Iranian President Slams U.S. For Supporting Israeli Offensive Against Gaza
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday slammed the United States for supporting Israeli “war crimes” against the Gaza Strip, according to a statement published...
XI’s APEC Trip to Pilot China-U.S. Ties, Contribute to Regional, Global Development
At the invitation of U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a China-U.S. summit meeting, and the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
Biden and Congress Are Mulling Big Changes on Immigration. What Are They and What Could They Mean?
President Joe Biden is taking a more active role in Senate negotiations over changes to the immigration system that Republicans are demanding in exchange for providing money to Ukraine...
Chinese Vice Premier Holds Talks With U.S. Treasury Secretary
Chinese vice premier and the Chinese lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, He Lifeng, held several rounds of talks with U.S. Secretary...
House Panel Urges Tougher Trade Rules for China, Raising Chance of More Tariffs if Congress Agrees
A special House committee focused on China is calling for altering the way the U.S. treats Chinese-made goods, possibly subjecting them to higher tariffs even if...
Moody’s Cuts U.S. Outlook to Negative
Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service on Friday downgraded its outlook on the U.S. government to “negative” from “stable,” citing the rising risks to the...
U.S. Dollar Stays Nearly Flat After Consumer Sentiment Data
The U.S. dollar stayed nearly flat in late trading on Friday, as the U.S. consumer sentiment fell for a fourth straight month in November....
Aftermath of Hollywood Strikes Leaves U.S. Entertainment Industry’s Future Uncertain
After a 118-day strike that brought the U.S. entertainment industry to a standstill, Hollywood is poised to return to action. The tentative agreement between...
Japanese, U.S., Indian Scholars Awarded Kyoto Prize
Three scholars were awarded the 38th annual Kyoto Prize at a ceremony in Japan’s Kyoto on Friday in recognition of their great achievements in...
U.S. California’s High Living Cost Hits Middle-Class Families Hard, Says Report
A new report reveals that living in the U.S. state of California imposes a hefty “cost-of-living penalty” on typical middle-class families compared to the...