Booksellers

Chinese Booksellers Battle Censorship at Home and Thrive Abroad

Yu Miao smiles with quiet satisfaction as he stands amidst 10,000 books on bamboo shelves at his newly reopened bookstore, JF Books, located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Far removed from his original Shanghai location, Yu now operates without...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Views are Dangerous, Says Cousin Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Australia and a prominent member of the Kennedy family, has openly criticized her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), for his controversial views on vaccines. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra...
Kremlin

Russian Lawmaker Warns Biden Administration Risks World War Three with Ukraine Policy

Russian lawmaker Maria Butina issued a stark warning on Monday, stating that the Biden administration’s reported decision to permit Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory risks triggering World War Three. The remarks highlight escalating tensions...
Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Investigation into Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Amid Crimes Against Humanity Charges

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...
North Korea showcased the M2024 variant of the Cheonma-2 main battle tank during combined exercises involving tank and mechanized units of the North Korean Army.

South Korean Border Villages Face ‘Noise Bombing’ from North Korea: A Community Under Siege

In the stillness of a crisp autumn night, an eerie cacophony reverberates through this small village near the border with North Korea. The sounds are unsettling: a deep, crackly noise like a giant gong being repeatedly struck; other times, the...
Justin Trudeau

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Acknowledges Exploitation in Immigration System, Announces Changes

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that his government could have acted more swiftly to reform the country’s immigration system, citing "bad actors" who have exploited it for personal gain. The remarks were made in a nearly seven-minute video posted on...
China Unveils Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang

China Unveils Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang: A Leap Towards Earth’s Mantle Exploration

In a historic milestone for marine and geological sciences, China officially commissioned the Meng Xiang, the nation’s first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, on Sunday. The event, held in the southern metropolis of Guangzhou, represents a major step...
Lunar Soil and Aviation Marvels Take Center Stage at the 15th Airshow China

Lunar Soil and Aviation Marvels Take Center Stage at the 15th Airshow China

From over 380,000 kilometers away on the moon’s far side to the bustling exhibition halls of the 15th Airshow China, a fragment of lunar soil captivated countless visitors in Zhuhai last week. Brought back by the Chang’e-6 lunar mission, the...
Foxconn

India: Foxconn Removes Discriminatory Hiring Practices Following Scrutiny

Foxconn, a leading supplier for Apple, has implemented significant changes to its hiring practices in India. The move comes after a Reuters investigation in June 2023 uncovered discriminatory recruitment criteria at Foxconn's main iPhone assembly plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai....
Philippines Evacuations Typhoon

Filipinos Rebuild After Super Typhoon Man-yi: Sixth Storm in a Month Causes Destruction but Limited Catastrophe

Filipinos began the arduous process of recovery on Monday after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth major storm to strike the Philippines in just a month, wreaked havoc over the weekend. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, toppling power lines,...
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