World
China Paper Rebuts Trade War Criticism, Says 'an Elephant Can't Hide'
The growing trade conflict is causing rifts within China's Communist Party, with some critics saying that an overly nationalistic Chinese stance may have hardened the U.S. position
Firefighters Make Progress in Quelling California's Largest Wildfire
More than 4,000 firefighters in northern California are confronting two conflagrations that covered more than 304,400 acres (123,000 hectares) on Thursday.
Egyptian Students Design Car That Runs on Air
The go-kart-like vehicle comes as Egypt pushes ahead with painful economic reforms that include deep cuts to energy subsidies, measures tied to a three-year $12 billion IMF loan programme it began in late 2016.
NY Congressman, First House Republican to Back Trump for President, Charged with Insider Trading
Collins was an early backer of Trump and has been one of the president's most outspoken supporters in the House.
Former Trump Lawyer Cohen Under Investigation for Tax Fraud, Reports Media
The FBI seized documents and files as part of investigations by federal prosecutors in New York stemming in part from a referral by the US special counsel's office looking into possible coordination between Trump 2016 campaign aides and Russia.
It’s Either US or Iran, Donald Trump Tells Countries to Pick Trade Partner
Trump’s withdrawal from a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement in May had already spooked investors and triggered a run on the Iranian rial long before nuclear-related sanctions went back into force.
H-1B Visa: 'Qualified Indians' Welcome, Encouraged in US, Says Envoy Amid Tightening Policies
US President Donald Trump is "very committed" to relations with India, said Consul General Edgard Kagan in Mumbai.
Thai Cave Boys Leave Buddhist Monastery After 11 Days of Honouring Dead Rescuer
The "Wild Boars" football team dominated global headlines as divers worked round the clock to extract the group from the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand.
18 Killed in Pakistan as Bus Collides with Oil Tanker
The ill-fated Karachi-bound bus was hit by the oil tanker from the opposite direction on the Indus Highway near Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
'Never Give Up’: Relatives Refuse to Accept Report on Missing MH370 Plane
About 100 relatives gathered in Beijing to hear chief investigator Kok Soo Chon discuss the report prepared by a 19-member international team.
US Senators Introduce Russia Sanctions 'Bill from Hell'
The bill includes restrictions on new Russian sovereign debt transactions, energy and oil projects and Russian uranium imports, and new sanctions on Russian political figures and oligarchs.
British MP Keith Vaz Accused of Bullying Parliament Staff
The 61-year-old Labour party MP from Leicester East is accused of making harsh comments to a Commons’ clerk when she reportedly raised an issue about parliamentary rules and standards.
High-ranking Chinese Monk Accused of Sexually Harassing Nuns
Master Xuecheng, the abbot of Longquan Temple, allegedly used text messages to mind-control nuns to tempt them into having sex with him, claiming it was part of their study of Buddhist doctrines.
China Wants Military Drills with ASEAN in Disputed Sea, Excluding US
A code of conduct between Beijing and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to govern behaviour in the strategic sea has been years in the making.
US Authorities Mulls Cutting Passenger Screening at Small, Mid-sized Airports
The move could save $115 million annually which could be used to boost security at bigger airports, where risks are deemed to be much greater.
Afghanistan Sets April 20 As Date For Next Presidential Election
The date was announced by Abdul Badi Sayad, chairman of the Independent Election Commission, who said security and other factors had been taken into account.
