Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te engaged in a series of phone calls with prominent U.S. congressional leaders during his stopover in Guam on Thursday, marking the second leg of his Pacific island tour. According to a spokesperson for the presidential office, Lai spoke with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. He … Read more
Afghanistan‘s cricketing heroes, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, have bravely spoken out against the Taliban’s recent ban on women pursuing medical education and training. The two star athletes, both deeply respected figures in their nation, have called the decision “deeply unjust” and urged the Taliban to reconsider. Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s T20 captain and a global … Read more
U.S. Condemns China’s ‘Reckless’ Actions in South China Sea Dispute The Philippines has accused Chinese coast guard and navy ships of engaging in "aggressive" and "reckless" behavior in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing territorial feud. Philippine officials say three of its vessels conducting routine patrols … Read more
Tiny Nation’s Plea Echoes in Global Court: Can Law Stop Climate Change? The small island nation of Vanuatu isn’t waiting for rising tides to reclaim its shores. They’ve taken their fight for survival to the world’s highest court. In a landmark case that unfolded in The Hague this week, lawyers representing Vanuatu and other vulnerable … Read more
Record Cocaine Haul Seized off Australian Coast: Biggest Bust Ever Queensland, Australia – In a dramatic takedown worthy of a Hollywood film, Australian authorities snagged a staggering 2.3 tons (4,600 pounds) of cocaine during a weekend raid – the largest drug seizure in Australia’s history. The bust comes after a month-long investigation, spurred by a … Read more
Hong Kong Embraces "Panda Mania" to Boost Tourism Hong Kong is experiencing a surge in panda fever, and it’s not just about cuddly cuteness. The city is strategically leveraging these beloved black-and-white bears to revitalize its tourism industry. Starting this weekend, thousands of giant panda sculptures, crafted from recycled materials, will adorn iconic locations like … Read more
Taiwan President’s US Stop Sparks China’s Ire Honolulu, Hawaii – Taiwan’s newly elected President, Tsai Ing-wen, landed in Honolulu on Saturday, kicking off a two-day stopover in the United States as part of a broader Pacific tour. This transit visit marks Tsai’s first journey abroad since assuming office and has ignited tensions with China, which … Read more
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced on the 28th that a top general in the Chinese military has been subject to investigation and has been suspended. The general in question is Admiral Miao Hua, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Military Commission. Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Chen announced this at a regular … Read more
Several agree in classifying it as a hasty and problematic initiative, not supported by evidence. Through a statement, managers of X expressed concern about the negative impact that the ban could have on children and assured that it violates their rights to freedom of expression and access to information. In general, representatives of platforms such … Read more
Lima. Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday inaugurated the Peruvian megaport Chancay as a new maritime corridor between Asia and Latin America, in one of Beijing’s most ambitious bets in the region, as it is the first port financed by China in South America. Xi also signed the expansion of a free trade agreement with Peru … Read more