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Hong Kong's government has appointed retired former Deputy Police Commissioner (Operations) Yuan Yuk-kin as Director of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), the latest in a series of senior civilian appointments filled by former police and disciplinary-services officials. The appointment, announced on June 15 and effective the following day,
America’s East Coast Cities Are Sinking Under the Weight of Their Own Buildings, New Research Warns
According to new research coming out of Virginia Tech and in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey...
Trump Dominates Iowa GOP Caucus, Wins 98 of 99 Counties
On Jan. 15, former president Donald Trump secured a record-setting win in the Iowa GOP caucuses, garnering...
China Mulls $139 Billion ‘Special Debt Issuance’ to Stimulate Economy, Long-Term Growth
In hopes of salvaging a sputtering economy, China is poised to issue a staggering 1 trillion yuan ($139...
Families of Targeted Hong Kong Activists Questioned by Authorities
In recent days, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has heightened their hunt for several overseas activists...
Hertz to Sell 20,000 Electric Vehicles, Invest in Gasoline Cars Instead
On Jan. 11, vehicle rental company Hertz Global Holdings, said it intends to sell approximately 20,000...
New Year’s Day Earthquake Shook Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Beyond Safety Limits
On Jan. 10, Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) revealed that the magnitude 7.6 earthquake which...
Nauru Ditches Taiwan in Favor of Mainland China Just Days After Taipei Elects New President
On Jan. 15, the Pacific Island nation of Nauru announced its decision to switch diplomatic recognition...
Lai Ching-te Elected Taiwan’s New President
William Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has become president-elect of Taiwan...
Taiwan’s Pro-independence DPP Poised to Win 3rd Term as Votes Are Tallied
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) looks to be getting a third term in control of Taiwan's...