping the flow of Venezuelan oil.
US President Donald Trump has proposed an ambitious US$1.5 trillion military spending plan, branding it a vision for a “dream military” designed to secure American dominance in an increasingly competitive global landscape. The proposal has sparked debate among analysts over its feasibility and
A senior Chinese semiconductor expert has advised mainland companies to remain cautious when considering purchases of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, warning that the United States’ changing approach to advanced chip exports makes long term intentions difficult to read. Wei Shaojun, vice president
