Lawmakers Probe Ford Over Chinese Battery Partnership
Lawmakers are again scrutinizing Ford’s partnership with battery maker CATL, a designated Chinese military company, according to a Jan. 27 letter. The House Select...
India Says Nipah Outbreak Contained as Asian Neighbors Heighten Health Surveillance
Indian health officials said a Nipah virus outbreak has been contained, as several Asian countries have heightened vigilance against its potential spread. India’s Health...
South Korea’s Former First Lady Jailed for 20 Months for Corruption
South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced on Jan. 28 to one year...
Starmer Arrives in China, Promising to Make ‘Real Progress’ With Xi Jinping
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on Jan. 28 for a three-day visit, a week after his government approved plans for a...
Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
A free speech advocacy group has warned that a proposed telecommunications bill could erode data privacy and expand government surveillance in New Zealand. In...
CCP Military’s Silence About Top General’s Ousting Indicates Internal Discontent: Analysts
Days after China’s top general was removed by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping, the Chinese military has remained silent. Analysts said the...
Japan–US Alliance ‘Would Collapse’ If Tokyo Turned a Blind Eye to Taiwan Crisis, PM Says
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Jan. 26 that if China and the United States were in conflict over Taiwan, Japan would work...
Chinese Dissident Sues X, Alleging Wrongful Account Suspension and Possible Foreign Pressure
A New York-based Chinese dissident and political commentator has filed a lawsuit against X Corp., alleging the social media platform wrongfully suspended his account...
North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missiles Toward the Sea
North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea on Jan. 27 in apparent weapons tests, according to Japan and South Korea. The Japanese...