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Chinese disciplinary authorities have reported a noticeable increase in cases involving officials who have "voluntarily surrendered" or "turned themselves in" for investigation during the first half of 2026. According to public announcements from provincial discipline inspection commissions and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), at least 23 officials across
Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for Vice President
On Aug. 6 (Tuesday), Democratic presidential candidate and sitting U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris...
New China-Funded Canal to Reshape Cambodia Despite Environmental Concerns
On Aug. 5, Cambodia kicked off construction on a highly controversial canal funded by the Chinese Communist...
NYC’s Trees May Be Making Air Quality Worse, Not Better, Researchers Say
According to a new study carried out by scientists at the Columbia Climate School’s Lamont-Doherty Earth...
Starbucks Struggles in China as Middle Class Spends Less
As it reaches the third quarter of the year, Starbucks has suffered lower sales in China as the...
Google Search is a Monopoly, Company Broke Antitrust Laws, Judge Rules
On August 5, in what is being described as a “landmark” ruling, a federal judge said that Google violated...
Poland Closer to Buying US Apache Attack Helicopters
Poland's defense ministry signed offset deals with Boeing and General Electric worth nearly 1 billion...
Gold’s Run to Record High Could Slow Demand
Gold has been the standout commodity performer so far this year, gaining 18.5 percent since the start...
US and Russia Agree to Biggest Post-Cold War Prisoner Swap
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan returned to the United States on...
Spike in Drownings at NYC Beaches Prompts City Authorities to Act
On July 30, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that upwards of 66 lifeguards — referred to as a...