US Congress passes bill targeting Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and India
The US Congress on Wednesday passed a bill to strengthen sanctions on Russia by targeting Moscow’s leading energy buyers –…
King Charles responds to criticism from Princess Diana’s brother in rare move
Britain’s King Charles took the unusual step on Wednesday of responding to criticism by the brother of his late first…
Huawei accused of stealing robot tech to get hands on T-Mobile’s trade secrets
The criminal trial of Huawei Technologies on racketeering charges shifted this week into a slower, more laborious pace in what…
Singapore ministers earn millions. What do other Asian leaders make?
Singapore’s ministers are among the world’s highest paid, a system its leaders have defended as necessary to attract capable people…
Southeast Asian buyers emerge as top non-local investors in Hong Kong commercial property
Southeast Asian investors have emerged as the largest non-local buyers of Hong Kong commercial property, led by Singapore-based capital, according…
Carney sells Canada to global investors but says US ties still key
Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as an investment haven on Tuesday at a gathering of global financial elite but…
US military says it destroyed 2 Iranian boats trying to steal sea drone
The US military said on Tuesday that it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats this week that were…
Top Chinese official leads 87-member committee for Tung Chee-hwa state funeral
The first vice-chairman of the nation’s top political advisory body is overseeing an 87-member committee of political and business heavyweights…
Rob Reiner’s son Nick won’t face death penalty in trial for parents’ killing
The son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner will not face the death penalty when he stands trial over the killings…
Iceland’s whaling ban plan threatens to leave Japan alone in defending industry
Iceland’s move towards a whaling ban could leave Japan more exposed than ever as it defends an industry critics say…