Mystery ‘Disease X’ outbreak widens as WHO sends rapid response team to DR Congo
More cases of a mysterious flu-like illness labelled “Disease X” were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the World Health Organization...
Gang leader’s witchcraft accusations sparked Haiti massacre that left 110 dead: rights group
Published: 1:08pm, 9 Dec 2024Updated: 1:14pm, 9 Dec 2024 At least 110 people were killed over the weekend in Haiti’s Cite Soleil slum when...
The Chinese hi-res imaging technique that could sharpen remote sensing and astronomy
Published: 1:06pm, 9 Dec 2024Updated: 3:42pm, 9 Dec 2024 A new approach to digital imaging promises to ramp up resolution, with potential applications in...
Hong Kong to require taxis to install GPS, e-payment and camera systems in next 2 years
Published: 1:05pm, 9 Dec 2024Updated: 2:06pm, 9 Dec 2024 Hong Kong taxi drivers will be required to install electronic payment and navigation systems, dashcams...
Death Threats Made to Trafficked Migrants, NZ Union Alleges
Between 30 and 50 people have been threatened with injury or death if they reveal they have been trafficked, First Union claims. Victims of...
China’s Air Force Exercises Expose Serious Defects, Caught Faking
On November 29th and 30th, the Chinese Air Force and Russian forces conducted two joint patrols, but things didn’t go as planned. The Japanese...
“Unmanned Assets” to Reinforce the JSDF’s Human Resource Base and Defense Capabilities
On November 5 and 8, the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) hosted two separate expert panels that focused on the imperative for Tokyo to...
Strikes at BYD’s Factories in China and Vietnam — How Long Can It Last?
This person is referring to the strike that occurred in mid-May at BYD Electronics in Wuxi. The event lasted for several days and has...
House to Vote on $3 Billion in Funding to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment From US Networks
American telecom networks made headlines recently as intelligence officials confirmed ongoing Chinese state-backed hacking activities targeting the networks. The House of Representatives is set...