China-EU trade talks begin in Beijing amid low hopes for breakthrough
China and the EU begin trade talks in Beijing, with officials seeking limited progress and hoping to prevent a wider trade conflict.
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Xi Jinping's US Visit Lifts Mood, But Political Divide Remains
Xi Jinping's US visit eased tensions briefly, but political divisions and disputes over trade, technology and investment still threaten US-China ties.
Experts urge US to replace broad Chinese EV curbs with targeted safeguards
Experts call for targeted safeguards and strategic cooperation with Chinese EV and battery firms to protect US automakers without harming global
Trump to Award Musk, Brin, Huang and Su Top US Science Medal
Donald Trump will present Elon Musk, Sergei Brin, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su with the National Medal of Science at a White House ceremony.
Trump says he deserves 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, but doubts he’ll win
Donald Trump says he deserves the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize but doubts the Norwegian Nobel Committee will select him when it announces the award.
Trump wants to turn Florida golf club into Camp David-style retreat
The White House says Donald Trump wants to convert his Florida golf course into a presidential retreat modeled on Camp David.
China’s Thorium Nuclear Clock Six Times More Stable Than Vienna’s, Studies Show
China's thorium-229 nuclear clock is about six times more stable than Vienna's, marking progress in next-generation timekeeping technology.
China and US Agree Iran Must Uphold Pledge Against Nuclear Weapons
China and the US take a clearer joint position on Iran as closer ties and future Xi-Trump summits could create diplomatic opportunities for Tehran.
Residents sue woman over alleged markup in resale of 196 parking spaces
Residents in Changsha sued a woman who bought 196 parking spaces and resold them to neighbours at a significant markup.
Canada Replace Injured Larin, Buchanan For USA International Friendly
Canada have replaced injured Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan with Marcus Caldeira and Theo Corbeanu ahead of their USA friendly in Minnesota.
PIIE forecasts China’s growth slowing to 4.3% in 2027 as demand weakens
PIIE expects China’s growth to slow as weak domestic demand, property woes and fading exports weigh on the economy despite resilient global growth.
British Airways Flight BA295 Emergency: Plane Drops 28,000 Feet Over Ireland, Returns to London Heathrow
British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago fell from about 37,000 ft to about 9,000 ft, squawked 7700 and returned to Heathrow. The …
Hong Kong Investor Nets US$30 Million After 40% Asking Price Cut
A Hong Kong investor earned US$30.2 million from a Tsim Sha Tsui retail sale despite cutting the original asking price by 40%.
Russia places contacts under observation after lab worker dies of unknown pneumonia
Russia placed identified contacts under medical observation after a lab worker died of pneumonia of unknown origin; tests so far are negative.
US to announce $150 million Alaska power lines funding as Vance visits
The US Energy Department will fund 359km of new Alaska transmission lines as Vice-President Vance campaigns for Senator Dan Sullivan.
China’s resale home transactions overtake new-home sales for first time
China's resale housing market has overtaken new-home sales, shifting Beijing's focus toward stabilising existing properties and protecting home values.