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Taiwan Launches Global Undersea Cable Security Initiative to Strengthen Digital Connectivity

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Richard Sanders Taiwan has unveiled a new international framework aimed at bolstering the security of undersea communication cables, which are vital for global connectivity. The initiative, named the Management Initiative on International Undersea Cables or “RISK,” focuses on risk mitigation, information sharing, systemic reform, and knowledge building to protect these critical infrastructure elements. During a…

US tried to recruit Maduro’s pilot for kidnap plot – AP

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Jake Saunders, Editor A US federal agent secretly attempted to recruit Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s personal pilot as part of a plot to capture the leader and deliver him into American custody on drug trafficking charges, AP reports. Citing three current and former US officials, as well as one of Maduro’s…

West seeking to break up Russia – ex-defense chief

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Francis Tuschek The West is seeking to break Russia into dozens of small, weak states, former Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu says. Shoigu, who currently serves as secretary of Russia’s Security Council, made the remarks in an op-ed published in Argumenty i Fakty on Tuesday, ahead of National Unity Day, which is a Russian holiday celebrated…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Affirms Taiwan’s Status Amid US-China Trade Negotiations

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Ed Castro US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated yesterday that Taiwan should not worry about being used as a bargaining chip in ongoing US-China trade talks. During a flight from Israel to Qatar en route to Asia, Rubio reassured that no trade deal would jeopardize Taiwan’s position or result in favorable trade treatment in…

Trump’s Arrival in Malaysia Focuses on Diplomatic Theater and Regional Tensions

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Jake Saunders, Editor Kuala Lumpur As U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Malaysia, attention is turning to an upcoming ceremony that appears to be centered on his participation.Thailand and Cambodia are preparing to sign a peace agreement during the event—an initiative that actually has no serious involvement from Trump besides a few phone calls. The…

Trump Announces Plan to Bring Up Taiwan with Xi Jinping at APEC Summit

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Jake Sanders, Editor US President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that he intends to discuss Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting on the margins of the APEC Summit in South Korea. In remarks made before departing for Asia, Trump expressed his respect for Taiwan and indicated that the topic would be…

Trump Plans to Press Xi on Opioid Crisis at APEC Summit

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Francis Tuschek, Seoul The United States has launched a special initiative called Project Portero to combat fentanyl and other drug trafficking originating from Mexico. This effort underscores the U.S. commitment to addressing the opioid crisis and disrupting the flow of illegal drugs across its borders. Yesterday, Mexico handed over an alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin, Zhi…

China snubs Germany’s top diplomat – media

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Richard Sanders German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has been forced to cancel an upcoming trip to China after Beijing reportedly declined to arrange high-level meetings with him, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Wadephul was scheduled to depart for Beijing on Sunday to discuss China’s export restrictions on rare-earths and semiconductors, as well as the…

China Appoints Veteran Anti-Corruption Leader as Second-Highest Military Official Amid Major Purge

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Jake Sanders, Editor China has appointed Zhang Shengmin, a seasoned veteran known for his anti-corruption efforts within the military, as the country’s second-highest-ranking general. The announcement was made at the conclusion of a four-day meeting of the Central Committee, signaling significant changes within the top echelons of the Chinese military. Zhang, aged 67 and originating…

White House announces Trump–Xi meeting

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Ed Castro US President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week as part of a trip to Asia, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday. Trump will depart for Malaysia and South Korea, where he will meet Xi next Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC)….