Month: March 2026
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Two Pilots Killed, 41 Injured in Runway Collision at LaGuardia Airport
On the night of March 22, a ground collision occurred on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport. Jazz Aviation operated Air Canada Express Flight 8646 (a CRJ-900) collided with a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle after landing. The crash killed both the captain and first…
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Hong Kong Revises National Security Law Rules, Expands Police Powers
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on March 23 announced revisions to the implementation rules of Article 43 of the Hong Kong National Security Law, which came into effect the same day. The new rules further strengthen law enforcement powers in national security cases,…
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US Monitoring 23 Chinese-Linked Ports, Space Bases in South America
U.S. military forces are monitoring 23 port facilities involving China, as well as China’s “space-support” bases across South America, U.S. Southern Command Commander, Marine Corps General Francis L. Donovan, told Congress on Tuesday, March 17. U.S. Northern Command Commander, Air Force General Gregory M. Guillot, warned at a hearing…
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Iran Fires Missiles at Diego Garcia, Demonstrates Long-Range Strike Capability
According to a March 23 report by CNBC, Iran launched missiles at the U.S.-UK joint military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, demonstrating long-range strike capabilities beyond what was previously understood. Semi-official Iranian media reported that two medium-range ballistic missiles were fired at the base in the Chagos…
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Hong Kong Rated ‘Partly Free’ in Freedom in the World Report with Political Rights Score of 0
On March 19, the U.S.-based human rights think tank Freedom House released its Freedom in the World report. Hong Kong scored 41 points and was classified as a “Partly Free” region, with 0 points in the “Political Rights” category. Taiwan scored 93 points and was rated…
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Trump Extends Iran Strait Deadline by Five Days, Suspends Strikes on Power Facilities
According to the Associated Press on March 23, U.S. President Donald Trump announced just hours before a previously set deadline that the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be extended by five days, while suspending plans to strike Iran’s power facilities. Trump posted in all…
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Help in Crisis, Not in Poverty: The Meaning Behind a Traditional Chinese Saying
In everyday conversation across China, the phrase “help in crisis, not in poverty” often surfaces as a quiet rule of thumb. It reflects an instinct to be generous, but not without boundaries. What is less commonly known is that the saying does not end there. Its…
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Why Envy Hurts the Mind More Than You Think
Why is it said that we should not envy the good fortune of others? The answer lies in a deeper understanding of karma and the path to liberation. In Buddhist thought, merit, or virtue, arises from wholesome actions of body, speech, and mind. Acts such as diligence, filial respect, self-cultivation,…
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China, the United States, and Japan: Three Breakfast Traditions, Three Ways of Starting the Day
What people eat for breakfast often says as much about their daily lives as it does about their food culture. In China, the United States, and Japan, the first meal of the day follows three distinct patterns shaped by convenience, habit, and views on health. Chinese…
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Radio Free Asia Off to Slow Restart Following a Year of Funding Cuts
Originally funded by the U.S. government, RFA is known for its uncensored information about authoritarian regimes such as China and North Korea
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3rd Annual Milford St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brings Irish Pride and Community Spirit
The streets of Milford, PA, came alive on Saturday, March 21, as the borough celebrated the 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Kicking off at 3 p.m. from Ann Street Park, the parade featured colorful floats, marching bands, Irish bagpipers, and…
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Musk Proposes Covering Unpaid TSA Salaries During Federal Shutdown
As the partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government continues beyond one month, an “unconventional proposal” from the tech sector has quickly drawn public attention. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stated on Saturday, March 21 that he is willing to pay the salaries of unpaid Transportation Security Administration…