Billionaire Jack Ma Retires As Alibaba's Chairman
China's flamboyant billionaire CEO Jack Ma has stepped down as chairman from Alibaba, the tech company he founded. He celebrated with an extravagant party.
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Does Tariff Delay Signal A Chance For Trade War Deal With China?
President Trump announced Wednesday that he would postpone the increase of certain tariffs on Chinese goods from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15. This follows a trade concession by China earlier in the day.
There's A Growing Sore Spot In Israeli-U.S. Relations: China
China has key investments and trade plans in Israel that worry Washington.
Trump Fires John Bolton In Final Break After Months Of Internal Policy Division
The national security adviser caught the president's attention for his aggressive stance as a Fox News commentator but strayed from favor after pushing too hard against Trump's wishes.
Why We Should All Watch 'American Factory'
The Netflix documentary is one of the most honest and interesting looks at trade between China and the U.S.
With Kashmir Lockdown, India Violates Freedom Of The Press, Advocates Say
Without phones or internet, Kashmiri media send out news on USBs ferried by airline passengers. A top editor has petitioned India's Supreme Court, saying the blackout violates freedom of the press.
She Tweeted About Medical Waste On A Beach — And It Had An Impact
Shaniera Akram, the wife of the legendary Pakistani cricket star Wasim Akram, took a walk on a Karachi beach and saw hazardous medical waste. So she issued a plea for action on social media.
Are The U.S. And China Headed For A Cold War?
U.S.-China tensions are rising on almost every front, and there are plenty of parallels to the U.S.-Soviet rivalry. Analysts say competition is inevitable, but doesn't have to lead to confrontation.
Typhoon Faxai Rips Through Tokyo Area: At Least 2 Dead And 700,000 Without Power
Strong wind gusts toppled two large steel electrical towers, and part of a solar power plant burst into flames. The storm also knocked a golfing range's safety net onto nearby houses.
Trump Calls Off Afghanistan Peace Talks
President Trump says he has called off peace talks with the Taliban, just as the president says he was ready to meet with the Taliban and the president of Afghanistan at Camp David.