Beijing’s Top Officials to Address Economic Crises at China’s Third Plenum: What’s at Stake
Xi Jinping and other high-ranking officials from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are gathering this...
Splashy Fun Without a Pool – 6 Freshwater Alternatives
At the height of summer, many of us are drawn towards the water — for relief, fun, and relaxation. While...
Philippines and Japan Sign Defence Pact Addressing China’s Ongoing Aggression
On July 8, the Philippines and Japan signed a defense pact allowing the deployment of troops in one another...
Freight Importers Struggling as Container Shipping Rates Return to $10,000
The cost of shipping a standard 40-foot container from Shanghai to New York has ballooned to nearly $10,000...
Millions Under Rising Heat, Without Power Following Hurricane Beryl’s Strike on Houston
On July 8, Texas was struck by the tropical storm dubbed Hurricane Beryl, with heavy rain and winds tearing through homes and claiming the lives of six in the state. Less than a week later,...
Navigating Sunscreens to Find the Right Protection for You
Summer is here, and many of us have already been exposed to the warm sun rays. With the excitement of summer fun, it’s easy to forget to protect our skin from the sun; but preventing...
US Small Business Confidence Increased to Six-Month High in June
U.S. small-business confidence increased to a six-month high in June, but inflation worries remained as more business owners reported plans to raise compensation for workers over the next three months. On Tuesday, July 9, The...
Defense Pact Between Japan and Philippines Takes Ties to ‘Unprecedented Height’
The Philippines finalized an "unprecedented" defense pact with Japan on July 9 (Tuesday) that allows each country to deploy military forces on the other’s territory. The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) is the first of its...
Satellite Photos Show China Expanding Spy Bases in Cuba
Almost a year after revelations that Communist China has been running intelligence facilities in Cuba, satellite footage examined by a Washington, D.C.-based think tank suggests that Beijing is ramping up its capability to eavesdrop on...
Delight Your Guests with This Scrumptious Greek Shrimp Orzo Featuring Feta Cheese
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine This quick and easy twist on a Greek classic — shrimp and feta with orzo — will have dinner on the table in 20 minutes, start to finish, if...
Hungary’s Orbán Meets Xi in Beijing Amid Ukraine Peace Talks: ‘Peace Mission 3.0’
On July 8, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán embarked on an unanticipated diplomatic journey to China, marking his latest effort in advocating for a peaceful resolution between Ukraine and Russia. The visit follows closely on...
Russia and India Deepen Cooperation During PM Modi’s Moscow Visit
In a two-day visit to Moscow, India’s Prime Minister Narenda Modi met with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, as the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in a range of sectors. Areas of further...