Month: March 2026
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Six Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas for Depression: A TCM Physician’s Guide to Treating the Root Cause
Depression is a serious problem at every stage of life. As economic and political conditions grow more unstable around the world, collective anxiety has become a defining feature of the age. More people than ever believe they are depressed; more are receiving formal diagnoses. What they share is a persistent…
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George H.W. Bush Promise Kept: US Returns Family Cross to Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz After 35 Years
A gold cross with deep family significance has been returned to the family of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, fulfilling a promise made in 1990 by then-U.S. President George H. W. Bush. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio presented the heirloom to Paz at a regional summit in Florida over the…
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US Intercepts Mysterious Encrypted Signal as Iran May Be Activating Sleeper Agents Abroad
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a new intensity. As U.S. and Israeli military strikes continue against Iran, President Donald Trump and Iran’s new leadership are exchanging escalating public threats, a federal court has convicted an Iranian-linked operative for plotting to kill Trump, and American intelligence agencies have…
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Of Body and Mind: The Medicinal and Philosophical Wonders of Avicenna
In 996 AD, the sultan who ruled the city of Bukhara fell terribly ill, with an ailment that defied his court physicians. With the ruler close to death, a young man, only sixteen at the time, was summoned to heal him. What he performed was nothing short of a medicinal…
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Canadian Think Tank Warns of China’s Expanding Influence in the Arctic: ‘Strategic Vulnerabilities’
As melting sea ice opens new shipping routes, a Canadian think tank warns that Beijing is expanding its Arctic influence, raising concerns about security gaps and growing geopolitical competition in the strategically-significant region
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Thousands Defy Firecracker Ban at Guangdong Festival, Forcing Police to Back Down
Thousands of residents in China's Guangdong Province protested a local firecracker ban during a traditional festival, defending a centuries-old custom in which fireworks are used to welcome deities and ward off evil spirits
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Slew of Controversial Proposals at China’s Two Sessions Spark Online Backlash
Proposals from several delegates at China’s annual Two Sessions, including calls to support single women having children and encouraging graduates to return to rural areas, have drawn the ire of Chinese netizens as the country grapples with declining birth rates and rising youth unemployment
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Absent Officials and Xi Health Rumors Cast Shadow Over China’s Two Sessions
Unusual developments during China’s 'Two Sessions,' including missing officials and conflicting official accounts, have raised new questions about leadership dynamics within the CCP
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Why Hu Yaobang Fell: Zhao Ziyang Reveals the Two Words That Angered Deng Xiaoping
At a small meeting, Deng Xiaoping raised a proposal. Hu Yaobang expressed agreement, replying simply, “I agree.” Those two words concealed a deeper political crisis. Zhao Ziyang later believed that Deng’s conversation with Hu about taking over as chairman of the Central Advisory Commission actually signaled that Hu Yaobang would…
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Trump Warns Iran of ‘Death, Fire, and Fury’ Over Hormuz Blockade
On March 11, 2026, the joint military operations by the United States and Israel against Iran officially entered the 11th day of a full-scale escalation. Iran has threatened to completely block the world’s energy chokepoints, potentially driving international crude oil prices up to $200 per barrel. In response to…
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Canada Seeks Balance Between Cooperation with China and Engagement with Democracies
In early 2026, Canadian Prime Minister and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney launched one of the most significant diplomatic initiatives of his recent work: a roughly two-week Indo-Pacific tour, visiting India, Australia, and Japan, following an earlier visit to China. This trip is seen as a key strategic…
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FBI Warns of Possible Iranian Drone Attacks on US West Coast
According to a warning obtained by ABC News, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued alerts to multiple police departments in California, stating that Iran may launch drone attacks on the U.S. West Coast as retaliation for U.S. military strikes. The alert was issued…