Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture
SYRIA-JUSTICE-ASSAD:Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture
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Trump says future of 'weaponization' fund is up to Blanche
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scope
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Trump to sign order seeking more vaccine flexibility, White House says
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At least 77 killed after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia
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US House Democrats press Anthropic, OpenAI about rogue AI agents
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US appeals court allows thousands of lawsuits against social media companies over user addiction claims to proceed
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Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km
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US health agency moves to increase oversight of food additives
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Financial officers applaud climate rule rescission
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The Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee: A Game of Blame?
The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has announced that the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee will be held in October, focusing on the theme of 'comprehensively and strictly governing the Party.' This indicates that there will be an intensified campaign to strengthen the Party both before and after this meeting. ...
Political Persecution and Ideological Brainwashing: The CCP's Strategy to Undermine Hong Kong
In the lead-up to the book fair, the selective persecution by the Special Administrative Region (SAR) government resulted in two traditional second-floor bookstores being forced to close. The CCP's aggressive campaign against individual bookstores has become increasingly overt....
Typhoon 'White Dolphin' Strikes 6,000 Kilometers! The Dangers of 'Wind, Rain, and Tides Meeting' Are Significant
After a long journey of 6,000 kilometers and over 15 days of development, this year's most unusual and longest-lasting typhoon, 'White Dolphin,' made landfall in Zhejiang with winds reaching level 14 on the evening of August 9! However, just before it made landfall, even the international metropolis of Shanghai, located hundreds of kilometers from the landing point, was once again inundated......
The CCP's Great Misfortune: Starting August 17?
The phrase "borrowing a corpse to resurrect the soul" describes one of the survival tactics the CCP resorts to when facing potential annihilation. Historically, the party has managed to escape disaster multiple times using this method. On August 17, the CCP plans to employ this old tactic again in an attempt to evade its current life-and-death crisis. However, analysts indicate that this time, the CCP is not only unlikely to escape but may very well be at the onset of a significant misfortune....
What is Xi's Situation in Beidaihe? The Military's Illustrated Magazine Offers Some Insights
As numerous high-ranking officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) take their vacations in Beidaihe, likely discussing important matters or setting the agenda for the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session of the CPC in October, the CPC military released the July issue of the "PLA Pictorial" on August 6. Like the May and June editions, this issue's cover conspicuously 'shelved' Xi, featuring three flying military aircraft instead....
Trial opens for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
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US not disengaging from Asia, seeks 'partners, not protectorates,' says Pentagon official
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Hawaii Democratic incumbent fends off left-wing challenger in congressional primary
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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, PM Netanyahu says
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Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery, fire extinguished
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Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
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Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts
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Former SK Hynix employee jailed for leaking information to a Chinese firm, Yonhap reports
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Ex-President Joe Biden's cancer has spread, is very painful, son says
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British Columbia district declares state of emergency, issues evacuation orders as wildfire rages
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Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but is not enough to open the waterway
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The Party Leader Reiterates: The More the Party is Governed, the Darker It Becomes
On July 30, the Chinese Communist Party held a Politburo meeting where it announced plans to convene the Fifth Plenary Session of the Central Committee in October. The main agenda for this session is clearly defined as studying "advancing comprehensive and strict governance of the party on several major issues."...
Beijing Introduces New Policies to Lower the Threshold for Buying Homes; Netizens Say: ‘We Refuse to Be the Ones Left Holding the Bag.’
The persistent downturn in China's housing market has led to significant asset devaluation and a ripple effect, severely impacting local finances, curbing consumer spending, and intensifying financial and employment crises, which have become central issues hindering overall economic growth....
Xi Jinping's Fengqiao Experience Faces Total Failure as Public Backs 'Xiping Hero'
A criminal incident in Baicheng Street, Xiping County, Henan, on July 30 resulted in one death and several injuries. The police reported that 51-year-old Xia Mougang is a suspect who has fled, offering a reward of up to 50,000 yuan for information....
UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz
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Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
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US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact
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