Trump Declares Rare Earths Deal ‘Done’ with China
WASHINGTON/LONDON/BEIJING – President Trump proclaimed on Truth Social that China has agreed to supply U.S. companies with “full magnets” and rare earth metals up front, while the U.S. will refrain from revoking visas for Chinese students. This announcement follows two … Continue reading Trump Declares Rare Earths Deal ‘Done’ with China
Air India Crash: 290 Dead, One Survivor Found
AHMEDABAD / LONDON / NEW YORK – Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating on the Ahmedabad–London Gatwick route, crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Onboard were 242 people, … Continue reading Air India Crash: 290 Dead, One Survivor Found
“Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards
NEW YORK / SEOUL — The Broadway transfer of “Maybe Happy Ending,” a bittersweet love story about two obsolete helper-robots in suburban Seoul, clinched six Tony Awards on Sunday night, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book, Best Direction … Continue reading “Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards
China-Laos Railway Breaks Passenger, Freight Records
BEIJING/VIENTIANE – The China-Laos Railway is experiencing a remarkable surge in both passenger and freight traffic in 2025, underscoring its growing role as a “Golden Line” linking China with Southeast Asia. According to the latest data up to May 22, … Continue reading China-Laos Railway Breaks Passenger, Freight Records
Trump and Xi Reignite Trade Talks
WASHINGTON/BEIJING – In a significant development amid escalating trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a 90-minute phone call on Thursday, June 5. This marked their first direct conversation since Trump’s return to office … Continue reading Trump and Xi Reignite Trade Talks