Voters reject Trumpism

US President Donald Trump suffered a triple defeat as Democrats won high-profile state and mayoral elections to underscore his
8 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Trump honoured in China

With lavish pageantry and an uncharacteristic personal flourish, Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday rolled out a red carpet welcome
8 November 2017, 18:00 PM

US urges Saudis to be fair, open in handling graft prosecutions

The US State Department says it is urging Saudi Arabia to be "fair and transparent" in its handling of any prosecutions stemming from a sweeping corruption probe that has resulted in the arrests of dozens of top Saudi officials.
8 November 2017, 06:23 AM

Ex-Trump adviser met Russian officials

A second foreign policy advisor to Donald Trump's presidential campaign has admitted to contacts with Russian
7 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Nike used Dutch loophole to cut taxes

US sportswear giant Nike used a loophole in Dutch fiscal law to reduce its tax rate in Europe to just two percent,
7 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Come to table, make a deal

President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned North Korea he was prepared to use the full range of US military power
7 November 2017, 18:00 PM

UN climate talks open in Bonn

Following a cascade of grim reports on the gathering pace of global warming, Fiji's prime minister yesterday
6 November 2017, 18:00 PM

WHAT DO THEY TELL US?

More than 13 million leaked secret corporate files, about half of which belong to offshore law and corporate services
6 November 2017, 18:00 PM

'Not a gun situation'

President Donald Trump said the United States was living in "dark times" as it grieved yesterday a shooting massacre at a
6 November 2017, 18:00 PM

US senator attacked, injured by neighbour

Republican Senator Rand Paul suffered minor injuries after being attacked at his home in Kentucky by a neighbor who
5 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Trump enters diplomatic minefield

North Korea and trade talks will top US President Donald Trump's agenda on his marathon tour of the region, as Air
5 November 2017, 18:00 PM

US hits IS in Somalia for first time

The US conducted a pair of drone strikes against Islamic State fighters in Somalia on Friday, the first time America has
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM

'Drunk-driving' on a horse!

After one drink too many, a four-legged animal might seem a better option than a four-wheeled vehicle. But sadly for
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM

N Korea rules out talks

North Korea ruled out talks and threatened to increase its nuclear arsenal in a fresh warning to Donald Trump's
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Ex-hostage Bergdahl spared prison time

Bowe Bergdahl, the US soldier and former Taliban captive branded a "traitor" by President Donald Trump, will serve no
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Twitter employee takes down Trump account

US President Donald Trump's @realdonaldtrump Twitter account was deactivated by a Twitter Inc employee who was
3 November 2017, 18:00 PM

US bomber drills over S Korea raise tensions

Two US strategic bombers conducted drills over South Korea, the US Air Force said, raising tensions with North Korea just days
3 November 2017, 18:00 PM

IS group claims 'soldier' in NYC truck attack

The attacker who killed eight people in a truck rampage in New York on Tuesday was a "soldier" of the Islamic State
3 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Trump for death penalty

President Donald Trump yesterday called for the man charged over the New York truck attack to be executed, after investigators said
2 November 2017, 18:44 PM

US is number one enemy

The United States is Iran's "number one enemy" and Tehran will never succumb to Washington's pressure over a multinational nuclear
2 November 2017, 18:34 PM