American Reportedly Kidnapped From Southern Philippine Town, Search Underway
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine police said Friday it has launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg...
South Africa Asks Taiwan to Relocate de Facto Embassy Out of the Capital
South Africa rejected the accusation that it was bowing to pressure from Beijing while Taipei is mulling reciprocal moves. Taiwan has been asked to...
Chinese National Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Illegally Export US Semiconductor Technology to China
A Chinese national on Oct. 17 pleaded guilty to illegally exporting U.S. semiconductor equipment to a U.S.-sanctioned company in China, according to the U.S....
China’s Q3 GDP Hits Weakest Pace Since Early 2023, Backs Calls for More Stimulus
China’s economy grew at the slowest pace since early 2023 in the third quarter, and though consumption and factory output figures beat forecasts last...
China, Burma Top the List for Worst Internet Freedom in the World: Report
China and Burma are tied for the worst internet freedom environments in the world, according to a new report by rights group Freedom House....
Up to 10,000 North Korean Soldiers Sent to Russia: South Korean Intelligence
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it expects that a second phase of transport will occur soon. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS)...
Homeland Security Deports Chinese Illegal Immigrants on Charter Flight
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Thursday that it had deported a group of Chinese illegal immigrants on Oct. 15, the...
Hesai Back on US List of Firms With Ties to Chinese Military
The Department of Defense (DOD) has relisted lidar maker Hesai Group as a Chinese military company after previously removing it from a list of...
Jacinda Ardern Receives Damehood from Prince William at Windsor Castle
Former New Zealand Labour Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially received her damehood from Prince William in the United Kingdom. Ardern was honoured for...