FBI thwarts Iranian plot to murder Donald Trump

A suspect, identified as Farjad Shakeri, was allegedly ordered by an official to come up with a plan to kill Trump before the election.

Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations list, as women dominate

The superstar earned 11 nods, in an album of the year nomination for Cowboy Carter, her venture into country music.

How could a hawkish Donald Trump White House team shape US-China ties?

Amid rumours about possible cabinet picks, from Elon Musk to Mike Pompeo, experts say China hardliners could risk ‘fierce confrontation’.

China unveils debt-relief plan, keeps further stimulus salvo in reserve arsenal

Week-long NPC Standing Committee meeting ends with mostly forward-looking plans to right China’s economic ship.

4 arrested after man who reported being chased fell to his death in Hong Kong

Victim called police saying he was being attacked and chased before he fell off commercial building in Mong Kok.

China slams Philippines over twin South China Sea laws, vows ‘resolute’ action if provoked

Beijing says laws enacted on Friday are attempt by Manila to legitimise ‘illegal ruling’ in 2016 South China Sea arbitration case.

Trump pledge to get Jimmy Lai out of Hong Kong jail condemned by top government adviser

National security case is being heard by independent court and request to release Lai will amount to interfering in rule of law, Regina Ip says.

US-China ties in ‘more challenging place’ after Trump win: Singapore’s PM Wong

The two major powers have ‘consequential decisions’ that they will have to make with consequences on the future global order.

How Republicans turned economics into a vote-winner

Despite sounding the alarm on Trump’s fiscal policies, Harris’ campaign was unable to reach enough Americans struggling to make ends meet.

Senior Beijing official calls for ‘concrete action’ as he meets Hong Kong tycoons

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office head meets real estate tycoons and urges them to ‘recognise their responsibilities’.