2026 – Page 892 – From Inside Asia

Chinese military urged to overhaul English teaching to improve language skills

The People’s Liberation Army has been urged to overhaul English language teaching at its military schools and recruit professionals to improve soldiers’ communication skills...

by William Zheng February 17, 2026

China Observer YouTube

Self-Heating Hotpot Turns into Self-Exploding Hotpot, $1 Billion Chinese Brand ‘Zi Hai Guo’ Bankrupt

Amid China’s ongoing economic downturn, the once-popular brand “Zi Hai Guo” self-heating rice, valued at 7.5 billion RMB, is now facing bankruptcy proceedings. Join...

by China Observer February 17, 2026

World

Police arrest man running towards US Capitol with a shotgun

US Capitol Police in Washington arrested an 18-year-old man on Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle toward the west side of the Capitol...

by Associated Press February 17, 2026

World

Trump unveils first Japan investments under trade deal with US

The US and Japan unveiled the debut projects of a US$550 billion investment fund, pressing ahead with a trade and economic pact in the...

by Bloomberg February 17, 2026

World

Forging robust China-South America ties takes more than just trade

A few weeks ago, while travelling in Buenos Aires, I learned a new word: chino. I already knew its literal meaning – even a...

by Lijia Zhang February 17, 2026

News

EU Investigates Shein Over ‘Addictive Designs’ and Sales of Childlike Sex Dolls

The European Union has opened an in-depth investigation into online fashion retailer Shein over the sale of illegal items and what it calls the...

by Bill Pan February 17, 2026

US Politics

Second Lady Announces Patriotic Bookmark Contest for Kids to Mark America’s 250th

Elementary and middle school students can put their creative skills to work in helping to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday, Second Lady Usha...

by FIA Staff February 17, 2026

US Politics

Noem Confirms Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s Departure From DHS

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday the departure of her assistant secretary, Tricia McLaughlin, confirming anonymously sourced reports that she would be...

by FIA Staff February 17, 2026

World

Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on Trump’s US

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday launched a multibillion-dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian military and rely less on the United States. Carney’s announcement...

by Agence France-Presse February 17, 2026