White House Influence on Fed Board in Spotlight
Lawmakers held a hearing for a Trump adviser to join the Fed days after he fired a governor, sparking a court battle over presidential power and the Fed’s long-held independence.
Judge Rules Trump’s LA Guard Deployment Illegal; White House Appeals
A federal judge ruled President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles was illegal. The administration has appealed as he vows more city deployments.
Florida to End All Childhood School Vaccine Mandates
Florida plans to become the first U.S. state to remove all childhood vaccine mandates for schools, a bold move backed by anti-vaccine activists that challenges decades of public health practice.
From Blitz to Breakthrough: How Chongqing’s WWII Grit Drives a Shared Future
Chongqing’s six-year WWII ordeal and the Yichang Retreat forged a spirit of resilience, driving the Chinese mainland’s evolution from self-reliance to global cooperation.
Guardians of Civilization: Unsung Allies in Heritage Preservation
In Part Two of our series, discover how guardians of civilization—from Tokyo singers to Hangzhou digital teams—preserve history and cultural legacies.
China and Timor-Leste Forge High-Level Trust and Belt and Road Ties
China’s top legislator Zhao Leji and Timor-Leste parliament head Maria Fernanda Lay meet in Beijing to deepen trust, ramp up Belt and Road cooperation, and unite the Global South.
China Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Pork Imports
China to apply 15.6%-62.4% temporary anti-dumping duties on EU pork starting Sept 10 to protect domestic producers and maintain fair trade.
New Study Says China’s Rise Isn’t About Global Hegemony, Urges US to Rethink Relations
A new study in International Security finds China’s strategic aims are regional and urges the US to shift from military deterrence to diplomatic engagement.
Putin: Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
Putin warned at a Vladivostok forum that Western troops in Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” as allies discuss postwar security guarantees.
WMO Warns of Vicious Cycle Between Air Pollution and Climate Change 🌍💨
The WMO warns that air pollution and climate change form a dangerous feedback loop driven by aerosols. Find out how to break the cycle and clear our skies!