Nick Reiner, the 32 year old son of acclaimed filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday to face charges connected to the killing of his parents. Prosecutors have charged him with two counts of first degree
Europe’s trade deficit with China continues to grow, raising difficult questions in Brussels about whether the European Union is offering the kinds of goods China is most willing and able to buy. While Europe remains strong in several high value industries, analysts say
The United States military has confirmed another deadly strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people as Washington continues to expand its use of military force against transnational criminal networks. The incident was announced on
China has confirmed that it has begun issuing its first general licences for the export of rare earth elements, marking a notable shift in how the country manages overseas access to some of the world’s most critical industrial minerals. Beijing said the new
China’s military has accused Japan of increasing the risk of a space arms race, as a diplomatic war of words between the two neighbours continues to intensify. Commentaries published in the People’s Liberation Army Daily, the official newspaper of China’s armed forces, criticised
China’s youth unemployment rate has shown signs of easing, offering a measure of relief to policymakers concerned about job prospects for younger workers amid a slowing economy. While the improvement has been modest, officials and economists say it reflects the gradual impact of
China has strongly condemned the United States after Washington approved a major weapons package for Taiwan valued at around 11 billion dollars, warning that the move seriously undermines Chinese sovereignty and risks further destabilising cross strait relations. Beijing described the decision as a
The Philippines is set to receive up to 3.5 billion dollars in new United States defence support after lawmakers in Washington approved a package of loans and grants aimed at strengthening Manila’s ability to respond to growing regional security pressures. The funding was
A Chinese city at the centre of the global Covid-19 outbreak has launched a sweeping legal challenge against a US state, marking a sharp escalation in the long running blame battle over the pandemic’s origins and impact. The municipal government of Wuhan has
China’s state broadcaster CCTV has removed a short film about food delivery work after a wave of public criticism accused it of glossing over the harsh realities faced by millions of gig economy workers. The video, which aired briefly on CCTV platforms, presented
