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Leading House Democrat breaks with White House on Biden in 2024: 'I don't believe he's running'

A leading House Democrat said Tuesday that she doubts President Joe Biden will renew his bid for the presidency in 2024 -- a highly unusual break from insistences by Bi

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America's meeting with disaster

With CNN's report on Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to China's Taiwan region, the U.S. is setting up a meeting with disaster. Pelosi being speaker of the House of Represe

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Democrats' health and climate deal 'may be disinflationary by causing a recession,' Sen. Cassidy argues

As Senate Democrats push a major economic, health and environmental proposal, "much of what they're saying about this bill is just not true," Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.,

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Kenyan president commissions Nairobi's Chinese-built expressway

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday officially commissioned the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway, describing it as an "iconic motorway" that will serve Kenyans be

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Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again, White House doctor says

President Joe Biden has tested positive again for COVID-19, according to a letter from White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor. Biden currently has no symptoms, he sai

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (July 23- July 29)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | 20th CPC National Co

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Manchin surprisingly announces spending deal with Schumer -- including health care, climate

In a surprise move Wednesday, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced that not only had he reached a deal with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a major health care-foc

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China, Indonesia vow to foster a community with a shared future

Earlier this month, Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway saw the laying of ballasted tracks begin on its main line, marking a solid step of this landmark Belt

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EU submits new draft text to revive Iran nuclear deal

The European Union's foreign policy chief said Tuesday he has submitted a new draft text to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying there is no room left for further

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England run riot to reach first Women's Euro final since 2009 with stunning Sweden win

Nobody in the football world dares make light of Sweden's national women's team. They are Europe's highest-ranked side and the pre-tournament tip of many to win this ye

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General Motors Q2 profits fall 40% on supply woes, confirms forecast

General Motors reported a big drop in second-quarter profits Tuesday due to the grinding semiconductor shortage, although the automaker confirmed its full-year forecast

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Alibaba seeks primary listing in Hong Kong, paving way for Stock Connect application

Alibaba is seeking to elevate its trading status in Hong Kong by applying for a primary listing in the financial hub while keeping its U.S. listing, the company announc

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Gazprom halts second Nordstream turbine, reducing gas flow to Europe

Russia's Gazprom said on Monday it was halting another turbine in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany and that flows of gas would fall to the equivalent of just one f

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Lavrov reassures Egypt over Russian grain supplies in Cairo visit

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov offered reassurances to Egypt over Russian grain supplies during a visit to Cairo on Sunday amid uncertainty over a deal to resu

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'Beacon of hope': Deal signed to resume grain exports from Ukraine by sea

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed the Ukraine grain deal as a "beacon on the Black Sea" at the signing ceremony attended by the representatives from Türkiye,

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news (July 16- July 22)

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | Ranil Wickremesinghe

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Japanese figure skater Hanyu Yuzuru retires from competing

Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Hanyu Yuzuru announced that he would retire from competitions and turn professional at a press conference in Tokyo, Jap