US Flag Raised Over Embassy in Venezuela for First Time in 7 Years
The U.S. flag flew over the U.S. Embassy in the Venezuelan capital city of Caracas for the first time in exactly seven years. “On...
Xi Jinping Begs Rubio! Xi Fears Trump, Too Scared to Congratulate Khamenei’s Son’s Election
On March 1st, it was confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei, had died in a U.S.-Israeli coalition attack. On March 8th, Khamenei’s second son,...
‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help
Joe*, a 20-year-old Hong Kong student, began seeking emotional support for dating advice, family relationships and stress management a few months ago to ease...
‘Cyber heartbreak’ wave sweeps China social media as users grieve ‘loss’ of AI partners after updates
A wave of “cyber heartbreak” has swept social media in China as young people “mourn” loving artificial intelligence (AI) partners suddenly “cancelled” by system...
Southeast Asia’s scam compound survivors suffer in stigma and silence
For many of those rescued from Southeast Asia’s scam compounds, escape is not the end of the ordeal. They leave behind the locked gates,...
Free Trade Port Chaos: Travel Disaster, Prices Soar, Jobs Scarce, Villagers Fight for Land
At the Big National Meeting, Hainan Officials Rarely “Openly Beg for Money and Policies”; Chaos After the Free Trade Port Closed: Spring Travel Disaster,...
China Continues Importing Iranian Oil Through ‘Backdoor’ Route Bypassing Strait of Hormuz
China continues to receive Iranian crude oil through alternative routes designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy chokepoint at risk of...
China Says Tankers With Chinese Flag Safe in Hormuz—Reality Hits Hard, Iran Drones Bomb Them
Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy transit route, has become a focal point of...
How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?
The increasing military use of drones has raised questions about the future role of helicopters as countries such as China and the United States...