Challenging China: Philippines Plans Military Infrastructure On Disputed Pag-Asa Island
There is speculation that the island could become a flashpoint between the two countries.
Taiwan Fighter Jets Chase Away Chinese Sukhois After US Navy Plane Flies Over Island
Earlier, a U.S. Navy C-40A Clipper passenger transport aircraft flew an extremely unusual route over Taiwan's western coast.
Violence Forced Trump Move to Bunker, Barr Revelation Contradicts President's Claim
The scrutiny over what seems like a minor discrepancy between the president and his AG likely stems from the presidential election, just over 146 days away.
China's Wolf Warriors: Beijing's Combative Diplomats Are Irritating Potential Allies
The term that describes those who practice China’s new brand of diplomacy is “Wolf Warrior” and it is remarkably different than the usual bland way that China expresses its views to the international community.
Trump Rages As Colin Powell Endorses Biden, Calls Him 'A Real Stiff'
Colin Powell: "We have a Constitution. And we have to follow that Constitution. And the president has drifted away from it.”
China's Island Building Turns Malaysia, Indonesia Into Front-line States
The artificial islands allow the Chinese ships to use increasingly forceful tactics against major regional powers such as Malaysia and Indonesia with an armada of coast guard and Chinese fishing vessels.
Another Trump Win? China Quietly Implementing Phase One Trade Deal With US
Trade will likely continue and grow even with the other problems because China and the U.S. need each other to prevent further damage to their respective economies
De Blasio And Andrew Cuomo: How The Relationship Soured
During de Blasio’s term, they've quarreled over homelessness, public housing, funding mass transit, taxes, and the deployment of state troopers to New York City.
Pompeo Tries To Provoke China By Meeting With Survivors Of 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre
Wang Dan, Su Xiaokang, Liane Lee and Henry Liare survivors of the Chinese Tiananmen Square Massacre of June 4, 1989.
DC Man Shelters Scores Of Protesters In His House As Police Wait Outside 'Like Predators'
About 70 people ended up in Rahul Dubey's house, while trying to get away from the police.
As South China Sea Tensions Rise, Philippines To Keep Military Deal With The US
The decision to end, or abrogate, the 22-year-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) made by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte earlier this year has been suspended. Duterte's change of mind came “in light of the political and other developments in the region."
Boris Johnson To Offer Visas To Millions Of Hongkongers If Beijing Pushes Through Controversial Law
If the former British Colony falls under Chinese control under a new national security law, the British prime minister said he will offer Hongkongers visas to live in the U.K.
South China Sea Dispute: Taiwan To Commission New Patrol Vessel, Make Advanced Jets
To China, Taiwan is a wayward province that must be returned to the mainland using force if necessary.
Top African American Officer Tweets On Social Injustice, Talks Of USAF's 'Own Demons'
Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, Kaleth Wright, wrote on Twitter, "What happens all too often in this country to Black men who are subjected to police brutality that ends in death…could happen to me."
Beijing Planning Air Defense Zone In South China Sea, Could Deepen Tensions With US
China introduced Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea back in 2013 to gain control of the airspace above the disputed Senkakus islands off the coast of Taiwan.
De Blasio's Daughter Among Those Arrested As NYC Mayor Defends NYPD Cruisers Driving Into Protesters
Saturday night protests in New York City resulted in the arrest of 345 people.
Who Is Kellie Chauvin? Wife Of Ex-Minneapolis Cop Arrested In George Floyd's Death Seeks Divorce
Derek Chauvin’s wife, Kellie, is seeking a “dissolution of her marriage," according to her attorneys and media reports.
After Silencing Coronavirus Whistleblowers, China Now Detains Citizens Documenting Outbreak
Reports suggest whistleblowers and citizens documenting and reporting on the COVID-19 in China are being silenced and detained for a variety of reasons.
Trump Says He'd Love To 'Get Rid Of' His Twitter Account
Trump has used Twitter since well before his election in 2016 and now uses the platform to announce policy moves or personnel changes.
Don't Throw It Away! Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Now Come As Prepaid Cards In Plain White Envelopes
At least three states' Better Business Bureau offices have taken calls from people asking if the debit cards are real.
USAF B-1Bs Fly Over South China Sea; Philippines Signals Resolve Sending War Boat To New Port
This was the latest in an increasing number of U.S. military demonstrations in the region that coincide with some movements in the Spratly Islands by Philippine Naval forces.
Michael Flynn Judge in Trouble? Hires Attorney After Appeal Court Order to Explain Himself
Last week Judge Sullivan was given a directive to respond to a writ of mandamus request by Flynn's lawyers.
Trump Administration Considering Back-To-Work Bonus To Persuade Low Wage Earners To Return To Work
Sen. Rob Portman called for a “return to work” bonus of $450 per week on top of any pay for people who re-join the workforce.
Second Immigrant In ICE Detention Dies Of COVID-19; 1,200 Test Positive
Baten-Oxlag contracted COVID-19 and was sent to a hospital in Columbus, Georgia where he died Sunday (May 24) from "coronavirus complications."
Coronavirus Update: Wuhan Tested 9M People In 10 Days, 180 Test Positive
Medical authorities report, Wuhan managed to run coronavirus swab tests on more than 9 million people in the past 10 days.
Coronavirus Litigation: Beijing Calls It Attempt To 'Extort Fruits of Hard Work' Of Chinese People
Chinese government’s top diplomat and foreign minister Wang Yi said, “The China of today is not the China of a century ago, and nor is the world."
Not Using COVID-19 As Cover To Advance South China Sea Claims, Says China
China has ignored international rulings, rammed fishing boats in Philippine and Vietnamese exclusive economic zones, and engaged in other aggressive actions involving Malaysia and Indonesia.
US-Iran Confrontation Looms In The Caribbean Sea? Venezuela To Send Warships To Protect Iran Tankers
Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Zarif has indirectly warned Washington about deploying its navy to disrupt the fuel shipments to Venezuela.
As South Korea Reopens Schools, A Glimpse Of The New Normal — And The Risks
This re-opening is very staged and comes with the likelihood of students being sent home at a moment’s notice if a new case is detected.
Coronavirus News: Brazil Losing The Fight As Infections, Death Toll Gallop
The death toll has surpassed 20,000 with over 310,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.