Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan seeks to bolster military preparedness as China threat continues
KAOHSIUNG CITY, Taiwan — After close to a decade, men over 18 in Taiwan will again be required to serve a full year in the military rather than…
Taiwan’s defense ministry says dozens of Chinese military aircraft entered air space near island
Dozens of Chinese military aircraft and four ships were detected around Taiwan on Sunday amid increased tensions, Taiwan’s defense ministry said. At least 28 of the Chinese aircraft…
German police detain Iranians accused of plotting ‘Islamist-motivated attack’ after US tip
Two Iranian men were detained by German police on Saturday evening after receiving a tip from U.S. security officials that they were plotting an attack, according to Munster…
UK police forces spend thousands on rainbow cars, flags supporting LGBT community: ‘woke nonsense’
Police forces across the United Kingdom have spent ?66,000, or nearly $80,000, on merchandise such as rainbow-themed cars and flags to support the LGBTQ community, a report found.…
China reopening borders after three years of ‘zero-COVID’
China started reopening its borders on Sunday and ending long quarantine requirements for travelers, putting one of the final nails in the coffin of the country’s draconian “zero-COVID”…
Brazil’s National Congress, other sites raided by pro-Bolsonaro protesters opposing Lula victory
A chaotic scene unfolded in Brazil’s capital Sunday as hundreds of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace calling for…
United Kingdom teachers want to re-educate teenage students “brainwashed” by controversial influencer : report
Teachers in the United Kingdom are reportedly struggling with the impact controversial influencer Andrew Tate has on teenage students’ thoughts, calling them “brainwashed,” according to a report by…
Subway train collision in Mexico City kills 1, injures 57
Two subway trains collided between two stations Saturday in Mexico City, killing at least one person and injuring 41, authorities said. Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on her Twitter…
Iran executes 2 more men detained amid nationwide protests
Iran said it executed two men Saturday convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration, the latest executions aimed at halting the nationwide protests now challenging…
China acts against COVID policy critics, suspends social media accounts
China has reportedly suspended or closed the social media accounts of more than 1,000 critics of its policies on the COVID-19 outbreak. The Sina Weibo social media platform…