POLITICS
Tensions Ease as US and China Hint at Willingness to Scale Back Tariffs
In a subtle but significant shift, both the United States and China are signalling an openness to reducing...
Around 5,000 Prisoners in Myanmar Freed After Junta Leader Speaks with Malaysian Prime Minister
On April 17, after years of violent conflict, the military junta of Myanmar entered into negotiations...
California’s Newsom Criticizes Democrats for Failing to Reflect After 2024 Election Loss
California governor Gavin Newsom is urging Democrats to face their 2024 defeat to Donald Trump head-on...
War Over Taiwan Would Cause 500,000 Deaths, Economic Devastation, US Admiral Paparo Says
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo recently told the Senate that should war break out...
Supreme Court Sides With Trump on Alien Enemies Act, as Lower Court Upholds Biden’s Parole Program
On April 14, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can pursue deportations of suspected...
Beijing and Vietnam Ink Agreements During Xi’s Hanoi Visit as US Tariff Pressure Looms
On April 14, Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for stronger ties with Vietnam on trade and supply chains...
Musk Says $380M in Fraudulent Jobless Claims Included Payments to Babies, the Elderly, and Future Recipients
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by tech billionaire Elon Musk says it has discovered...
Markets Climb as Global Trade Talks Gain Urgency Under Trump Tariff Threat
On April 8, U.S. stocks rebounded following a steep multi-day decline, as foreign nations moved quickly...
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Ousts President Yoon, Paving Way for Opposition Victory
The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Friday, April 4, issued a unanimous verdict...
