Trump plans to attend APEC summit in South Korea this October. Possible meetings with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un under discussion. Focus on boosting US economic investments and trade cooperation. US President Donald Trump is preparing to visit South Korea in October for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, according to insiders in his … Read more
Mitch McConnell says the current era is “the most dangerous since before World War II,” citing echoes of 1930s isolationism. He criticises Trump’s tariff policies, comparing them to those that worsened the Great Depression. McConnell calls for stronger US preparedness against threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Ex-US Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, … Read more
Trump says he isn’t seeking the Nobel Peace Prize, but wants to stop wars and save lives. He’s working behind the scenes to help secure peace between Russia and Ukraine. His team continues to campaign for his recognition, calling him a top contender. US President Donald Trump has played down talks suggesting he is eyeing … Read more
Trump asks US Supreme Court to uphold controversial tariffs after court says they exceed presidential powers. Court says only Congress can set taxes on imports; ruling could cost US billions in refunds. Supreme Court decision expected before October 14 deadline. United States President Donald Trump has approached the US Supreme Court, asking it to reverse … Read more
Trump suggests China, Russia, and North Korea may be forming an alliance against the US. Xi Jinping avoids mentioning the US during a key speech at a military parade in Beijing. Trump expresses confidence that China will not confront the US militarily due to America’s superior strength. US President Donald Trump has taken a swipe … Read more
Putin Defends Ukraine War, Blames West At China Summit He made the remarks at the SCO summit attended by key allies. Moscow rejected ceasefire proposals, demanding territorial concessions Ukraine refuses. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday defended Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine, shifting blame to the West for triggering the conflict that has stretched for more … Read more
Russia’s nuclear company, Rosatom, is selling its shares in uranium mining operations in Kazakhstan to Chinese companies, highlighting China’s increasing influence in Central Asia. Kazakhstan’s main uranium company. Kazatomprom, announced the news on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, which shares borders with Russia and China, is home to the world’s largest uranium reserves. According to the company, Uranium … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on countries in the BRICS alliance—comprising China, Russia, and other emerging economies—unless they pledge not to create a new currency during his administration. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER. We … Read more
Sweden has formally called on China to assist in investigating the damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, after a Chinese vessel, the Yi Peng Three, was linked to the incidents. The cables—one connecting Sweden to Lithuania and the other linking Finland to Germany—were damaged on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial … Read more
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the Chinese government to increase financial aid to Nigeria and Africa, urging deeper bilateral cooperation to enhance developmental efforts. Akpabio made the appeal during a visit by Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), marking his first trip to Africa. … Read more
Donald Trump has announced plans to impose new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada on his first day in office, aiming to pressure these nations to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the United States. Trump stated that immediately following his inauguration on January 20, he would sign an executive order imposing a 25% … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit. During the event, President Tinubu engaged in bilateral talks to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic reform agenda. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, revolved around the theme: “Building a Just … Read more
A Hong Kong court has sentenced prominent pro-democracy leaders to prison for subversion in a high-profile case under the contentious national security law (NSL). Benny Tai, a former law professor, received a 10-year sentence, while activist Joshua Wong was handed more than four years. They were part of the “Hong Kong 47,” a group of … Read more
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday at a college campus in Yixing, a city in eastern China, according to police. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology. A police statement confirmed that the suspect, a recent graduate, was apprehended … Read more
At least 35 people have lost their lives in a car attack in southern China, marking one of the deadliest acts of public violence in the country in decades. Authorities report that a 62-year-old man, identified as Mr. Fan, drove his car into a stadium in Zhuhai on Monday, targeting people exercising on the track. … Read more
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the nation’s first female space engineer, successfully docked after a six-hour journey. The crew will use China’s homegrown space station as a base for six months, conducting scientific experiments and spacewalks as part of Beijing’s preparation to put an astronaut on the Moon by 2030. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Donald Trump has claimed that if he returns to the White House, China would not dare to challenge him because President Xi Jinping knows he is “crazy.” In an interview with the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, Trump stated that if re-elected, he would impose heavy tariffs on China if it attempted to blockade Taiwan. … Read more
UFC star Israel Adesanya has opened up about a dark period in his career when he faced severe financial hardship after a loss to Alex Pereira during his kickboxing days in China. The Nigerian-born Kiwi fighter, known for his confident persona and striking style in the octagon, shared the unexpected story on The Joe Rogan … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, marking a significant step in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. This announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), in a statement released on Sunday. Tegbe’s appointment aligns with … Read more
China has urged its citizens in Israel to leave “as soon as possible” amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon. In a statement issued on Sunday, China’s embassy in Israel warned, “The situation along the Israel-Lebanon border is extremely tense, with frequent military conflicts,” adding that the security environment … Read more