Richard Sanders President William Lai has reiterated Taiwan’s dedication to supporting indigenous defense projects, emphasizing the importance of funding for domestic shipbuilding and aircraft initiatives. Speaking at a keel-laying ceremony in Kaohsiung for the first of six local cruisers, Lai noted that these efforts are vital to enhancing the nation’s self-defense capabilities. The cruisers, commissioned…
Richard Sanders In a recent interview, James Redfarn, Communications Officer of the non-profit organization Stop Uyghur Genocide, shared insights about his journey as an Uyghur human rights activist and the ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the plight of the Uyghur people. Redfarn’s passion for activism ignited at a young age, particularly fueled by the…
Richard Sanders During today’s visit to Manila, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Trump administration will support the Philippines in addressing the threats from China. Amidst a national security controversy in the US, Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s strong commitment to the region during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today in Manila….
Richard Sanders US President Donald Trump’s repeated promises to annex Greenland are not appropriate for a close ally and overall are “escalating tensions,” Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has said. “I think we’ll go as far as we have to go. We need Greenland, and the world needs us to have Greenland, including Denmark,” Trump told reporters…
Francis Tuschek In a developing scandal that has captured the attention of mainstream American media and the public, U.S. officials find themselves under fire not for their military actions in Yemen, but for an embarrassing breach of security protocols. The uproar coincides with a renewed U.S. bombing campaign against Yemen that has raised serious ethical…
Richard Sanders The European Union has advised its 450 million inhabitants to stockpile essential supplies sufficient for at least 72 hours, citing increasing risks of war, cyberattacks, climate change, and disease. EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib stated on Wednesday that the warning reflects a broader strategy to improve civil readiness across the bloc….
Richard Sanders Russia may have influenced members of the US administration “through information,” Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has claimed in an interview with Time magazine. His comments come as US President Donald Trump has acknowledged some of Moscow’s concerns regarding the root causes of the crisis. These include the Kremlin’s repeated criticisms of NATO’s continued expansion towards Russia’s…
Richard Sanders A former director of mainland affairs for the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) is set to be investigated by the Mainland Affairs Council for allegedly claiming to represent Taiwanese interests during a symposium in China earlier this month. This event marked the 20th anniversary of China’s “Anti-Secession” Law, where he stated that the law…
Grigory Karasin, chairman of the International Relations Committee in Russia’s upper chamber of parliament Richard Sanders, Oxford UK The US-Russian talks held in Saudi Arabia are a “creative” endeavor, though they may not yield a diplomatic breakthrough on Monday, a Russian lawmaker who is part of Moscow’s delegation told journalists. Grigory Karasin, chairman of the International Relations…
By Francis Tuschek The recent shutdown of Tibetan-language broadcasts by Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) represents a serious loss for Tibetans, both in their homeland and throughout the global community. These broadcasts have played a pivotal role in providing uncensored news, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering a sense of unity among…