US Senator Mitch McConnell says he’s been released from rehab centre
Long-time Republican US Senator Mitch McConnell said he was released from a rehabilitation centre on Thursday and would continue his…
Cambridge star professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism probe
A British sociologist who became famous as the youngest black professor ever at the University of Cambridge has resigned after…
Argentina renews US$19 billion China currency swap, brushing off Washington’s pressure
The Argentine central bank and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) signed the extension of the 130 billion yuan line…
China buys at least 10 more cargoes of US soybeans, traders say
China has bought at least another 10 cargoes of US soybeans, three Asian traders said on Thursday, the latest in…
DR Congo tests over 300 passengers after suspected Ebola death on boat
Congolese health authorities were screening more than 300 people travelling on a river boat intercepted near Kinshasa on Thursday after…
US sanctions Cuba’s military representative in Beijing over China procurement
The United States sanctioned Cuba’s senior military representative in Beijing on Thursday, accusing him of helping procure military-related equipment from…
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats
The Democratic Party’s progressive wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party’s US Senate nomination…
Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says
Brazil intends to sell yuan bonds in China every year rather than once, a senior Brazilian treasury official said on…
China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
Even as Congress remains divided over the latest US defence bill, lawmakers in both parties remain united on one issue:…
Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches…