Death Toll in Philippines Landfill Collapse Rises to 4
CEBU CITY, Philippines– The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday, as...
Member of Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged With Laundering Millions in Drug Proceeds
A key member of a Chinese money-laundering network was charged with allegedly laundering tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds, the U.S. Attorney’s...
US Operations in Venezuela Shatter Beijing’s Influence in Latin America: Analysts
Beijing’s failure to defend its “all-weather” ally Venezuela following the United States’ capture of the nation’s leader Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3 illustrates its...
What to Know About the Drug Causing a Withdrawal Crisis in Fentanyl Users
An adulterant in fentanyl is creating a new crisis of withdrawal symptoms for users and provoking public concern in multiple U.S. cities. The new...
China’s Services PMI Growth Hits 6-Month Low in December: S&P Global Survey
China’s service sector growth slowed to its weakest pace, reaching a six-month low in December, according to a recent survey compiled by S&P Global....
Chinese Asylum Claims Near Record Levels in 2025, UN Data Show
Chinese nationals sought asylum abroad in near-record numbers in 2025, according to preliminary data compiled by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),...
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
One of Beijing’s most notorious influence operations in Western academia came cloaked under the guise of traditional culture and under the name of Chinese...
Accidental Death of Teen Linked to Porn Addiction Prompts Call for Internet Restrictions
Warning: This article contains content that may distress some readers. One Friday in early October last year, a New Zealand teenager spent some of...
Beijing Struggles to Distance Seoul From US-Led Security Alliance: Analysts
As South Korean President Lee Jae-myung wrapped up his four-day state visit to China seeking expanded trade, experts warned that Beijing is likely to use...