Holiday spending by U.S. consumers expected to see sharpest decline since COVID-19 pandemic

Cartoon by Tan Xiguang A recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) reveals that holiday spending by U.S. consumers is expected to see its steepest…[More]

Does U.S. army return to Afghanistan realistic?

KABUL, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Washington is "trying to take back" Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. However…[More]

Is Washington really willing to be the ‘lonely outlier’ on the Palestinian issue?: Global Times editorial

Longing for peace. Illustration: Liu Rui/Global Times On Sunday local time, Australia, Canada and the UK announced their recognition of Palestinian st…[More]

Trump's Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes

LONDON, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's second state visit to Britain wrapped up Thursday night in royal pomp and friendly rhetoric…[More]

Senate Democrats launch first-ever push for U.S. recognition of Palestinian state

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- A number of Senate Democrats on Thursday introduced a resolution calling for U.S. recognition of a demilitarized Pale…[More]

U.S. Fed rate cut could boost economy, but lead to more inflation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve's rate cut could be good for the economy in the short term but lead to more inflation down t…[More]