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Philippines President Says New China Coast Guard Rules ‘Worrisome’
On May 29, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the new rules outlined by the People’s Republic of China coast guard were an escalation and "worrisome". The President said new regulations could result in the...
Over 2,000 Buried in Deadly Papua New Guinea Landslide: Officials
A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has buried more than 2,000 people and hundreds may have lost their lives, according to the national government. Treacherous terrain has impeded aid and lowered hopes of finding...
Mexico Overwhelmed by Wave of Political Murders Ahead of Elections
Guarded by more than a dozen police officers equipped with semi-automatic rifles and donning a helmet and bulletproof vest, Ramiro Solorio looks more like he is leading an armed raid than running for local political...
North Korea’s Attempt to Launch New Satellite Fails With Rocket Exploding in Mid-flight
North Korea's latest attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite in orbit ended in explosive failure on May 27 (Monday), as the rocket carrying it exploded following lift-off. The isolated totalitarian state had previously put...
Trump Rallies in the Bronx in Hopes of Winning Over Democratic Stronghold
BRONX, New York — On May 23, former President Donald Trump made a direct appeal to Black and Hispanic voters in the heart of one of the nation's staunchest Democratic areas. Speaking to an enthusiastic...
US Plans to Designate Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally
During a three-day state visit by Kenya’s President William Ruto, U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to designate the country as a major non-NATO ally, a source familiar with the plans said. Kenya would be...
CCP Launches Wargames Around Taiwan Following Inauguration of New President
On May 23, days after Taiwan inaugurated its new president Lai Ching-te, Communist China began a series of new military drills around the island, characterizing these as a response to “separatist acts.” The maneuvers included...
Germany to Face a Year of Economic Stagnation, Commerce Group DIHK Survey Predicts
The “DIHK”, German chambers of commerce and industry, said on Thursday (May 23) the country’s long-awaited economic recovery is not materializing, and Germany (euro zone's largest economy) will stagnate during the year. Germany — the...
European Commission Foresees $100-billion Plan for Private Chip Investment by 2030
A European Commission official said on Wednesday, May 22, that the European Chips Act is on track to attract more than 100 billion euros ($108.41 billion) worth of private investment to the European semiconductor industry...
Yellen Warns German Banks to Comply With US Sanctions on Russia
During her Europe visit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged German bank executives to step up efforts to comply with sanctions against Russia. Speaking on May 22 (Tuesday), Yellen warned that failing to do so...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says US, EU Must Respond to China’s Industrial Overcapacity
On Tuesday, May 21, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States and Europe needed to respond to Beijing’s industrial policies in a "strategic and united way". Yellen said the excess industrial capacity of...
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Dead in Helicopter Crash
President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, as well as the country’s foreign minister, have died after their helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border, state media reported on Monday, May 20. Raisi...