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“State Organs” Documentary Screens in Washington, D.C.; Audience Shocked and in Tears
These are true stories depicted in the award-winning documentary State Organs. On the evening of October 3, Rotary International screened the film in the Westin Hotel ballroom in Washington, D.C. More than 100 Rotarians and other guests attended. Many were shocked to tears and said they hoped more p
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Trump says Justice Department owes him money, vows to donate any payout to charity
USA-TRUMP-DOJ-COSTS:Trump says Justice Department owes him money, vows to donate any payout to charity...
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards east, South Korea says
NORTHKOREA-MISSILES:North Korea fires ballistic missile towards east, South Korea says...
Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique, sources say
UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-PEACE:Exclusive-Russia reiterated previous Ukraine peace terms to US in private communique, sources say...
Trump administration plans to distribute farmer aid amid shutdown
USA-TRUMP-FARM:Trump administration plans to distribute farmer aid amid shutdown...
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to toss stay in National Guard case
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to drop a stay preventing the president from federalizing and deploying the National Guard to U.S....
Trump, Putin meeting in Hungary called off
(The Center Square) – The in-person meeting between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has apparently been called off, days after it was announced the two leaders had planned to...
Trump begins accepting $100k visa payments
(The Center Square) - The Trump administration officially started accepting $100,000 payments for H-1B visas....
UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-BRITAIN:UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request...
Vance optimistic with Gaza peace plan; reiterates no U.S. troops to be on the ground
(The Center Square) – No U.S. troops will be on the ground in Gaza, Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans during a visit to Israel on Tuesday....
Gov. Newsom quietly signs bill creating state media subsidies under his office
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom quietly signed a bill effectively creating an annual $10 million state media subsidy fund, with another $10 million pledged this year by...
British Medium: Song Yiren's Involvement in Yu Menglong's Death May Bring a Generational Curse to Her Family
Chinese actress Song Yiren has been accused of inviting Yu Menglong to the massacre gathering, which has sparked a significant backlash from netizens who have initiated a "Boycott Song Yiren's Works Movement."...
The Fourth Plenary Session is Marked by Unrest: Are the Elders Quietly Supporting Hu Chunhua's Rise to Power?
On October 20, the first day of the Fourth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China (CPC), an article published on the official website appeared to aim at redirecting attention towards the '14th Five-Year Plan'....
Beijing's Unusual Early Snowfall: Netizens Comment on 'The City is Blanketed in Snow for Mourning'
The quest for truth surrounding Yu Menglong's death has continued for over a month. On October 18 and 19, Beijing experienced an unexpected snowfall, leaving many residents shocked that snow arrived so soon after summer....
Mass shooting averted at Atlanta airport, police say
USA-ATLANTA-AIRPORT-ARREST:Mass shooting averted at Atlanta airport, police say...
Xi’s Speech May Have Foretold His Own Fate — The Endgame of the Fourth Plenum Is Already Set
it is already October 20 in Beijing. At noon, the CCP mouthpiece Xinhua News Agency released a so-called “authoritative bulletin,” announcing that the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session had officially begun. Party leader Xi Jinping delivered a work report, reading the draft of the 15th Five-Year Economic Plan (Discussion Version)....
Xi Sends Congratulatory Letter to FAO Praising Achievements—But CCTV and Xinhua Diverge in Tone
On October 20, the first day of the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session, articles published on the regime’s official website appeared to intentionally steer public focus toward the “15th Five-Year Plan.” Yet clearly, outside observers were far more concerned about shifts within the CCP’s top leadership—especially whether Xi Jinping would at least relinquish his titles as Chairman of the Central Military Commission and General Secretary, and who might replace him. Since little is publicly known about the internal situation, we must start with the signals released by the authorities before the session ...
First Day of the Fourth Plenary Session: Viral Video Shows “Crowds Storm Tiananmen Square”
On the first day of the CCP’s Fourth Plenary Session, October 20, a video produced with AI depicting a “post-Communist era” went viral across multiple online platforms. Netizens called it “the dream of the Chinese people.”...
The Fourth Plenum is trash and the people don't care, whoever takes office will be the same as before
The Chinese Communist Party's 20th Central Committee Fourth Plenary Session convened in Beijing starting October 20. Mobile checkpoints have again increased in Beijing's prosperous districts to guard against mass incidents. Before the meeting there were frequent rumors about whether Xi Jinping, who has reportedly lost control of the military, would step back at the Fourth Plenum, attracting outside attention. However, most Chinese people care more about whether life can get a little better, because they have already realized: “The CCP has usurped the country for decades and has never produced ...
Europeans say Ukraine battle lines must be start point for talks, as Trump-Putin summit plans hit snags
UKRAINE-CRISIS:Europeans say Ukraine battle lines must be start point for talks, as Trump-Putin summit plans hit snags...
Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA-TURKEY:Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey...
Vance visits Israel with Gaza ceasefire uncertain
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS:Vance visits Israel with Gaza ceasefire uncertain...
European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines
UKRAINE-CRISIS-STATEMENT:European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines...
Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier
JAPAN-POLITICS-TAKAICHI:Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier...
Former French President Sarkozy arrives at prison to start 5-year sentence
FRANCE-POLITICS-SARKOZY:Former French President Sarkozy arrives at prison to start 5-year sentence...
French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot
FRANCE-CRIME-LOUVRE-SECURITY:French police may nab Louvre thieves but unlikely to recover their loot...
Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand
APPLE-STOCKS:Apple nears $4 trillion valuation as shares surge on strong iPhone 17 demand...
US, Australia to invest $2 billion in critical minerals, advance Alcoa gallium project
USA-AUSTRALIA-MINERALS:US, Australia to invest $2 billion in critical minerals, advance Alcoa gallium project...
Trump begins demolition to prepare for White House ballroom
USA-TRUMP-BALLROOM:Trump begins demolition to prepare for White House ballroom...
9th Circuit rules Trump can activate National Guard to protect ICE in Portland
(The Center Square) - A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Monday overturned a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge in...
US judge to block Trump directive to cut 'gender ideology' from states' sex ed materials
USA-TRUMP-GENDER-LAWSUIT:US judge to block Trump directive to cut 'gender ideology' from states' sex ed materials...
Amazon's AWS struggles to recover after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide
AMAZON-OUTAGES-AWS:Amazon's AWS struggles to recover after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide...