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Skip NavigationJoin ICJoin ProLivestreamMenuTrump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practicesTrump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practicesLim Hui JieTue, Jun 2nd 2026Still no deal to end U.S.-Iran war; Trump says he's not in a 'hurry'Still no deal to end U.S.-Iran war; Trump says he’s not in a ‘hurry’Garrett DownsMon, Jun 1st 2026The biggest quotes from Asia's top security summitThe biggest quotes from Asia’s top security summitLim Hui JieMon, Jun 1st 2026Defense spending, China, Ukraine: Takeways from 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Defense spending, China, Ukraine: Takeways from 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue Lim Hui JieSun, May 31st 2026Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejects 'neo-militarism' claimJapan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejects ‘neo-militarism’ claimLim Hui JieSun, May 31st 2026China is 'losing a chance' by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: GermanyPoliticsChina is ‘losing a chance’ by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: GermanySat, May 30th 2026U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of CongressPoliticsU.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of CongressSat, May 30th 2026U.S. is right to ask allies to spend more on defense, Dutch deputy PM saysPoliticsU.S. is right to ask allies to spend more on defense, Dutch deputy PM saysSat, May 30th 2026Asia-Pacific NewsHegseth praises Asian allies for ‘burden-sharing,’ calls out ChinaSat, May 30th 2026AutosMercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at China ownershipFri, May 29th 2026TechEU seeks to ‘intensify’ talks with U.S. on advanced AI models amid Mythos concernsFri, May 29th 2026

UK spy chief warns time is running out to ward off threats from Russia and ChinaPoliticsUK spy chief warns time is running out to ward off threats from Russia and ChinaWed, May 27th 2026Mark Carney warns of Brexit-like regret if Alberta leaves Canada PoliticsMark Carney warns of Brexit-like regret if Alberta leaves Canada Tue, May 26th 2026Trump not rushing Iran deal, whacks critics as 'losers'PoliticsTrump not rushing Iran deal, whacks critics as ‘losers’Sun, May 24th 2026PoliticsTrump says Iran peace deal reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’ Sun, May 24th 2026MarketsFor better or worse, investors are living through Trump’s stock market. Here’s whyMon, May 18th 2026World PoliticsA state banquet, selfies and a noodle run: Trump’s Beijing visitSat, May 16th 2026Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20World PoliticsRussia’s Putin to meet China’s Xi in Beijing from May 19-20Sat, May 16th 2026Trump says Xi offered help on Iran — but how far is Beijing willing to go?PoliticsTrump says Xi offered help on Iran — but how far is Beijing willing to go?Fri, May 15th 2026Trump’s China visit sparks fresh questions over chip exports, rare earths accessThe Tech DownloadTrump’s China visit sparks fresh questions over chip exports, rare earths accessFri, May 15th 2026MarketsFord surges nearly 20% in two days. It might be an AI ‘meme’ stock after energy pivotThu, May 14th 2026MarketsVenezuela embarks on $150 billion restructuring of debt amid political turmoilThu, May 14th 2026PoliticsNetanyahu says Iran war is ‘not over’ as Trump rejects latest Iranian offerSun, May 10th 2026U.S. sanctions companies, individuals in Middle East and China for helping IranWars and Military ConflictsU.S. sanctions companies, individuals in Middle East and China for helping IranSat, May 9th 2026Trump says Iran will be bombed at a 'much higher level' without peace deal agreementPoliticsTrump says Iran will be bombed at a ‘much higher level’ without peace deal agreementWed, May 6th 2026Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closurePoliticsTrump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closureSun, May 3rd 2026Asia-Pacific NewsFormer Japan defense minister calls for wider security allianceThu, Apr 30th 2026Asia PoliticsU.S. warns banks of sanctions risk over China ‘teapot’ refineries handling Iranian oilTue, Apr 28th 2026World PoliticsWorld leaders express shock, support after White House press dinner shootingMon, Apr 27th 2026Trump cancels planned U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran war talksWars and Military ConflictsTrump cancels planned U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran war talksSun, Apr 26th 2026Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warnsConvergeHormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warnsWed, Apr 22nd 2026U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump saysPoliticsU.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump saysSun, Apr 19th 2026Wars and Military ConflictsIran rebuffs Trump’s plan for new round of peace talks, state media reportsSun, Apr 19th 2026Wars and Military ConflictsIran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessels come under fireSat, Apr 18th 2026Defense‘Guns vs. butter’: IMF flags tough trade-offs as nations boost defense spendingThu, Apr 16th 2026

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