US Congressional Panel Proposes Taiwanese Role in Funding Philippine Base Upgrades
The suggestion by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is unlikely to go down well in Beijing – or Manila.
Day: November 21, 2025
Taiwan’s minister Wu Cheng-wen says the US won’t impose “punishing” tariffs on Taiwan, after a “consensus” that Taiwan would support the US chip industry (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Taiwan’s minister Wu Cheng-wen says the US won’t impose “punishing” tariffs on Taiwan, after a “consensus” that Taiwan would support the US chip industry — Tech official says Taipei willing t…
“He Calls Out Fake News”: US Defends Trump Calling Woman Journalist “Piggy”
The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter “piggy” as she questioned him about Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president’s remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.
Australia Adds Twitch to Social Media Ban for Teens
Twitch, a livestreaming service popular with gamers, joins nine other platforms that will be required to remove Australian users under the age of 16.
Photos show the daily struggle to breathe in New Delhi’s dense winter smog
NEW DELHI (AP) — For nearly two months, thick layers of toxic smog have enveloped New Delhi, where residents say all they want is their right to breathe clean air. The acrid smell is not just making their lives miserable — the surging pollution is wors…
How criminals are trafficking illegal waste in Europe – DW
How criminals are trafficking illegal waste in Europe DWMountain of illegally dumped trash near Oxford river causes outcry in England AP NewsPM condemns ‘appalling’ illegal rubbish heap BBCMountain of waste dumped in Ox…
X ends its 2023 lawsuit against law firm Wachtell to recover most of the $90M fee the firm received for defeating Musk’s bid to exit his $44B Twitter buyout (Mike Scarcella/Reuters)
Mike Scarcella / Reuters:
X ends its 2023 lawsuit against law firm Wachtell to recover most of the $90M fee the firm received for defeating Musk’s bid to exit his $44B Twitter buyout — Elon Musk’s social media platform X has ended i…
Australia’s social media ban for children to include Twitch – Dexerto
Australia’s social media ban for children to include Twitch DexertoAustralia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work? BBCUnder-16s lose access to Instagram and Facebook in Australia ahead of landmark social med…
Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait Sold For $55 Million, A Record For Woman Artist
A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on Thursday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman, the auction house Sotheby’s said.
Singapore imposes financial sanctions, entry bans on 4 Israeli settlers for ‘extremist violence’ in West Bank
The four men have been involved in “egregious acts of extremist violence” against Palestinians in the West Bank, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.