Chinese Youth Say ‘No Next Life’ as Debt, Unemployment, and Despair Spread Across China
A sentence that once opened the Chinese Lunar New Year has been replaced. Instead of wishing each other...
Britain Approves China’s £255 Million ‘Mega Embassy’ at London’s Royal Mint Despite Security Fears
Britain's housing secretary approved the embassy after two council rejections On Jan. 20, 2026, UK...
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Lead the Federal Reserve — Markets Reprice in Hours
On the first trading day of February 2026, markets across asset classes adjusted within hours of a single...
Northern Virginia Rings in the Year of the Horse With Festivities Rooted in Tradition
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — More than a thousand attendees gathered in Northern Virginia this Valentine’...
Henan Spring Festival Gala Broadcast Cut Mid-Stream as Dance Performance Triggers Political Speculation
Performance imagery and political timing The halted segment featured a dance titled The Long Night Ends in Ashes. The program incorporated Hanfu attire, traditional cultural motifs, and imagery described by some viewers as divinely inspired....
Viral Letter to Peng Liyuan Accuses Authorities of Systemic Abuse
A letter dated Feb. 14 and attributed to a female senior at Shandong University began spreading online over the weekend. The writer says she contracted HIV after participating in what she describes as a university...
Love Without Labels Brings Inclusive Valentine’s Celebration to Middletown
A sensory-safe Valentine’s Day celebration centered on inclusion and emotional well-being was held Feb. 13 at the Middletown Recreation & Parks Department, as the Infinite Heart Initiative hosted its Love Without Labels Valentine’s Community Party....
Taiwan’s New US Tariff Deal Seen as a ‘Quasi–Free Trade Agreement,’ Analysts Say
By Lian Xianming, Vision Times After more than a year of negotiations, Taiwan and Washington formally signed a Reciprocal Tariff Agreement (ART) in Washington on Feb. 13, marking what some analysts describe as Taiwan’s closest...
Chinese Officials Purged for ‘Improper Discussion’ as Xi Tightens Political Discipline
By Li Deyan, Vision Times Several reports suggest China’s leadership continues to treat criticism of President Xi Jinping as a political red line, with two officials recently accused of “improperly discussing the central leadership," a...
Pawtucket Ice Rink Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 4 Injured
A shooting occurred Monday at an indoor ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Sources told Fox News that the conflict, originating from domestic violence, escalated into a murder-suicide, leaving two dead (including the suspect) and...
Elana Meyers Taylor Wins First Olympic Gold at 41, Defying Odds
The Guardian reports that American athlete Elana Meyers Taylor has made history at the Winter Olympics. She has competed alongside men in World Cups and World Championships, helping pave the way for the women’s monobob...
Philippines Strengthens Defense in Strategic Dialogue with US
The U.S.-Philippines Strategic Dialogue was held on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The U.S. State Department issued a joint statement emphasizing that collective defense is crucial for deterring aggression anywhere along the First Island Chain. Both sides...