2026 – Page 913 – From Inside Asia

Cambodia Telecom Fraud Horrors, Beijing Hospital’s Massive Debt, and a Boss’s Hiring Nightmare

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...

by China Insights January 15, 2026

US Politics

DHS Says It Will Reduce Wait Times for Religious Workers Outside the US

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Jan. 14 that it will reduce wait times for thousands of foreign religious workers to be...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

Trump’s View on Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Remains Unchanged: White House

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump previously raised concerns about Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s prospects of becoming the leader of Venezuela, and that view remains...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

China Observer YouTube

Chinese Tofu-Dreg Construction Strikes Again! Crane Collapse on Thailand’s High-Speed Rail Kills 32

On January 14, a crane collapsed at a construction site along the China-Thailand high-speed rail route, a major project under China’s Belt and Road...

by China Observer January 15, 2026

World

Iran halts hundreds of executions as Gulf allies pull Trump back from strike, US says

The United States on Thursday said Iran halted 800 executions of protesters under pressure from US President Donald Trump, after Gulf allies appeared to...

by Agence France-Presse January 15, 2026

World

Washington completes first sale of Venezuelan oil in US$500 million deal, says US official

The United States has finalised a sale of Venezuelan oil – the first since Washington took control of the sector following the toppling of...

by Agence France-Presse January 15, 2026

US Politics

White House Press Briefing With Press Secretary (Jan. 15)

The White House holds a press briefing with press secretary Karoline Leavitt at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 15. …

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

US Politics

Trump Asks Congress to Pass New Health Care Affordability Plan

President Donald Trump has asked Congress to ratify provisions of his health care affordability plan, which aims to lower prices through marketplace reforms that...

by FIA Staff January 15, 2026

News

Japan, Philippines Sign Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions

Japan and the Philippines on Jan. 15 signed a pact that allows their forces to exchange supplies and services to aid joint exercises and...

by Victoria Friedman January 15, 2026