Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis
AFGHANISTAN-TALIBAN-ANNIVERSARY:Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis
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Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster
IRAN-CRISIS-SHIPPING-SPILLS:Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster...
Pentagon signs deals with Boeing, RTX to boost missile interceptor component production
USA-ARMS-INTERCEPTORS:Pentagon signs deals with Boeing, RTX to boost missile interceptor component production...
Zhu Rongji and the April 25 Incident
On August 12, former member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Premier Zhu Rongji passed away. In light of his passing, I am reminded of the time when he addressed the peaceful petition incident involving Falun Gong practitioners....
The Phenomenon of the Four-Pole Anomaly is Quite Mysterious. Has Xi Jinping Removed Zhang Youxia?
Currently, the large-scale purge within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) military has entered a phase of secrecy. Once senior CCP generals are officially announced to be under investigation or reported as 'missing,' it becomes difficult for the outside world to ascertain their fate....
Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire
UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-BLACKSEA:Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire...
The Chinese Communist Party's Persecution of Elderly Falun Gong Practitioners: Yuan Hongbing Condemns Doomsday Madness
Minghui.org has recently highlighted several cases of elderly Falun Gong practitioners being forcibly "detained." This includes individuals who refused to write "confession letters" and those who are seriously ill and unable to care for themselves. Tragically, some have died in prison under unjust circumstances....
China's Multiple Industries Required to Surrender Passports, Restrictions on Exit Extend to Non-System Personnel
On August 9, discussions on social media platform X about personnel from various industries in China being required to submit their passports attracted over 100,000 views....
Falun Gong Information Center Spokesperson Warns Against CCP Manipulation of U.S. Laws
Zhang Erping, spokesperson for the Falun Dafa Information Center, emphasized that the U.S. government must remain alert to the CCP's attempts to manipulate the American legal system and carry out transnational repression....
U.S. Arrests 11 in Massive Fake Marriage Scheme for Green Cards
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday (August 12) the arrest of 11 defendants connected to what prosecutors describe as one of the largest marriage fraud cases in U.S. history. The indictment, which was unsealed that day, alleges that the defendants orchestrated over 1,000 sham marriages over more than a decade to help primarily Chinese citizens secure U.S. immigration status....
Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data
AUSTRALIA-SOCIALMEDIA:Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data...
Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war
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Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers
USA-TRUMP-NAVY:Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers...
White House says transshipped goods cost $19 billion to $26 billion in lost tariffs
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-TRANSSHIPMENT:White House says transshipped goods cost $19 billion to $26 billion in lost tariffs...
Bessent says US to apply measures never seen on Iran
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Brazil opens reciprocity process against US over tariffs
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-BRAZIL:Brazil opens reciprocity process against US over tariffs...
Trump administration accuses hospitals of improper billing over gender care for minors
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Los Angeles to speed up gun licensing process to settle US government lawsuit
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Trump administration to impose tariffs on drone imports, White House says
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-DRONES:Trump administration to impose tariffs on drone imports, White House says...
Kennedy Center board votes to inscribe Trump's name on building
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Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says
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US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief says
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US judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over insurance CEO killing, NYT reports
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Tourists flee as Greek wildfire descends on resort village
EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-WILDFIRE:Tourists flee as Greek wildfire descends on resort village...
After US criticism, Israel ties Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament
IRAN-CRISIS-LEBANON-ISRAEL:After US criticism, Israel ties Lebanon withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament...
“Mazu Shows Divine Power!” Two Giant Typhoons Strike the Military Base of the Communist Army
A series of giant typhoons have recently bypassed Taiwan and struck China, severely affecting coastal cities in several provinces and even reaching inland areas. This astonishing phenomenon has left many Chinese netizens bewildered, with some 'little pinks' nearly breaking down, repeatedly posting and exclaiming, “Could these be weather weapons deployed by the United States?”...
Zhu Rongji Passes Away: What Political Messages Are Hidden in the Official Obituary
On August 12 at 6 PM, the party media Xinhua News Agency was authorized to release the obituary of former Politburo Standing Committee member and Premier Zhu Rongji....
Endless Hell for Jiang: CCP’s High-Profile Commemoration
On August 11, CCTV, the state broadcaster, began airing a 12-episode documentary titled 'Jiang Zemin' to set the stage for upcoming commemorative events. As reported by Hong Kong's Ming Pao, the CCP is set to hold a 'high-profile' conference on the 100th anniversary of Jiang's birth on the 17th, during which CCP leader Xi Jinping will deliver a speech....
China's Micro Electric Vehicles Are Struggling to Sell! Netizens Express: The World Has Long Endured Poor-Quality Small Cars
The once-popular micro electric vehicles (primarily referring to A00 class models priced below 50,000 yuan) have suddenly seen a drop in sales this year! In the first half of 2026, sales of micro electric vehicles plummeted by 55% compared to the previous year. In response, many Chinese netizens have voiced their concerns about the extremely poor safety of these vehicles, stating, 'It's simply risking lives to save money.' They lamented, 'The world has long suffered from poor quality small cars.'...
CCP Reclaims “Big White” Bonuses; Netizens Decry Betrayal
China's economy has been in a prolonged downturn for several years, leading to increasingly severe financial difficulties at the local level. The Communist Party of China has historically avoided engaging in productive activities, and when funds run low, it resorts to exploiting the populace. Recently, reports have emerged that some grassroots governments, facing financial strain, have issued orders to recover bonuses and subsidies that were awarded to epidemic prevention personnel (known as "Big White") and medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic....
The Guangxi Liulan Flood Disaster is a Man-Made Catastrophe! Divine Intervention Saves Lives
On August 7, a video shared on X revealed that the Hengzhou government in Guangxi is labeling the flood disaster caused by the dam break as a natural disaster. They are pressuring residents of Liulan Village to sign a compensation agreement, offering a subsidy of several hundred yuan per person in exchange for their acknowledgement that this disaster was a natural occurrence....