Artillery Fire at Vance’s Marine Corps Celebration Sparks Friction With Newsom
Vice President JD Vance celebrated the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton, California, on Oct. 18 in a ceremony that included firing live...
Trump Departs Palm Beach for the White House
President Donald Trump departs Palm Beach, Florida, en route to the White House at 5:25 p.m. ET on Oct. 19. …
Florida Sues California, Washington State, for Allegedly Ignoring Federal Commercial Driving Rules
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his state is suing California and Washington state over their policy of allegedly ignoring federal rules regarding the issuance...
Meloni Criticizes Efforts to Remove Columbus Day in Message to Italian Americans
WASHINGTON—In a message to Italian Americans on Oct. 18, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended Columbus Day, the U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the second...
The 100,000 Đồng Gift and the CIC Data Breach: A Warning on Data Control and Citizen Security
Sept. 15 marked the deadline for Việt Nam’s citizens to claim their “Independence Day gift,” a high-profile and unprecedented national “tax rebate” campaign. Beyond...
Religion Bulletin – September 2025 Redemptorists Condemn Government Land Grab; Lào Cai Targets Independent Faith Groups
Notable Religious Developments in September 2025 Redemptorist Order Protests Land Seizure: The Redemptorists publicly objected to government authorities fencing off the L’Accueil property in...
Việt Nam Revised Press Law Raises Alarm as Journalists May Be Forced to Reveal Sources to Police
Key Events Revised Press Law: media outlets required to provide sources of information to the police; Authorities continue to invoke Articles 116 and 117...
When Even KOLs Need Policing: The Paradox of Control and Freedom in Việt Nam
In Việt Nam, an old adage has long shaped public perception: “Whatever is the problem, let the police take care of it.” This ingrained...
Volodin in Hanoi: A Visit Illuminating Vietnam-Russia Ties Amid Geopolitical Turbulence
On Sept. 28, 2025, Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s State Duma, stepped onto the tarmac at Nội Bài International Airport as Hà Nội’s monsoon...