‘No calm in Beirut’ as more Israeli strikes expected after Hezbollah ultimatum
Lebanon is bracing for intensified Israeli attacks in the new year, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration set a December 31 deadline for Hezbollah...
House Rules Committee Meets to Review Education-Related Bills
The House Rules Committee holds a meeting at 4 p.m. ET on Dec. 1 to review and discuss several education-related bills. …
Treasury Investigating Alleged Minnesota Fraud That Steered Money to Somali Terrorists
The Treasury Department is investigating claims that Minnesota taxpayer funds were stolen by fraudulent nonprofits and rerouted to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group in Somalia,...
Schumer Says 3 of His Offices Were Targeted With Bomb Threats
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Dec. 1 that three of his offices in New York were targeted by bomb threats. Schumer...
Democrats Step Up Push to Extend ACA Subsidies as Deadline Nears
Democrats continued pushing for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits before they expire at the end of December. At a Capitol...
Fanseqi’s Quiet Comeback Sparks Outrage; Yu Menglong Case Tension Escalates
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society. We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts...
China turns to school ‘snow breaks’ to warm up winter tourism industry
Northern regions across China are introducing “snow breaks” this winter as part of broader efforts to stimulate domestic tourism and spending amid deflationary pressures....
PLA’s drone carrier on fast track to deployment with apparent second sea trial
The PLA’s new “drone carrier”, a key asset for potential amphibious operations against Taiwan, appears to have conducted its second sea trial, marking quick...
John Lee stresses need for lawmakers after Tai Po fire as poll to go on
Published: 10:28am, 2 Dec 2025Updated: 10:48am, 2 Dec 2025 Hong Kong will hold the Legislative Council election as scheduled on Sunday, the chief executive...