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A Teochew-language family drama that grossed nearly $300 million in mainland China is coming to North American cinemas, raising questions about China's cultural influence and soft power.
Two Nigerian men extradited to US charged with sextortion resulting in deaths of two minors in Mississippi and North Carolina.
U.S. says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
U.S. says Chinese hackers breached sensitive government and private networks, including Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, and Senate.
Egypt welcomed the US's decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, which will contribute to achieving stability in Syria and enhancing economic recovery and reconstruction.
CIA chief visits Russia for meetings, media outlets report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for meetings with Russian officials, U.S. media outlets reported, citing unnamed sources. The visit would be the first known visit to the Russian capital by a U.S. spy chief since Ratcliffe's predecessor, William Burns, held …
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun, a dual US-Canadian citizen, claimed that he had been warned by both the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of a “new credible threat” to his life.
Canada has announced counter-tariffs on US goods worth US$20 billion in response to the US imposing 50% duties on Canadian autos. The retaliatory tariffs will take effect on September 8 and will impose duties ranging from 15% to 50% across 700 US products.
Iran is trying to manage the economic crisis through a triad of negotiation, heightened tension, and economic resistance. Tehran has also placed security and military options on the table as part of its broader strategic framework.
US President Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of US interests, citing the country's close relationship with Iran and its potential to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada has announced it will impose tariffs on a wide range of key American industries, including cosmetics, dairy, wood products, and outdoor equipment, in response to levies imposed by the US.
US and Denmark push for nationwide expansion of UN arms embargo in Sudan
The US and Denmark are pushing for a nationwide expansion of the UN arms embargo in Sudan, citing the risk of regional expansion of the conflict. The current embargo, which has been in place for over two decades, is set to expire on September 12 if a new agreement is not …
The US has announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission, causing long queues at petrol stations in Tehran. Despite Iran's decades of sanctions resilience, some residents fear the new measures could spark protests again.
China has said it will safeguard its interests after Washington unveiled new measures to expand Iran sanctions. The US has called for an immediate end to unilateral measures, but China has rejected this, saying it will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its o…
China has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced plans to widen economic sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, which include Beijing. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the plans for sanctions as 'the single greatest financial offe…
Fujairah port in the UAE is strategically important for the country's oil exports, but its importance has changed in recent years due to the Iran-US conflict.
Malacca States Vow to Keep Asia’s Busiest Shipping Route Open
Malacca, a key shipping route in Asia, is facing potential disruptions due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. The Malacca states have vowed to keep the route open, despite the risks.
The usage of open-weight AI models from China hit a record high on a popular US web development platform, driven largely by DeepSeek’s latest lightweight model.
Canada has several options to apply economic pressure on the US in the ongoing trade dispute, including energy and critical minerals, purchasing power, and political pressure. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has suggested an energy surcharge and has also threatened to restrict …
The Biggest Victims Of Trump’s Economic D-Day On Iran
The article discusses how the US economic sanctions on Iran are affecting the country's oil industry, with a focus on the biggest victims of Trump's economic D-Day on Iran. The sanctions have led to a significant decline in Iran's oil exports, causing economic hardship fo…
Venezuela's Oil Revival Is Slower Than the U.S. Hoped
Venezuela's oil revival is slower than the U.S. had hoped, with the country's oil production still struggling to recover from years of decline. Despite efforts by U.S. majors to boost production, Venezuela's oil output remains below pre-sanctions levels.
The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that Damascus has welcomed as a major step towards normalizing relations with the West. The decision comes after months of diplomatic efforts between the two countries, which have been at odds f…
The US has announced a new wave of economic sanctions against Iran, targeting its digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors. The sanctions aim to cut off Iran's 'lifeline' to the global economy, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Weiss.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed optimism she can reach a trade deal with US President Donald Trump as her chief negotiator leads talks in Washington, just after negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed.
Mohammad Mokhber, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, rejected the US's escalated economic war on Iran, saying Washington must learn from its previous defeats.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil exports and financial transactions. Iran has warned of consequences if other countries follow suit. The sanctions are part of a broader effort to strangle Iran's economy.
The US has announced an 'unprecedented' sanctions campaign against Iran, targeting tech, gold, aviation, shipping, and nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that every country has a 'finite timeline' to shut down activiti…
US Issues Ultimatum to Any Country 'Crazy Enough' to Continue Negotiating with Iran
The US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, has announced a sustained financial attack against Iran, warning countries and their companies to end their ties with the Islamic Republic or face severe sanctions. The ultimatum comes as the US has exhausted its military o…
US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, asking him to use Pakistan’s influence to help bring Iran back to the negotiating table.
The oil market has stopped reacting to Trump's social media posts about the Iran war, as they no longer reflect reality and have no connection to the actual oil supply.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed the need for the US to adhere to the terms of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a meeting with Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. Ghalibaf emphasized that the US must take practi…