Commerce secretary pick’s finance firm could receive support from Tether to help fund project to lend dollars to clients against bitcoin.

Leading Chinese researcher on European studies and ex-diplomat says Beijing, Brussels and Washington may find themselves in a ‘triad game’.

‘More tariffs may mean that the globalisation of Chinese companies is going to get faster,’ Deloitte analyst says.

America’s abdication as the world’s sole superpower would open up a tremendous diplomatic and economic opportunity for China.

Senator noted there’s a bar on military use in domestic law enforcement, after Donald Trump vowed the largest deportation effort in US history.

Storm Bert began pounding Britain and Ireland overnight from Saturday to Sunday, with strong winds, heavy rain and snow.

US president is trying to strengthen Ukraine against Russia, as Trump has vowed to end the war – possibly giving Russia the upper hand.

Experts have warned that it is crucial to keep bathrooms with gas water heaters well ventilated even in cold weather.

Iran accelerated uranium enrichment plans after the UN atomic watchdog passed a resolution against Tehran.

The bloc is likely to come under increasing pressure to pick sides in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, a panel in Shenzhen heard.