Politics

China-Philippines tensions simmer after Beijing rebukes Manila over Seoul clash

China and the Philippines have been locked in years of tension over their competing claims in the South China Sea, with friction intensifying in recent months.

Trump pleads with voters to pretend he is on the ballot

President Donald Trump reiterated his wish for Republican voters to pretend he is on the ballot for the midterm elections, which he called “one of the most important elections.”

Top six takeaways from Republican midterm convention Night 2

The second night of the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas undoubtedly belonged to Vice President JD Vance, who was greeted by loud chants of “48” as he paid tribute to Charlie Kirk and excoriated Democrats, in particular Michigan’s Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed.

Vance describes his hopes for baby son as he lays down a marker for 2028

DALLAS – JD Vance delivered the speech of his life on Thursday evening, weaving together the death of Charlie Kirk and the birth of his new son to deliver a powerful personal narrative and a coherent political philosophy.

Tiananmen Square vigil organisers jailed for seven years in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy activists Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan were found guilty of ‘incitement to subversion’ in controversial national security case

Democrats don't have 'star power' like RFK Jr. or JD Vance: Joe Concha

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha praised Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s speech at the Republican National Committee midterm convention.

Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’

Swindon drone factory was target of Russia plot involving British man, court hears; Poland says Ukraine border crossing came under threat. What we know on day 1,661

Don Jr. urges GOP to honor Charlie Kirk's legacy and 'save this nation'

Donald Trump Jr., the first son of President Donald Trump, urged attendees at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday night to honor the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on the one-year anniversary of his assassination.

Trump says he has no regrets about starting the Iran war as U.S. dials up economic pressure

Speaking to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham, Trump said that he would have attacked Iran despite the impact on the midterm elections.

Putin arrives in India for Brics summit set to be dominated by Iran and Ukraine wars

Russian president is due to meet his Iranian counterpart during visit, while Chinese leader Xi Jinping also set to attend summit

Ted Cruz's 2028 plans met with tepid response at RNC convention

DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz‘s (R-TX) potential 2028 presidential campaign is facing a lack of enthusiasm among attendees of the Republican National Committee‘s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.

Joe diGenova resigns from Trump ‘grand conspiracy’ probe: 'Differences of opinion'

Joseph diGenova, the former Reagan-era prosecutor hired only several months before, resigned Thursday as the prosecutor leading the Justice Department investigation into an alleged conspiracy against President Donald Trump.