Trump Economy Sets New Record Low in Consumer Sentiment

ICE Launches Probe of Birth Tourism Schemes

Two Chinese women convicted a half dozen years ago embody the type of scheme being targeted by the latest campaign to protect the US against ...

Trump's Temporary 10% Global Tariffs Under Fire at US Trade Court

Trump Pressures NATO to Participate in Hormuz Opening Says Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte aka "the Trump whisperer" has told Europe that Trump is threatening to withdraw from NATO unless he gets firm commitments ...

Hunter Biden Challenges Trump's Sons to Cage Match

The proposed match would take place during the nation's 250th birthday in addition to actual UFC matches planned by the White House.

Melania Denies She Met Donald Through Epstein

In a rare public statement First Lady Melania Trump denied any ties to the disgraced financier and sex offender, reviving an issue Donald had been ...

Federal Judge Orders Pentagon to Ditch Onerous Press Restrictions—Again

District Judge Paul Friedman blocked the Pentagon from evading his March 20 ruling by issuing an "interim policy" that restores press-access restrictions struck down by ...

House GOP Blocks Bid to Curtail Trump War Powers

A Democratic effort to end US strikes on Iran were preempted by a pro forma House session.

Chinese Investor Scores Rare Win via Lobbying Firm with Don Jr Ties

A Chinese investor kept its investment in a pharma startup from being rejected by blocking a US national security review.

North Korea Unveils New Electronic Warfare Capability

Among Pyongyang's additions to its arsenal are a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile, electromagnetic weapons, and carbon-fiber bombs effective against advanced western armaments.

BTS Kicks off Epic World Tour with Goyang Concert

Kpop supergroup BTS launches its global 34-city concert tour Thursday in the South Korean city of Goyang as it completes its comeback from a three-and-a-half-year ...

Artemis II Success Shifts Focus to China's Moon Ambitions

Despite its modest goal of landing two taikonauts on the moon a year or two after NASA's planned Artemis landing, the ultimate goal of China's ...

How Pakistan Made a Last-Ditch Effort to Secure Iran Ceasefire

With only few hours left for mediation efforts, Pakistan made an overnight diplomatic push to nail down a temporary ceasefire and brought Washington and Tehran ...

Airlines, Travel Industry Will Take Time to Recover

The 14-day Iran ceasefire, even if made permanent, won't be able to reverse the damage sustained by the global oil industry from the 5-week Mideast ...

Trump Sees China's Hand in Iran Ceasefire

China acknowledged that it had consistently been pushing for an immediate ceasefire.

Pakistan Embraces Chinese Electric Motorbikes Amid Soaring Fuel Prices

Electric motorbikes and solar panels from China are combining to become an attractive alternative to the cheaper ICE bikes that burn costly gasoline.

Pakistan Remains Main Go-Between for US-Iran Talks

Pakistan's intermediary role may be jeopardized by Iran's strikes on Saudi Arabia due to Islamabad's mutual defense pact with Riyadh.

US Strikes Military Target on Iran's Kharg Island

The strikes were characterized by Vice President Vance as merely in keeping with current military strategy and distinct from strikes on civilian infrastructure threatened by ...

Civilizational Extinction Promised by Latest Trump Threat

The Trump post apparently reflects growing frustration at the lack of any sign that Iran will bow to his deadline to open the Strait of ...

China Targets Taiwan's Chip Prowess to Avoid 'Containment' Says Taipei

Beijing's push for semiconductor self-reliance is intensifying its efforts to obtain Taiwan's cutting-edge chipmaking technology by recruiting talent and stealing data, alleges Taiwan's National Security ...

Judge Tana Lin Dismisses Lead-Scare Class Action Against Stanley Tumblers

Seattle Federal District Judge Tana Lin found no material basis for harm to the proposed class due to the mere presence of lead pellets in ...

Trump Continues Uncontrolled Trash Talking

Apparently continuing a series of recent intemperate social media posts, Trump told reporters that Iran could be "taken out" in one night, and that night ...

Iran Rejects Quick 45-Day Ceasefire, Wants Terms for Lasting End

Iran's response contained 10 clauses including a safe Strait passage protocol, lifting of sanctions and reconstruction reparations.

Xi Accelerates New Energy Push Amid Mideast Conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for more hydropower and nuclear power while protecting the environment as the world suffers energy shocks from the Mideast conflict.

Artemis II Presses Farther from Earth than Any Humans Before

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II entered the moon's gravitational sphere early Monday morning on a path taking them farthest ever for humans.

Hormuz Closure Strengthened Iran, Weakened Other Mideast States

The global oil price surge from the Hormuz closure gives a windfall to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia while costing others in the region billions ...

North Korea Distancing from Iran to Stay Open to US Talks Says Seoul

S. Korea's National Intelligence Service sees Pyongyang's lack of messaging to Tehran as sign it's open to improved relations with US even as it seeks ...

Taiwan Opposition Leader to Visit China Amid Beijing's 'Reunification' Push

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun will visit China for a possible meeting with President Xi Jinping as Beijing tries to convince Taiwanese to support "reunification".

US, Iran and Mediators Push for 45-Day Ceasefire

A 45-day ceasefire being negotiated through mediators would be the first part of a two-part deal that could lead to an end to the Iran ...

How a China Factory Still Thrives After Trump Tariff Turbulence

A foreign-owned electronics factory in China has found that obstacles created by Trump tariffs couldn't negate the powerful advantages being located in China.

Trump Threatens 'Hell' on Civilian Infrastructure Unless Strait Opened

Easter Sunday didn't keep Trump from continuing his expletive-laden posts threatening to destroy more power plants and bridges unless Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz ...

Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru Presidential Polls a Week Out

Right-winger and daughter of a former president, Keiko Fujimori emerges in first place in three polls but a 35-candidate field makes a runoff inevitable.

China Ready to Join with Russia to End Mideast Misery

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed willingness to join Russia at the UN Security Council to end Mideast tensions.

US Rescues Airman As Iran Ignores Trump Threats

The weapons officer from a downed F-15 was rescued as Iran continues to ignore yet another ultimatum and vulgar threats by Trump.

Iran Claims New Air Defense System Used to Shoot Down US Jet

The new system will allow Iran to "definitely achieve full control" over its airspace, a military spokesman said.

Iran Leaves Door Open for Peace Talks, Mocks Trump's Demands

Trump's threats to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Age" appears to have failed to intimidate Iran into abandoning its defiant stance.

Telegram's Durov Hails Russian Resistance Against Moscow's VPN Blocks

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Mowcow's attempt to block VPNs triggered a problem with a domestic payment system and that tens of millions of Russians ...

Judge Blocks Trump from Forcing Colleges to Provide Race-Related Data

The ruling by District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV blocks Trump's efforts at probing whether race was considered in admissions decisions.

Trump Wants to Boost Defense by Cutting Other Programs

A massive 60% increase to the 2027 defense budget would be paid for by cutting $500 billion from non-defense spending under Trump's proposal.

Shoot-Down of US Fighter over Iran Triggers Dangerous Rescue Operation

US efforts are underway to locate and rescue crew members as Iran asks civilians to be on lookout for the downed jet.

Indian Brides Prep for Wedding with Mounjaro Weight-Loss Injections

Weight-loss clinics are pushing packages that include injections for prospective brides and grooms hoping to shed pounds quickly before the big day.

Iran Leaders Join Tehran Crowds to Show Control, Defy US Threats

After dozens of targeted assassinations by US and Israeli forces, and enraged threats by Trump, Iran's leadership has begun walking openly in city streets among ...

Japanese- Owned LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz

A Mitsui OSK liquefied natural gas tanker becomes the first Japanese tanker to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the start of US strikes on ...

Trump Vows More Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure After F-35 Shot Down

Trump continues his fruitless military campaign to bully Iran into submission while the rest of the world seeks an agreement to reopen the Strait of ...

Tomahawk Missile Delivery to Japan Diverted by Iran Demand

Hundreds of Tomahawk missiles intended for Japan are being used to meet US and Israeli demand in the Mideast.

Trump's All-Caps Post Alarms Anxious Oil-Hungry World

Neither his Wednesday evening speech nor his social media posts provided signs that Trump is seeking negotiations to end hostilities reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pam Bondi Fired from Attorney General Post

Impatient with the pace at which the Justice Department is carrying out his vendettas, Trump replaces Bondi with Deputy AG Todd Blanche.

Pope Leo Emerges As High-Profile Trump Critic

The American Pope ends his 10 months of silence on Trump policies to pressure him to find an "off-ramp" from the Iran conflict.

China on Track to Land Taikonauts on Moon by 2030

A manned lunar landing is seen as a first step in establishing a permanent nuclear-powered research base by 2035.

S. Korean President Urges US Visa Reforms, Asks to Assume Own Defense

President Lee Jae Myung told Senators that visa reforms were needed to prevent ICE debacles involving Korean workers and that S. Korea is willing to ...