POLITICS
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has approved a proposal that would substantially expand military and defense-industrial cooperation between the U.S. and Israel, rejecting an effort by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and other lawmakers to remove the measure from the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Critics argue the proposal
US Lawmakers Voice Concerns Over the CCP’s Censorship of Shen Yun in South Korea
Amid rising tension surrounding cultural expression, U.S. officials, including members of Congress, have...
Monique Ashton Easily Wins Election for Mayor of Rockville, Maryland
On Nov. 7, Councilmember Monique Ashton handily won the Rockville, Maryland mayoral race, garnering almost...
NYC Council Election Results: New Yorkers Hit the Polls With Every Seat on City Council Up for Grabs
On Nov. 7, New Yorkers hit the polls to decide who will fill all 51 seats on the City’s council. While...
Death of Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Puts Pressure on Xi, Communist Leadership
On Oct. 27, various Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-run media reported the sudden death from “sudden heart...
Xi to Meet Biden During APEC Summit in San Francisco
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming...
Israeli Forces Invade Gaza From Three Directions
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) invaded the Palestinian territory of Gaza in the last days of October...
Canadian Banks Blocking Overseas Hongkongers from Accessing $1.1 Billion in Pension Funds
Reportedly, Canadian-based financial firms Manulife and Sun Life have been blocking Hongkongers in the...
Women in China Urged to Spearhead ‘New Trend of Family’ Amid Dwindling Birth Rate
As China continues to grapple with a drop in new births coupled with a growing aging population, leader...
‘This is a public health issue‘; NYS Lawmakers Call for a Further Crackdown on Illegal Pot Dispensaries
On Oct. 30, during a legislative hearing on the legal cannabis industry in New York State, Sen. Brad...