POLITICS
On May 20, Taiwan's newly inaugurated president, William Lai Ching-te issued a stark call to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to cease its threats against the island nation, and to acknowledge Taiwan's democratic existence. During the speech, Lai urged Beijing to abandon its confrontational stance and instead engage in
29th Annual Commemoration of Vietnam Human Rights Day Draws Attendance From Congress Members, Other Officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Annual Commemoration of Vietnam Human Rights Day, an esteemed event held in the...
UK’s Competition and Markets Authority Scrutinizes High Price of Petrol and Groceries
A British government department, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is looking into whether...
Ukrainian Forces Launch Counteroffensive, Hoping to Dislodge Russian Forces From Bakhmut
Update: As of May 11, the Ukrainian armed forces appear to have begun a counteroffensive around Bakhmut...
CCP Economic Meeting Spotlights Population Crisis
A meeting of the Chinese Communist Party's newly formed Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission...
NY Gov. Hochul Unveils $1 Billion Investment in Mental Health Care
On May 8, speaking to a crowd in Buffalo, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her plan to address...
Texas Lawmakers Vote to Raise Age Needed to Buy Certain Firearms
On Monday, May 8, the Texas Community Safety, Select Committee in the state House passed House Bill 2744...
EU-backed Plan Would Force Dutch Farmers Off Property, Ban Them From Setting Up Elsewhere
A plan by the Dutch government calls for around 3,000 farmers — considered high emitters of the greenhouse...
US to Lift Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Entries and Government Workers
The end of the national public emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic also means the end of vaccine mandates...
Thugs Who Attacked Falun Gong Practitioners in Hong Kong Sentenced for Property Damage
Two Hong Kong men who attacked information booths belonging to adherents of the Falun Gong spiritual...