HISTORICAL FACTS: 11 - The Untold Story

U.S. Presses Mexico to Adopt Trump's Steel Tariffs on Chinese Import

Washington currently imposes a 50% Section 232 tariff on basic steel and aluminum from China and most other economies, along with a 25% duty on derivative products

Latin Times · Jul 27

China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN

Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week

The Independent UK · Jul 27

A Hong Kong democracy activist's long-awaited London reunion may be cut short

Former pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai has reunited with his family in London after more than five years in a Hong Kong prison

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Quote of the day by Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew: 'I do not yet know of a man who became a leader as a result of having undergone a leadership course'

Lee Kuan Yew was known for his iron fist with which he founded the base of today's Singapore. He was revered for his leadership and this is one of his most memorable leadership quotes, where he said leaders are not manufactured in leadership courses. They are made through everyday crises,…

The Times of India · Jul 24

U.S. And Iran Continue To Escalate. China Began a Push To Bring Them Back To The Negotiating Table

Pakistan began a new China-led push to get the U.S. and Iran to negotiate, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jul 24

Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US 'Brokerage Fee' After Playing Mediator in US-Iran Conflict

Pakistan has requested a $10 billion US exchange stabilisation fund to bolster its economy, despite concerns over its long-term economic reforms.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Jul 24

China opened the Changtai Yangtze River Bridge in 2025, reported to have a record 1,208-metre cable-stayed main span and designed to carry expressway, highway and intercity rail across the Yangtze

China's Changtai Yangtze River Bridge opened in 2025, a significant engineering achievement. This record-breaking structure boasts the world's longest cable-stayed span at 1,208 meters. It is the first river crossing to combine an expressway and an intercity railway on one deck. The bridge dramatically reduces travel time between Changzhou and…

The Times of India · Jul 24

US to impose new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including Thailand, on Friday

The United States on Friday will impose new tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on goods from its top 60 trading partners, including China, Japan and Thailand, officials said, citing their alleged failure to adequately ban the import of goods made with forced labour.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Pastor recounts ‘miracle’ release from Chinese prison after Trump intervened

Trump’s intervention came after he vowed to ‘save our Great Christian population’

The Independent UK · Jul 24