China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world’s second-largest economy as it sends more exports to other parts of the world.

China has reported its auto exports rose 21% last year from the year before, driven by a surge in electric vehicle shipments

Hong Kong officials want to expand oversight of building maintenance and enhancing fire safety measures

Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments

The Michigan senator is the second Democratic lawmaker to be targeted by the Trump administration with an investigation following the video.

The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration

The Washington Capitals host the San Jose Sharks after the Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime

The Utah Mammoth host the Dallas Stars after Dylan Guenther's two-goal game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Mammoth's 6-1 win

The New York Rangers look to break their four-game slide when they take on the Ottawa Senators

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Vancouver Canucks after Charlie Coyle's two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Blue Jackets' 5-3 win

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Calgary Flames square off in Western Conference action

The Winnipeg Jets are looking to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Minnesota Wild

The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders after Zach Hyman's two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Oilers' 4-3 overtime loss

More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday.

Nearly two weeks after celebrating New Year, many Serbians did it again on Tuesday evening, this time according to old Orthodox Christian tradition

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, a successful businessman who helped to energize his divided island’s economy and set it on the road to European Union membership, has died

Because the only true cure for the winter blues is dinner by candlelight.

Ugandans are set to vote in an election for president and other leaders

China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion, a 20 percent increase from 2024, according to data released by the country’s General Administration of Customs.

An independent counsel demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges over his controversial martial law decree.