US military’s Pacific strategy shifts to survival mode as China gains strength
For almost half a century, the Philippines served as the linchpin of American military power in Asia. During the height of the Vietnam war,...
More records found linking Credit Suisse bank to Nazi accounts: US panel
An investigation by a US Senate panel has found that troubled investment bank Credit Suisse concealed information during previous inquiries into Nazi-controlled bank accounts...
China’s Yinchuan Hit by 11 Earthquakes in 24 Hours; Millions Flee, Roads and Rails Jammed
On January 2 and 3, 2025, Yinchuan in Ningxia experienced 11 earthquakes within 24 hours. The strongest measured 4.8 in magnitude. The tremors were...
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to quit as coalition talks collapse
Talks between Austria’s two main centrist parties on forming a coalition government without the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) collapsed on Saturday, prompting conservative Chancellor...
Zelensky reports heavy Russian, North Korean troop losses in Russia’s Kursk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Russian and North Korean forces suffered heavy losses in fighting in Russia’s southern Kursk region. Advertisement...
Could sea goddess Mazu connect atheist mainland China with believer Taiwan?
Fujian province has become a test bed for mainland China’s push for economic, social and political integration with Taiwan. In this story – the...
As West cuts global aid, emerging powers must step up and contribute
Global development has undergone profound changes in recent years, driven by mounting geopolitical tensions, climate-induced disasters and persistent health crises. Traditional donor systems are...
Carter’s flag-draped casket arrives in Atlanta as 39th US president’s state funeral begins
Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began on Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th US president’s flag-draped casket rolling through his tiny hometown and past...
French police seize two tons of cocaine worth around US$134 million in Le Havre
Police have seized more than two tons of cocaine worth around €130 million (US$134 million) in the northern French port of Le Havre. Advertisement...