Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
USA-TRUMP-VENEZUELA:Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
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No More Military Unification? The Ccp's Major Film "Penghu Sea Battle" Unexpectedly Withdrawn
Imagine this scenario: a film with an investment of hundreds of millions of RMB, directed by a renowned filmmaker, designed to "promote national prestige" and demonstrate military deterrence to Taiwan—a "military unification blockbuster"—suddenly "disappears" without warning at the height of its promotional campaign, just when countless fans are eagerly awaiting its release!...
Xi Jinping's Important Instructions on Basic Education: Li Qiang Did Not Issue Any Directives, and Wang Xiaohong's Attendance at the Conference Raises Questions
On July 22, all official media outlets in mainland China published a news article titled "Xi Jinping Made Important Instructions on Basic Education Work." Upon further reading, it becomes clear that this news is intertwined with another report: the National Basic Education Work Conference was held in Beijing on the same day....
The Chinese Communist Party is in a State of Urgency! Housing Linked to Consumption, a Grand Plan Worth 60 Trillion Yuan
On July 13, the State Council of the Communist Party of China officially released the "14th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption," marking the first time that consumption has been elevated to the level of the national five-year plan....
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea
IRAN-CRISIS:Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea...
Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-SWISS:Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect...
Trump to impose forced labor duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS:Trump to impose forced labor duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire...
Trump: Data center boom will lower Americans’ energy costs
(The Center Square) – More data centers will actually mean lower energy costs for most Americans under one of the Trump administration's initiatives, according to President Donald Trump....
US Justice Department streamlines merger review process
USA-MERGERS-ANTITRUST:US Justice Department streamlines merger review process...
US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition
USA-SAUDI-NUCLEARPOWER:US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition...
UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers
IRAN-CRISIS-BRITAIN:UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers...
US pledges over $200 million in aid to Red Cross agencies
US-AID-REDCROSS:US pledges over $200 million in aid to Red Cross agencies...
AI 'kill switch' bill floated by US House lawmakers
USA-CONGRESS-AI:AI 'kill switch' bill floated by US House lawmakers...
Landlord sues California, saying Section 8 contracts violate rights
(The Center Square) – A Sacramento-based property management company has filed a federal lawsuit against California’s Civil Rights Department, charging Section 8 contracts violate a landlord's Constitutional rights....
US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent to $100
IRAN-CRISIS-STOCKS:US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent to $100...
France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe
EUROPE-WEATHER:France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe...
The Context Behind Jin Mingri's Release: 8 Members of Zion Church Still Face Charges
Following the release of Pastor Jin Mingri from the Beijing Zion Church, who has now arrived in the United States, 8 other pastors, elders, and congregants from the church remain in detention. A source in Beijing told Radio Free Asia that Jin Mingri's release is linked to U.S. President Trump's negotiations with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, while the other detainees continue to face prosecution....
Philippine Foreign Minister Protests to Wang Yi Over South China Sea Conflict, Receives Support from Rubio
As the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting takes place, Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro lodged a serious protest on Wednesday (July 22) with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi regarding Beijing's recent "violent actions" in the South China Sea and its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create videos that insult Filipinos....
Spain's Championship Win: The Chinese Communist Party's Shameless Claim to Glory – 'Chinese-Style Carbohydrates' Played a Role
The 2026 World Cup has expanded to 48 teams, with the Asian region receiving an unprecedented 9 slots. Despite this favorable situation, the Chinese men's football team failed to advance from the Asian group stage. While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) feels embarrassed by this outcome, state media continues to indulge in the bad habit of taking credit for others' successes....
The High Person Unveils the Mystery Behind the Zibo Barbecue Fire Three Years Ago
Many people likely still remember the Zibo barbecue that took China by storm in 2023, making Zibo a city that is now well-known to many....
Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war
IRAN-CRISIS:Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war...
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
IRAN-CRISIS-CIA-DRONES:Exclusive-Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role...
US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end
USA-TRADE-USMCA-GREER:US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end...
NYC landlords sue city board over Mamdani's rent freeze
(The Center Square) — A group of New York City landlords filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city's rent control board, claiming its decision to freeze rents was a "sham"...
US says it reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia
USA-SAUDI-NUCLEARPOWER:US says it reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia...
$1.15T Pentagon funding authorization bill passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – A $1.15 trillion annual defense funding bill finally passed the U.S. House Wednesday after weeks of delay....
US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model
OPENAI-HUGGING-FACE-KRATSIOS:US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model...
Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says
UKRAINE-CRISIS-COMMANDER-DRAPATYI:Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says...
EU regulators clear with conditions Paramount's $110 billion bid for Warner Bros
WARNER-BROS-DIS-M-A-PARAMOUNT-SKYDAN-EU:EU regulators clear with conditions Paramount's $110 billion bid for Warner Bros...
US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro
USA-VENEZUELA-MADURO:US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro...
Former Milwaukee County judge could lose law license over felony conviction
(The Center Square) – Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan didn’t receive jail time for her felony obstruction conviction but her law license is now being contested....
As aggressions continue, Trump warns Iran to 'pay a big price'
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is threatening that Iran will “pay a big price” as he headed to Dover Air Force Base Wednesday for the dignified transfer of...