Alibaba denies report it helps China’s military target US
The dispute highlights persisting suspicions between Beijing and Washington, which are locked in competition for technological superiority
BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Alibaba denies helping Beijing...
Israel returns 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, where displaced families endure winter rains
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza — Israel returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza on Friday, officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said, in the latest step to fulfilling the terms...
Once a shadowy dealmaker, one-time Zelensky associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal
Tymur Mindich was a shadowy presence – navigating deals and moving behind the scenes with unseen influence
Mindich was linked to growing fears over his expanding influence...
Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history
House votes to advance funding package to end 43-day shutdown
Democrats oppose package due to lack of health care subsidies
WASHINGTON: President...
G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
Ministers say they are economic costs to Russia and exploring measures against those who finance Russia’s war efforts on Ukraine
Canada announced more sanctions against Russia, and Britain...
Trump’s decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is ‘their loss,’ South African...
The US president has for months targeted South Africa’s Black-led government for criticism over that and a range of other issues
CAPE TOWN: US President...
Ukraine, China mineral dominance on agenda as G7 meets
There will also be discussions on Sudan, gripped by a war since April 2023
China’s dominance of critical mineral supply chains is a growing area of concern...
Removal of tariffs to cost US over $3 trillion — Trump
The US President said that it would be devastating to the future of the country
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has warned that lifting the tariffs he previously...
After landmark meeting, Trump says Syria will be ‘very successful country’ under Sharaa
US president promises ‘announcements’ after first-ever White House hosting of Syrian leader; Damascus set to join coalition to fight ISIS; Trump looking to broker security pact with Israel
Israel army chief urges ‘systemic’ probe into Oct 7 attack
According to polls, a large number of Israelis across the political spectrum support the establishment of an inquiry to determine who is responsible for the authorities’ failure to prevent the...