G7 Moves to Cut Dependence on China for Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
According to Reuters, on May 18, a meeting of finance ministers and central bank representatives from...
Trump Warns Iran: ‘Time Is Running Out’ in New Truth Social Post
On May 17, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a warning to Iran on his social media platform Truth...
Drone Attack Near UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant Sparks Fire; No Radiation Leak Reported
According to reports on May 18 by NPR and the Associated Press, a drone attack near the Barakah nuclear...
Pakistan Deploys 8,000 Troops, Jets and Air Defenses to Saudi Arabia Under Defense Pact
According to a May 18 Reuters report, amid the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict shaping Middle East tensions...
Trump Announces ‘Historic’ US–China Deal After Xi Talks in Beijing
U.S. President Donald J. Trump returned to the United States on Friday, May 15 after concluding his visit to China. On Sunday, May 17 the White House released a “Fact Sheet” stating that President Trump...
Toronto Real Estate Market Weakens As Prices Fall And Foreclosures Surge
Although spring is typically an active season for Canada’s real estate market, Toronto home prices fell noticeably in April due to an economic slowdown. As the housing market continues to weaken, more homeowners are falling...
Gan Jing World Hosts Community Movie Night and New Film Premiere
Gan Jing World (GJW+) hosted a lively Movie Night and new film premiere on Saturday, May 16 evening in Middletown, NY, bringing together families, children, and community members for a night of entertainment, food, and...
Northern Health Fair Brings Practical Wellness Advice to Hudson Valley Community
The annual Northern Medical Center Health Fair drew local residents, medical professionals, and wellness advocates together on May 16 for a full day of seminars, free wellness services, and discussions focused on improving physical and...
Trump’s Warning Against ‘Taiwan Independence’ Seen as Tactical Play in Talks With Beijing: Analysts
Update, May 20, 2026: This article has been updated to include comments by a highly placed Taiwanese source. U.S. President Donald Trump did not make any public comments on Taiwan during his recent visit to...
China’s Economy Is Structurally Broken and Beijing Knows It
The CCP's 'no mass return to poverty' warning is an admission of failure When the CCP's official mouthpiece Economic Daily published a directive warning that China must "ensure no large-scale return to poverty," the phrasing...
Changsha: City of Poets, Scholars, and Ancient Kilns
Changsha sits at the confluence of mountain and river, with Yuelu Mountain rising to its west and the Xiang River curling through its center. For more than 2,500 years, poets, scholars, and craftsmen passed through...
The Elusive Udumbara Flower Appears Backstage for Shen Yun Dancers
A tiny, white flower, often considered mystical or even mythical, is popping up all around the world, and in the most unusual places. The Udumbara flower (Youtan Poluo hua) is no ordinary plant. It is...