Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Permitting for 10 Mining Projects
The initiative aims to boost domestic production of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China by expediting reviews for key mining projects. The Trump...
ACLU Sues Trump Admin Over Revocation of International Student Visas
Several hundred foreign students throughout the country have had their visas or legal status revoked. Four American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) affiliates filed a...
Trump Admin Files Response to Supreme Court Pause on Deportations
The ACLU’s emergency application challenges Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants accused of being criminal gang members. The Trump...
DHL to Suspend Global Shipments of Packages Valued at More Than $800 to US Consumers
The company said the suspension is temporary. Shipping giant DHL announced it would temporarily suspend shipments of items worth $800 or more to private...
Chinese table tennis fans splash cash in Macau as authorities eye sports boom
The ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup concluded on Sunday night after attracting thousands of Chinese table tennis fans to splash their cash in...
Vance Meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday
‘I know you have not been feeling great, but it’s good to see you in better health,’ Vance told the pope. Vice President JD...
China’s Military Purge, Xi’s Close Ally Ousted, Xi in a Life-or-Death Showdown with the Princelings
Before the Fourth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), rumors spread about Xi Jinping’s diminishing power. As his close ally, Vice Chairman...
Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for Taiwan reunification has disadvantages
Professor Yan Anlin is one of mainland China’s most highly regarded Taiwan studies experts. A former close aide to Wang Daohan, the mainland representative...
Asian elephant calf is born at Zurich Zoo – and his name will start with the letter Z
A 19-year-old Asian elephant at the Zurich Zoo gave birth this weekend to a male calf whose name, starting with the letter Z, will...