Trump’s Google threat smacks of Chinese govt-style internet control Trump may not like the negative media coverage, but unlike Xi, he doesn’t have the power to censor his critics. Published 30 Aug, 2018 09:26am
China takes its political censorship global THE United States lost an important early skirmish this week over whether American companies must comply with the... Published 28 Jul, 2018 07:01am
America’s next task in Syria As Trump administration prepares new freeze deal, Assad regime and Iran prepare for next phase of long-running war. Updated 21 Nov, 2017 11:21am
Inside the Trump-Tillerson divide over Qatar The Trump administration is sending out two competing messages on its policy toward Qatar, which reflects the... Published 19 Jun, 2017 07:38am
Trump to unveil plans for ‘Arab Nato’ in Saudi Arabia WHEN President Donald Trump arrives in Riyadh this week, he will lay out his vision for a new regional security... Updated 18 May, 2017 07:01am
President Trump resets relations with Riyadh in Saudi Arabia’s favour PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s new deal with Saudi Arabia is really good — for the Saudis. After publicly bashing the... Published 17 Mar, 2017 07:03am
Assad is reaching out to power brokers in Washington Engagement with the regime is not black and white. Updated 24 Dec, 2015 09:14am
Maldives wants US help in fight against terrorism The Maldives is calling on the United States to help it respond to an attack on its president. Updated 01 Oct, 2015 09:18am
IS makes inroads in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a key recruitment centre for IS. Updated 02 Jun, 2015 06:53am
Obama’s snub of Nato chief worries Europeans Stoltenberg’s office requested a meeting with Obama well in advance of the visit, but never heard from the White House. Updated 26 Mar, 2015 09:17am