US ambassador expects 'frank' exchanges in US-China dialogue, World News,WASHINGTON – A \”frank\” exchange of views can be expected in top-level diplomatic and security talks between the United States and China on Friday (Nov 9), including on issues such as human rights and the South China S
Taiwan elections: US hails leader Tsai Ing-wen's re-election, 'robust' democracy, World News,WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election on Saturday (Jan 11) and lauded her for seeking stability with China “in the fa
Cyclone Blake lashes northern Australia with heavy rain, World News,SYDNEY – A tropical cyclone brought heavy rain to the northwestern coast of Australia on Tuesday (Jan 7) and gusts of 102 kilometres per hour to the town of Broome, causing minimal damage. The Bureau of Meteorology said Blake had br
