‘Trust, but verify’: Joe Biden’s tough but pragmatic stance offers hope for US-China ties ahead of Xi Jinping meeting
“‘Trust, but verify’ is the phrase,” he said, invoking the famous dictum that former president Ronald Reagan used in dealing…
Hong Kong launches academy for wealth legacy as finance secretary hails city’s ‘thriving’ family office sector
Some of the richest families in the city and the wider region attended a ceremony to launch the Hong Kong…
The Crumbling Pillars of Biden’s Middle East ‘Doctrine’
American officials have struggled to articulate a “Biden doctrine” in the region, but Sullivan came closest in his September speech:…
Massive Arson Fire Closes Key LA Freeway, Residents Beg Xi Jinping to Visit so Authorities Will Fix It
As if big-city life in Los Angeles wasn’t already stressful enough, a huge fire broke out underneath the 10 freeway…
After 50 Years, Phil Keaggy’s ‘What a Day’ Still Brings the Blessings
There are names in any given artistic field that are mostly unknown to the general public but of whom a…
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle: Who is in the prime minister’s cabinet?
Jeremy Hunt remains in his post as chancellor. He was appointed chancellor by former prime minister Liz Truss earlier in…
Australia waits to name Lanning successor for India tour
Australia has opted to wait before naming Meg Lanning’s replacement as captain, with a full-time successor to be finalised before…
Storm Debi: Thunderstorm warning in place for parts of England
A Met Office amber wind warning – meaning a potential risk to life and property – was in place for…
British GP to compete in world mullet championship
A British GP from the Army is preparing to represent his country in the world mullet championships. Alastair Bush from…
Salary cap exemptions will be ‘considered’ as NRL targets rugby raids
NRL chief Andrew Abdo insists any salary cap exemptions to attract players from rival codes would be implemented fairly, as…