The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision “unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies”.
Category: World
US sends 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman
The move has left 15 detainees in the prison – the smallest number at any point in its history.
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will ‘contain’ rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.
Biden meets exiled Venezuelan opposition candidate
US President Joe Biden calls González “the true winner” of Venezuela’s presidential election.
Russia claims capture of Ukrainian front-line town
Ukraine has not acknowledged the fall of Kurakhove in the war-torn region of Donetsk.
China earthquake: Scores dead as tremor strikes Tibet
Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India.
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?
Why the Trudeau era has come to an end now
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down – until he couldn’t.
Judge denies Trump bid to delay sentencing in hush money case
The incoming president’s lawyers vowed to challenge the decision to proceed with sentencing this week.