American envoy in Hong Kong upbeat on US-China ties, aims to engage city officials
The United States’ top envoy in Hong Kong has expressed optimism about US-China relations and pledged to continue seeking pragmatic…
DOJ Asks Court to Vacate Sentence for Kavanaugh Wannabe Assassin
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice petitioned the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the eight-year sentence for…
Will Andy Burnham shake up the UK’s China policy if he becomes prime minister?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s likely replacement could continue the outgoing leader’s pragmatic approach towards China, though addressing economic challenges…
Russia considers fuel imports amid Ukraine’s strikes on refineries: newspaper
Russia is considering fuel imports and corresponding subsidies to cap prices as ways to mitigate supply disruptions of petrol and…
Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
First Minister John Swinney, who appointed Murrell in 2001 during his first spell as SNP leader, has apologised to party…
Kenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre
Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale has halted the construction of a controversial US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in the country a…
Zambia ex-president’s family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
More than a year after the death of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu, his family have won their appeal to…
Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England
The Met Office confirmed that there were 29,000 flashes of lightning on Monday night and early on Tuesday morning in…
South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election
There have been a number of false dawns when it comes to elections in South Sudan, but the authorities have…
Alessandro Circati chose Australia over Italy. His dad approves
Alessandro Circati has worn the captain’s armband for Australia, and at 22, is one of the country’s best players. Stay…