Four members of an Indonesian military intelligence unit received prison sentences on Wednesday. They were convicted for an acid attack on rights advocate Andrie Yunus. Human rights activists expressed concerns, calling the proceedings a “blatant whitewash.” The case was reviewed by a military court, though activists argued it should have been handled by civilian judges. […]
The Philippine authorities have unveiled images of structures at a contested reef. They suspect these were installed by China. Since May 30, six foreign objects have been identified at Scarborough Shoal’s lagoon, according to a Philippine coast guard spokesperson. Scarborough Shoal, referred to as Bajo de Masinloc in the Philippines and Huangyan Island in China, […]
The Pentagon has added more Chinese companies to a list linked to Beijing’s military. This includes some well-known technology and consumer brands. These additions could lead to future investment restrictions and sanctions. In 2021, a congressional mandate led to the creation of this list. The latest update reveals 188 entities that the U.S. Department of […]
As Ebola continues to spread in East Africa, the United States is not as involved as it was in past outbreaks. This situation positions China, known for its economic strength and proficiency in epidemic control and biotechnology, as a key player in the global effort to combat the virus. In Mongbwalu, a town in the […]
Thousands gathered in New Delhi on Saturday supporting a Gen Z movement demanding greater governmental accountability and the resignation of India’s education minister. This minister faced scrutiny due to scandals surrounding student exams. The Cockroach Janta Party began as a satirical website created by Abhijeet Dipke, a Boston University graduate. Dipke’s creation was a response […]
The Taiwan Coast Guard Administration reported a standoff between Chinese and Taiwanese coast guards near the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea. A Chinese vessel, identified by the hull number 3501, was spotted about four miles from the restricted zone claimed by Taiwan at 7:32 a.m. local time. A Taiwanese patrol boat, Xunhu No. […]
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit North Korea next week, marking his first trip there in nearly seven years. Both Chinese and North Korean officials confirmed the visit, which highlights China’s efforts to maintain strong ties with North Korea, a country equipped with nuclear weapons. Recently, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has […]
For days and nights inside a flooded cave, Mued Duangsomdy and four other men faced a grim reality: survival. Trapped after venturing into a mazelike cave system in central Laos, their gold prospecting hopes turned into a desperate struggle against nature. In an interview with NBC News, Mued, 23, recalled that darkness masked any sense […]
Chinese leader Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of understanding emerging technologies to maintain China’s competitive edge in the global economy. He emphasized this in a speech on January 30, which the Communist Party published in its official journal, Qiushi. Xi stated, “Leading cadres at all levels must effectively strengthen their knowledge of frontier science and […]
When learning about China’s method of tracking its citizens with surveillance cameras and ranking them based on political and social benchmarks set by the Communist Party, comparisons to Orwell’s ‘1984’ and Big Brother are inevitable. China now leads in surveillance technology, mostly powered by artificial intelligence. This represents a significant intensification of policing ideologies reminiscent […]