US to ban outbound investments in China’s semiconductors, AI over national security
From January 2, engagement involving ‘defined set of technologies and products’ is prohibited to guard against fuelling PLA’s modernisation.
Can Vietnam’s new president check the power of its party chief?
Foreign investors and diplomats might soon start looking back with nostalgia on the days of dispute within Vietnam’s Communist Party.
Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt its automotive industry
US proposal would effectively ban the import of Chinese-brand vehicles – even if they were assembled in Mexico.
Israel bans UN aid agency UNRWA from operating within its borders
Legislation has alarmed UN and some of Israel’s Western allies who fear it would further worsen already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Bolivia government accuses Morales of ‘staged’ assassination attempt
‘Mr Morales, nobody believes the theatre you have staged,’ said interior minister after ex-president claimed government tried to kill him.
Georgia president hints at Russian-aided vote fraud; protests against ‘stolen election’
Moscow has rejected opposition claims of interference but Salome Zurabishvili has declared the announced results ‘illegitimate’.
US pledges millions to modernise Philippine coastguard over ‘shared maritime concerns’
Without naming Beijing, long-time allies discuss ways for ‘two sides to jointly address current challenges’, especially in South China Sea.
Harris challenges Trump to cognitive test in response to jabs from Republican about her IQ
Asked if Harris would take a cognitive test, as Trump had called for, she said: ‘Sure. I would challenge him to take the same one’.
Norway buys US-made air defence missiles for more than US$360 million
Nato member Norway shares a border with Russia and has vowed to ramp up defence spending following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The 7 states that will decide the US presidency
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in key swing states, with each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for both.