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On April 30, Solomon Islands’ pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced his decision to step away as head of state following two inconclusive elections to select a new leader. The decision comes amid heightened concerns over Beijing’s increased influence in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region. The outcome of these shifts
International Speculation Over North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un’s Weight Loss
In a bid to garner domestic support, state media drew attention to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s...
Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Found Forming Lumps in Thailand, Distrust Grows Worldwide
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about lumps forming in certain doses of...
UK Government Criticized for Exempting Elite Businessmen From COVID-19 Quarantine
The British government recently announced that it would exempt business elites from Coronavirus Disease...
Canada’s First Vaccine Recipient Dies
A Quebec woman who made headlines after being the first person in Canada to accept an inoculation for...
Chinese Scientists Discussed Weaponizing Coronaviruses, Accidental Mistakes in Labs
Sharri Markson is an Australian journalist covering the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent interview with...
Millions Affected by Seasonal Floods in China as Nation Faces Water Insecurity
Floods in China’s south have displaced more than 2.6 million people and wrought hundreds of millions...
Portland’s Record-breaking Heat Accompanies Severe Nationwide Droughts
Scores dead in the Rose City as demand for water and cooling ramps up across US As of press time,...
UK Bans Largest Crypto Exchange Binance From Engaging in Regulated Activities
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the financial regulatory body of the UK, has banned cryptocurrency...
China and Russia Renew ‘Friendship Treaty’ During Second Meeting in Under a Month
In a second meeting in under a month, China and Russia renewed a 20-year-old friendship treaty on Monday...