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An expected slowdown in U.S. drilling, and speculation on a Chinese economic stimulus package, helped push Brent crude to this year's peak.

The state-run People's Daily says a boom could lead to volatility and manipulation as investors continue to pour money into the market.

The intrusion further fuels tension in the region as the Senkaku Islands controlled by Japan are also claimed by China.

Some reports suggested it may have been awkward for Kim Jong Un to mark his first foreign trip with Russia, and not China.

CEO Lei Jun's awkward speech in English, during the launch of Xiaomi's Mi 4i on April 23 in New Delhi, India, has been made into a rap song.

Business ties between Taiwan and China have improved to their best level in six decades.

Both input and output prices declined for a ninth month in April, while manufacturing employment contracted for an 18th month.

The informal talks came as fighting escalated after the withdrawal of most U.S. and allied troops.

"People really need to look at the facts, look at the science of what is behind those facts."

The leader of Taiwan's Nationalist Party will sit down with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday in the first meeting between the heads of the ruling parties in the two rival states in more than 60 years.

The arrest came just months after Americans Kenneth Bae and Matthew Todd Miller were released.

China's government is reining in the massive milk-formula market to promote the benefits of breastfeeding.

China says 57 countries have signed up to become founding members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

It is the first time in a decade that a U.S. secretary of state has visited Sri Lanka.

The Chinese navy in the Mediterranean Sea? Yes, to hold joint drills with Russia.

Apple's latest job postings indicate the tech titan's first Middle East stores will be in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Shares of the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut jumped Friday after Third Point hedge fund took an undisclosed stake in company.

Reports have speculated the North Korean leader cancelled his Russia visit for fear of upsetting China.

The Chinese government has pledged to help startups and increase public spending in the face of a "complex" economic situation.

Uber says it was a routine commercial inspection but the raid highlights growing tension in China over ride-booking apps.

The lack of government assistance has triggered anger among villagers outside Kathmandu as the death toll continues to rise.