United States
Trump’s shrinking ambitions on China
The focus is largely on maintaining stable relations between the two countries
Tokyo on a tightrope: Japan’s impossible choices in the Iran war
Ambiguity is not a posture one can hold indefinitely
Iran war, trade on agenda as Trump, Xi meet at high-stakes US-China summit
Topics such as the Iran war, Taiwan, trade are expected to be raised
Hopes fade for Iran peace deal as Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a trickle
Trump rejects Iran’s ‘garbage’ response to US proposal, says ceasefire is ‘on life support’
Teheran emphasised its sovereignty over Hormuz in its response to the US
US home resales barely rise as key selling season begins
SALES of previously owned US homes barely rose in April from a nine-month low, underscoring a sluggish housing market at the start of the spring-selling season.
As US visa policies tighten, international students find a tougher job market
The new hurdles have been frustrating and nerve-wracking, the students say
Bessent’s unprecedented grasp on Japan policy tests Takaichi
His knowledge of Japan is “unprecedented” for a Treasury chief, according to Ken Weinstein
Trump dismisses Iran’s reply to peace plan
Oil prices rise almost 3% on news of the continued deadlock that has left the Strait of Hormuz largely closed
