POLITICS
The European Union has challenged China's longstanding claims of neutrality in the Ukraine war, accusing Beijing of training Russian soldiers on Chinese territory who later went on to fight against Ukrainian forces. Kaja Kallas, the European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, on June 15 criticized China
Facebook Shuts Down Research Team Investigating Instagram Algorithm
A German-based research group, AlgorithmWatch, was forced to stop its study of Instagram’s algorithm...
Georgia Board to Review Elections in Fulton County
The GOP-controlled State Election Board of Georgia has voted to appoint a bipartisan panel of lawmakers...
Taliban Declares ‘Islamic Emirate’ of Afghanistan
Having regained control over Afghanistan and toppling the U.S.-backed government, the Taliban resurrected...
China Is Considering a Move That Effectively Scraps Population Control
A draft amendment submitted to China's government on Aug. 17 proposes lifting all fines for parents who...
Is China’s Economic Recovery Faltering? Tech Regulations ‘Hurt Earnings’
China’s economic indicators are failing to meet expectations, which some believe shows the pace of economic...
Police Detain Two Alibaba Employees on Charges of Sexual Assault
Chinese police have detained two suspects in a sexual assault case following allegations raised by a...
Taliban Blocks, Threatens People Escaping Through Airport, Washington Scrambles to Evacuate Americans
Many Afghans and Americans are attempting to find their way to the Hamid Karzai International Airport...
Peng Bo, Once Deputy Chief of Cyberspace in China, Faces Trial for Corruption
Peng Bo, former deputy chief of the Chinese agency tasked with managing the internet, has been expelled...
Companies Stockpile Cash As Delta Variant Fears Linger
Companies have been keeping a record amount of cash, despite concerns surrounding disruptions from Covid...