South Korea’s Lee Asks Xi to Mediate North Korea Dialogue
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had requested Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a mediating role in Seoul’s...
Taiwan Says China’s War Games Aimed to Undermine Global Support
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau said on Wednesday that China’s recent military exercises, dubbed “Justice Mission 2025,” were designed to counter growing international support for...
Trump Freezes $10B in Family Aid to Five States
The Trump administration is freezing more than $10 billion in federal funds for childcare and family assistance programs in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and...
Trump Unveils Plan to Sell Venezuelan Oil Amid U.S. Coordination With Caracas
President Donald Trump announced a plan on Tuesday to refine and sell 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil that had been trapped in...
China’s Top Diplomat Begins Strategic Africa Tour
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi began his annual New Year visit to Africa on Wednesday, continuing a tradition that underscores Beijing’s long-term diplomatic focus...
U.S. Expands Costly Visa Bond Policy to 25 More Countries, Including Venezuela
The Trump administration has added 25 countries to a U.S. visa bond program that may require visitors to post bonds of up to $15,000...
Venezuela, U.S. Strike $2 Billion Oil Export Deal
The United States and Venezuela have reached an agreement allowing the export of up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to U.S....
Faith and Fairness: Veteran Judge Takes On Maduro Case
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, is presiding over the criminal case against former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, who pleaded not guilty this week...
China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan After Taiwan Remarks, Raising Rare Earths Concerns
China has announced an immediate ban on exports of dual-use goods to Japan that could contribute to its military capabilities, according to a statement...
Afghan Trade Holds Steady in 2025 Despite Pakistan Border Closures
Afghanistan’s trade showed surprising resilience in 2025, despite repeated closures of key border crossings with Pakistan. The disruptions, linked to ongoing security tensions, could...