CCP Launches Wargames Around Taiwan Following Inauguration of New President
On May 23, days after Taiwan inaugurated its new president Lai Ching-te, Communist China began a series...
Germany to Face a Year of Economic Stagnation, Commerce Group DIHK Survey Predicts
The “DIHK”, German chambers of commerce and industry, said on Thursday (May 23) the country’s long-awaited...
European Commission Foresees $100-billion Plan for Private Chip Investment by 2030
A European Commission official said on Wednesday, May 22, that the European Chips Act is on track to...
Yellen Warns German Banks to Comply With US Sanctions on Russia
During her Europe visit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged German bank executives to step up...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says US, EU Must Respond to China’s Industrial Overcapacity
On Tuesday, May 21, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States and Europe needed to respond to Beijing’s industrial policies in a "strategic and united way". Yellen said the excess industrial capacity of...
Japan Moves to Untether Popular Line App From Korean Shareholder After Data Breaches
An “administrative guidance” by the Japanese government against the firm that runs the Line app — the messaging and social media platform used ubiquitously across Japan and much of East Asia — has caused controversy...
Risi e Bisi: Make This Venetian Delight at Home Using Cheap, Easy Ingredients
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Risi e bisi is a classic Italian dish from the Veneto region, traditionally prepared for festive occasions in Venice, Vicenza, and Verona. This flavorful recipe was once a special...
Texas, Utah Lead Charge Against Forced Organ Harvesting in China, But Bill Needs Momentum
As lawmakers and witnesses rally in support of Senate Bills 1040 and 262, aimed at curbing the practice of forced organ harvesting in China, the urgency of addressing this human rights crisis has once again...
Xi Jinping’s Visit to Paris Bombarded by Protests, Activists Rage Against the Communist Leader
On May 5, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris, France, he was welcomed by flags and banners wielded by disgruntled activists — mainly Uyghur, Tibetan and Chinese — all jeering at him. “Free...
Key Takeaways From the DEA’s 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) has been released highlighting just how much work is left to do to address the fentanyl crisis gripping the nation and the drug...
Tibetan Butter Tea – A Tasty Tradition From the Tibetan Plateau
Salty, slightly thick and rich, Tibetan butter tea is an acquired taste for Westerners; but for Tibetans, this beverage garnishes every occasion – from ordinary conversations to grand celebrations. As the name suggests, butter is...
Spotlight on Dorey Houle Republican Candidate Vying For the Conservative Line in This June’s Primary
The New York State Republican primaries will be held next month on June 25, and longtime Orange County resident and previous NYS Senate candidate Dorey Houle is on the ballot, vying to become the Republican...