FBI Chief Warns of Unprecedented Rise in Security Threats
America faces an unprecedented convergence of security threats, including terrorism, cyberattacks, and foreign interference, according to the FBI director. The United States is facing...
Japanese Woman Who Loves Bananas Is Now World’s Oldest Person
TOKYO—Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, became the world’s oldest living person at age 116, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas, according to the...
Australian Senate Votes to Reject CCP’s Claim Over Taiwan
The motion rebuked the CCP’s distortion of a UN Resolution to claim sovereignty over Taiwan. On Aug. 21, the Australian Senate passed a bipartisan-backed...
Japanese Lawmakers Visit Taiwan to Discuss ‘Security Issues’
Beijing responds by saying Japan should be ready to ‘pay a heavy price’ if it interferes in China’s plans for Taiwan. A bipartisan group...
EU Greenlights German State Aid for $11 Billion TSMC Chip Plant
The joint venture is expected to boost the EU’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The European Commission has approved a 5 billion euro (about $5.58 billion)...
China Restricts Trade Data on Overseas Fund Flows
Stock exchanges have stopped releasing real-time data on foreign funds buying Chinese stocks, which is a key indicator for investors. Beijing has restricted the...
Taiwan Will Not Be Intimidated by China’s Authoritarian Expansion: Taiwanese President
‘China’s growing authoritarianism will not stop with Taiwan,’ said Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on democratic countries to team...
Filipino President Says ‘Heads Will Roll’ After Alleged Chinese-Born Fugitive Fled Country
The president’s office has directed ministers to cancel the passport of Alice Guo, or Guo Huaping, after the suspect allegedly escaped to Indonesia. Filipino...
2 Injured Russian Climbers Rescued After 6 Days Stranded on Pakistan Peak
ISLAMABAD—After six days stranded on a remote peak in Pakistan’s northeast, two injured Russian climbers were rescued, while another remains missing and is presumed...