US-China Chip

US Finalizes Investment Curbs on Advanced Technologies in China to Protect National Security

To countering perceived threats to national security, the Biden administration has finalized rules to restrict U.S. investments in sensitive Chinese technologies. The new guidelines, announced by the Treasury Department on Monday, October 28, will effectively prohibit U.S.-based firms, citizens, and...
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Xi Jinping Presses Biden to Adjust U.S. Stance on Taiwan Independence

During a critical diplomatic exchange last year near San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed U.S. President Joe Biden to make a key change to the language the United States uses to express its stance on Taiwan’s independence. According to...
Myanmar Refugees Battle Drug Addiction

Inside a Thai Jungle Rehab Centre, Young Myanmar Refugees Battle Drug Addiction Amid Civil War Fallout

In the heart of a dense Thai jungle, tucked within the wooden stilt structures of a remote rehabilitation center, young refugees from Myanmar line up quietly, awaiting the prick of an acupuncture needle that promises reprieve from their struggle with...
Donald Trump

European Concerns Mount as Trump Nears Possible Return to White House; Potential Fallout for Ukraine and NATO

With the U.S. presidential election just days away, concerns intensify across Europe about a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, as experts and officials voice unease about what his leadership might mean for NATO, Ukraine, and the...
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Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: A Historic Race Heads Toward a Heated Finish in Swing States

The United States braces for a monumental presidential election on November 5, 2024, as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump head into the final days of a campaign marked by tension and intensity. With polls showing razor-thin...
North Korea Mobilizes Citizens

North Korea’s 10000 Troops Deployed in Russia: A New Axis of Power, US Says

North Korea has escalated its involvement in the Russian-Ukrainian war by deploying an estimated 10,000 troops to Russia to join training exercises, with expectations they will likely be engaged in combat within weeks. U.S. and South Korean officials have highlighted...
Asian Stock

Asian Stocks Mixed as Investors Brace for Tech Earnings and Economic Data

In volatile trading on Tuesday, Asian stocks presented a mixed picture, reflecting investors' heightened anticipation of major tech earnings reports from Wall Street. This week's lineup, including results from Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, has markets on edge. Meanwhile,...
Crude Oil

Oil Prices Rebound After Plunge, Buoyed by U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Oil prices saw a moderate uptick on Tuesday following a dramatic drop on Monday, with Brent crude futures increasing by 0.6% to $71.86 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 0.7% to $67.83. The bounce was...
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China Claims Underwater Espionage Devices Detected, Escalating Tensions in South China Sea

China’s Ministry of State Security announced on Tuesday that it had successfully retrieved various spying devices from both the ocean surface and the deep sea, including sophisticated underwater “lighthouses” allegedly used to facilitate foreign submarine navigation. The ministry’s report underscores...
Ukrainian Authorities Arrest Suspected Russian Spy Posing as UN Volunteer in Donetsk Region

Ukrainian Security Service Arrest Suspected Russian Spy Posing as UN Volunteer in Donetsk Region

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced the arrest of a man accused of espionage on behalf of Russia. The suspect, identified only as a 34-year-old alleged operative for Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), had reportedly infiltrated Ukrainian front-line areas while posing...
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