Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Exposes Southeast Asia’s Growing Climate Crisis
Typhoon Kalmaegi, the deadliest storm of the year, has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and torn through central Vietnam, destroying homes,...
China Lifts U.S. Ban on Key Metals but Keeps Tight Export Controls
China has suspended its ban on exporting gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, the Commerce Ministry announced on Sunday. The three metals...
Indonesia Sparks Outrage by Naming Ex-Strongman Suharto a National Hero
Indonesia has posthumously awarded former President Suharto the title of National Hero, despite his 32-year rule being marked by authoritarianism, mass killings, and corruption...
Nexperia Wins Exemption from China’s Chip Export Controls
China announced exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, aiming to alleviate supply shortages for the automotive industry.
This decision signals Beijing's...
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Kills Two, Nears Philippine Landfall
At least two fatalities have been reported in the Philippines due to Super Typhoon Fung-wong, which has significantly impacted the Bicol region with heavy...
Taiwan ‘Not Alone,’ Vice President Says After Landmark Europe Visit
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim emphasized the island's growing international support and resolve following her recent diplomatic trip to Europe, addressing the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance...
‘No Time to Recover’: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Threatens Storm-Battered Philippines
More than 900,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, approached the main island...
Lavrov Says He’s Ready to Meet Rubio. But What’s the Goal?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed his willingness to meet U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio but emphasized that Russia would not change...
US Military Strikes Kill 69, Igniting Calls for International Investigation
The U.S. has conducted 14 strikes against vessels near Venezuela and in the eastern Pacific Ocean since September, resulting in at least 69 fatalities,...
Trump Proposes Giving Healthcare Funds ‘Directly to the People’
On Saturday, President Donald Trump proposed that Republican senators redirect federal funds currently allocated for health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...