TOKYO — When Donald Trump was elected U.S. president for a second time, most observers expected a trade war to erupt in 2025, particularly between Washington and Beijing. The year lived up to its billing, with plenty of twists and turns before the dueling superpowers firmed up at least a temporary truce in late October.

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would replace the lottery programme used to grant H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers with a system that prioritises higher-paid individuals. The Department of Homeland

All eyes are on how Beijing’s “Chinese dream” of eventual Taiwan reunification will unfold at a time when the leader of the United States – Taipei’s top international backer – appears less likely to intervene in case of a cross-strait conflict. In the second of a three-part series, Amber Wang looks at the challenges facing

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for journalists! No, not just because of the days off and the enhanced opportunities for free food and drink. It’s the annual rite of revisiting your hits and misses and trying to provoke a few last-minute page views. Immigration was perhaps the biggest story of the year for

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 8:47PM WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown. The justices declined the Republican administration’s emergency request to overturn a ruling by U.S. District Judge April Perry that had blocked the deployment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has released tens of thousands more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a tranche that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump but added little new revelatory information to the long-anticipated public file on the late financier and convicted sex offender. The release is the most voluminous so far

When Nicki Minaj took the stage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Sunday (Dec. 21) and lavished praise on President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, she didn’t just embarrass herself — she exposed how dangerously out of touch some Black celebrities have become. Minaj claimed that Trump and Vance have not “lost touch” with everyday people. That statement

Ben Sasse, who represented Nebraska in the US Senate from 2015 to 2023, has announced he has pancreatic cancer, saying in a lengthy social media post that his diagnosis is a “death sentence”. Sasse was one of seven Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump shortly after the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot. Ultimately,

Susie Wiles has the gimlet eye of an alcoholic’s daughter. She is always on edge, vigilant to the slightest movement, fearful of sudden danger, and has learned to withdraw herself from the chaos in order to survive. She is keenly observant, sees through people around her who are not drinkers to decipher their underlying motives

As anyone who’s ever been the victim of a bad dye job or accidentally gone a little too short for comfort can attest, hair is both “just hair” and, well, not just hair. Yes, it grows back, and no cut or color is ever a truly permanent beauty change. At the same time, most of

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a 4-year-old child, two days before Christmas. The barrage struck homes and the power grid in

American Foreign Service Association says multiple ambassadors ordered to go by mid-January with no reason given. The United States government is recalling dozens of ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies are aligned with President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities, in a move some predict will erode the country’s credibility on the world

Trump-Supporting Celebrities From 2025 A year into the second administration of Donald Trump, we’ve seen US citizens being detained under extreme immigration crackdowns, the longest government shutdown in US history, and an entire wing of the White House get demolished. Some people are into it. From the long-time fans to the new (at least, publicly),

Months after the largest purge in years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promoted two commanders to crucial posts overseeing the Taiwan Strait and Beijing, suggesting the purge is over and that he has reshaped the military brass to his liking — for now. Months after the largest purge in years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping on

A person’s own name is the sweetest sound in their native language, but turns out these stars rarely hear theirs.  While some celebs like Emma Stone and Warren Beatty purposefully go by slightly changed names professionally, other stars have assimilated to the wrong pronunciation so seamlessly, you might not even know it’s incorrect.  “My name

The U.S. military announced Monday night that a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed one “narco-terrorist.” U.S. Southern Command said on X that military personnel conducted a lethal strike at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s direction on a vessel “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes” that was “engaged in narco-trafficking operations.”