Over 100 US Lawmakers Urge Trump To Secure Release Of Jimmy Lai Ahead Of China Visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit China from May 14 to 15. More than 100 bipartisan members...
China’s Foreign Minister Pressed Iran on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Days Before Trump-Xi Summit
According to CNBC, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing...
Trump Administration Releases First Major Tranche of Declassified UAP Files
On Fridany, May 8, 2026, The Trump administration released the first significant tranche of declassified...
Hantavirus Alert in New Jersey Ahead of World Cup Final — Two Residents Under Monitoring
According to a May 8 press release, New Jersey health authorities have placed two state residents under...
Taiwan Drone Exports Surge 40-Fold To Europe, Much Routed To Ukraine Front Line, Say Media Reports
As the Russia–Ukraine war continues, Taiwan’s drone exports to Europe surged more than 40-fold in 2025, with equipment being transshipped through European countries to Ukraine, reported Nikkei Asia. Taiwan’s “Center for Technology, Democracy and Society”...
China State TV Anchor Endorses ‘Lying Flat’ Days After CCP Declared It a Foreign Threat
Guan Qing, an anchor at Henan Broadcasting and Television, a regional state broadcaster in central China's Henan province, posted a short video this week under the title Life Action Guide. Dressed in a pink blazer...
Trump Announces Three-Day Russia–Ukraine Ceasefire And Prisoner Swap
According to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday, May 8 that Russia and Ukraine will implement a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11, along with a large-scale prisoner-of-war exchange. This marks...
Canada Plans Biggest Immigration Overhaul Since Express Entry Launch
Canada’s immigration policy is standing at a historic crossroads. Recently, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in its latest 2026–2028 Forward Regulatory Plan, revealed a proposal that could change the fate of tens of...
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate Despite Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
According to an May 9 report by the Associated Press, despite escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf following U.S. attacks on Iranian oil tankers, a ceasefire agreement still appears to be holding. However, military confrontations...
Unravelling the Mystery of Traditional Chinese Herbs: Lily bulb (百合 Bai He)
A lovely symbol of innocence, devotion, and renewal, the lily is widely recognized as a gentle, holistic healer. In many cultures, the beautiful flower is associated with purity and rebirth, while its uplifting fragrance relieves...
Beyond the Classroom: One Mother’s Journey Raising a Child with Autism
From professional experience to personal reality For Lauren Smith, autism was once something she understood through her profession. As a teacher at the Center for Discovery for 15 years, she has worked closely with students...
Tamsui, Taiwan: Historic Sites and Hidden Gems
By Zheng Zhiqiao Tamsui Taiwan historic sites reward any visitor willing to walk slowly. The town sits at the mouth of the river that shares its name, about 30 minutes by metro from central Taipei....