With the US poised to escalate the trade war, China must focus on boosting self-sufficiency and diversifying its options beyond the West.

Critics say taxpayer spending on the 2023 events was too large and out of touch given huge demands on stretched public funds.

Woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by ex-Fox News presenter after he took her phone, refused to let her leave hotel room.

Russian president warned US air defence systems would be powerless to stop new missile Oreshnik after attack hit Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Proposal has drawn concern from range of nonprofits who say it could be used to target organisations a future administration disagrees with.

Gatez, under scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal drug use, said his confirmation was becoming a distraction.

Dozens of people playing STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl have been caught trespassing in restricted surroundings of the nuclear plant.

Sanctions freeze Gazprombank’s US assets, ban trade with Americans as Biden moves to punish Russia for Ukraine war before leaving office.

Republican loyalty test brews as president-elect’s support this year for popular social-media app runs headlong into tough-on-Beijing vows.

Central government’s liaison office also condemns US and other countries for ‘attacks’ against judicial system.