Chinese Exports to US Plunged 33 Percent in August
China’s exports grew at the slowest pace in six months in August and declined year over year, as outbound shipments to the United States...
Access to Major Social Media Platforms Restricted in Turkey, Internet Watchdog Says
Access to several major social media and messaging platforms has been restricted in Turkey following calls for rallies by the main opposition Republican People’s...
China’s Parade Reveals Limitations in Military Development: Analysts
The Chinese Communist regime’s military parade on Sept. 3 revealed a vast arsenal but also structural shortcomings, as much of the weaponry and equipment...
4-Year Manhunt Ends With Shooting of New Zealand Fugitive
When Tom Phillips disappeared into dense bush in New Zealand’s Waikato region with his three children just before Christmas 2021, following a dispute with...
ANZ Bank Pays $3.25 Million Penalty for Misleading New Zealand Customers
ANZ Bank’s New Zealand operation has agreed to pay a $3.25 million (US$1.92 million) penalty after admitting it twice breached fair dealing laws. The...
Censorship Concerns Raised After Chinese State Media Pulls Video of Xi–Putin Organ Transplant Discussion
China’s state-owned broadcaster has rescinded international wire agency access to hot mic video footage of Chinese and Russian leaders discussing longevity and organ transplants,...
South Korea Makes Deal With US to Release Detained Georgia Plant Workers
The South Korean government on Sept. 7 stated that the more than 300 South Korean workers who were detained during a federal immigration operation...
How US Government Stake in Intel Will Affect Tech Race With China
The federal government’s move to take a 10 percent stake—and become the largest shareholder—in chip company Intel in August raised some eyebrows among investors...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sept. 7 that he is stepping down following two election losses. Ishiba first took office in October...