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China’s short-dramas flood the market — and let viewers pick winners
A hand-drawn poster advertising the film "Niu Lai", which translates to "Here Comes the Cow", is seen at a cinema in Beijing on August 21, 2026. "Niu Lai", a low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals…
Iran and Oman prep Hormuz deal, U.S. holds off on secondary sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2nd L), Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (2nd R), and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi (R) walk inside a building in Muscat, Oman, on June 22, 2026. Hamed…
The U.S. is flexing its economic power — drawing retaliation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the trade dispute with the United States at the Davie Shipyard in Levis, Quebec, Canada on Aug. 24, 2026. Andrej Ivanov | AFP | Getty ImagesHello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from…
Indonesia’s growth ambitions questioned by economists
Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, waves to photographers as he leaves after attending a dialog held by country's anti-graft agency Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 17,…
Oil falls as the U.S. pivots to economic pressure on Iran
FILE PHOTO: Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. Hamad I Mohammed | ReutersOil fell Wednesday, amid easing concerns about military conflict as the U.S. leans towards economic sanctions to pressure…
Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal reaches Congress amid proliferation fears
US President Donald Trump during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Will Oliver | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump submitted a proposed agreement with Saudi…
HP partners with blacklisted Huawei for licensing Chinese firm’s WiFi tech
The Huawei booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 2025.Arjun Kharpal | CNBCBEIJING — U.S.-based personal computing and printing firm HP has signed a multi-year global agreement for licensing certain WiFi patents from Chinese…
How Trump is redefining U.S.-South Korea ties
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on October 29, 2025 in Japan.Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's move last week to scale back annual…
World Liberty Financial says stablecoin success refutes Trump cronyism
The CEO of Trump-linked World Liberty Financial said the company offers real utility and operates independently of political influence, refuting allegations of potential conflicts of interest. The crypto venture, launched in 2024 by…
HHS plans new FDA leadership roles for technology, drugs
The logo for the Food and Drug Administration is seen ahead of a news conference at the Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, April 22, 2025.Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe Department of Health and Human…