Iran targets Gulf allies with drones after US strikes
Iran targeted Gulf allies of the United States for two consecutive nights, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain…
A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi
When Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi decided he wanted pandas at the Honolulu Zoo, he approached the Chinese Consulate-General…
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: McKinsey’s contrarian view
Crowds of pedestrians cross a road outside the Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping complex on August 22, 2026, in…
United Arab Emirates intercepts Iranian drone over its waters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its…
Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting in Kyrgyzstan
The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering in Kyrgyzstan this week…
China’s Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrive in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 30, 2026, for…
Trump’s new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China
FILE – President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive a state dinner at the Great…
Trump eyes new tariff on China amid economic tensions, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving toward levying a new tariff on China that would penalize…
China bans trade with 6 US companies, adds controls on drone exports to US
BANGKOK (AP) — China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on…
Brazil’s Lula faces pressure as he enters seventh presidential race
SAO PAULO (AP) — What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz…