Lessons learned from trying to thaw icy relations between rivals U.S and China
U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns described the relationship as contentious and deeply competitive, “and you can’t get around ...
Protests turn violent in China after student falls to his death
Violent protests have erupted in China after the death of a teenage boy sparked accusations of a cover-up by authorities, ...
As China hacking threat builds, Biden to order tougher cybersecurity standards
President Joe Biden is calling for tighter cybersecurity standards for federal agencies and contractors in a new executive ...
Bounty hunting wild boars in China: The once-protected species is now a growing public menace
In the wee hours of an October morning, dozens of dogs chased the hulking figure of an animal scrambling through a forest in northwestern China as a thermal drone whizzed overhead.
New intelligence suggests ‘Havana Syndrome’ possibly caused by foreign weapon; overall assessment remains ‘very unlikely’
New intelligence has led two US intelligence agencies to conclude that it’s possible a small number of mysterious health ailments colloquially termed as Havana Syndrome impacting spies, soldiers and ...
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Los Angeles Fire Dept. Warned New Budget Could Make Fires Worse
The change in fire department funding from 2023-24 stemmed from a one-time purchase of breathing equipment and fire suits ...
A cut undersea internet cable is making Taiwan worried about ‘gray zone’ tactics from Beijing
When a Taiwanese telecoms company detected that an international undersea cable was damaged earlier this month, it worked to ...
Danish officials fear Trump is much more serious about acquiring Greenland than in first term
When President-elect Donald Trump mused about buying Greenland from Denmark during his first administration, the Danish prime ...
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Trump’s and Musk’s Disgusting Response to California Fires
Elon Musk retweeted a conservative account attacking Newsom, while presidential envoy Richard Grenell tweeted, “The far left ...
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Trump Wants to Use Terror Designation to Block More Immigrants
Donald Trump is strongly considering classifying Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, CNN reported Wednesday.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the ...
The world’s most powerful passports for 2025
There’s new year cheer for Singapore as it reclaims its place at the top of a quarterly ranking of the world’s most powerful passports. Holders of this desirable red travel document enjoy visa-free ...