Shigeru Ishiba Is Formally Anointed As Japan’s New Prime Minister
Ishiba has announced his new Cabinet, but omitted Sanae Takaichi, a hardline nationalist he beat in the leadership contest. Shigeru Ishiba has been formally...
81-Year-Old South Korean Falls Short in Bid to Become Oldest Miss Universe Contestant
SEOUL, South Korea—An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the...
Qantas Buys Into Planned Biofuel Plant in New Zealand
Despite doubts over the viability of running aircraft on biofuel, Qantas is part of a consortium planning to spend almost US$57 million to produce...
US Issues New AI Export Rule Targeting CCP Threat
The Commerce Department on Sept. 30 expanded an export rule to require foreign data centers to apply for approval before they can import American...
Taiwan Braces for Intensifying Typhoon Krathon
Coastal views of Pingtung County of Taiwan before the arrival of Typhoon Krathon on Sept. 30, which is likely to make an unusual landfall...
Incoming Japanese PM Calls for Early General Election on Oct. 27 Amid China Tensions
Shigeru Ishiba, set to be approved for prime minister on Oct. 1, has sought to strengthen ties with Taiwan amid CCP’s aggression in the...
House Committee Lawmakers Urge Fairfax County to Stop Using Chinese Drones
Fairfax County is home to several U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The leaders of...
US Announces $567 Million for Taiwan’s Defense
Biden’s approval came as Taiwan was on heightened alert because of the recent firings by the CCP’s Rocket Force and army in inland China....
Broad Support for Resumption of Mining, Oil and Gas Prospecting in New Zealand
The majority of submitters are in favour of a government proposal to allow mining to resume in New Zealand after it was cancelled under...