The Cook Islands—population 15,000—are being courted by the two superpowers as they hunt for rare earths, and could stand to reap a windfall.

The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.

Saudi Arabia has pledged to boost investments in America to nearly US$1 trillion, but according to analysts Riyadh could struggle to meet that target. Rather, they said the pledge - announced when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington last month - was more about the "political display" than a binding commitment.

China congratulates Cambodia on reaching a ceasefire with Thailand after weeks of deadly border fighting, as officials from three nations begin a two-day meeting in southwestern China.

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman joins 'Fox News Live' reacting to China and Russia's public condemnation of U.S. military pressure against Venezuela as oil tanker blockades continue to impact their economies.

China is still restricting the rare earth elements that the US needs to produce its own permanent magnets and other products even after President Donald Trump reached a deal with his Chinese counterpart in October to lift restrictions on the supplies,

Unlike its Cold War standoff with the Soviet Union, Washington’s rivalry with Beijing is constrained by mutual dependence and the high costs of economic separation.

Analysts say Riyadh’s investment target of nearly US$1 trillion may not be feasible – and it’s more about optics than a binding commitment.