North Korea Calls US B-1b Deployment “Reckless Bluffing” After Joint Drill
North Korea criticised the United States for deploying the B-1B strategic bomber in a recent joint military drill with South Korea, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
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US judge says ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt
White House says it will appeal ruling that administration flouted court order on deportation flights.
Former New York police officer Michael McMohan convicted of aiding illegal extradition by China
Michael McMahon, a former New York police sergeant, received an 18-month prison sentence. He was involved in a Chinese scheme to force Xu Jin’s return to China. Xu, accused of bribery, had fled to the US. McMahon unknowingly participated in “Operation …
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks
During his Southeast Asia tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged collaboration with Malaysia and regional neighbors amidst global economic uncertainties. He criticized protectionism, advocating for stronger China-ASEAN ties and a free trade agreeme…
Canadian leader Mark Carney says Trump key issue in national election
The Prime Minister spoke during a French-language leaders’ debate in Montreal on Wednesday.
Sources: OpenAI and SoftBank are considering investing in the UK for Stargate as part of an international expansion, if the project proves successful in the US (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Sources: OpenAI and SoftBank are considering investing in the UK for Stargate as part of an international expansion, if the project proves successful in the US — US $500bn data centre venture looks overseas to build…
Myanmar frees nearly 4,900 prisoners to mark traditional new year
Thirteen foreigners will be released and deported according to state-run media.
Tennessee’s GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documents
A growing number of conservative leaders are pushing states to upend the long-standing U.S. constitutional right to free public education for children, regardless of immigration status.
Divided loyalties? 62 Taiwanese military members found with Chinese residency permits
At least 62 active-duty Taiwanese military members have been found holding Chinese residency permits, in the latest revelation of Chinese influence in the Taiwanese armed forces.
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks – apnews.com
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks apnews.comXi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump Al JazeeraChina and Malaysia say important to maintain peace a…