People's Liberation Army warplanes have flown into Taiwan's air defense identification zone on 11 days so far this month, according to the island's Ministry of National Defense. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says hopes to cut trade surplus after U.S. currency move
The U.S. Treasury's decision to put Taiwan on its currency monitoring list is a reflection of the international economic situation and the island's trade surplus with United States, central bank ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Army Tanks Take Part in Mock Invasion of Taiwan
In a report by China's state broadcaster CCTV on Friday, the 72nd Group Army and its main battle tanks were seen conducting urban warfare exercises in east China in a simulated Taiwan street battle. ( read original story ...)
Lanka’s grave problem: The solution is not outsourcing it to Maldives
One of the responsibilities of a government towards its citizens is to ensure their physical security from domestic or external..... .. ( read original story ...)
Top Pentagon General Meets With Taliban to Prod Afghan Peace Talks
Army Gen. Mark Milley spoke with Taliban leaders to prod stalled peace talks. The meeting came as Taliban-instigated violence is on the rise, military officials said, and just weeks before ... ( read original story ...)
What convinced me to stay on in Qatar and contribute to ‘Project 2022’ – Xavi
With less than two years until the World Cup is hosted in the Middle East and Arab world for the first time, excitement is really starting to build here in Qatar. Today marks another important step ... ( read original story ...)
Rio eyes production from Mongolia copper project in 2022
Rio Tinto expects to achieve first production from the expansion of its giant copper mine in the Gobi Desert by October 2022 but only if it can reach agreement on several outstanding issues with the ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Pence campaigns in Georgia Senate races; Biden settles on EPA, interior nominees
The vice president's return to Georgia underscored the importance of the Senate races there. The outcome will determine which party controls the Senate next year. ( read original story ...)
In Georgia, a Rare Campaign Where People’s Eyes Aren’t Glued to the Polls
Two consequential Senate races are taking place with very few public opinion surveys to help understand how voters feel. ( read original story ...)
Early voting changes in Georgia counties are suppressing turnout, advocates warn
The reduced number of locations in Cobb and Hall counties continue to draw criticism, while The New Georgia Project is suing in four other counties. ( read original story ...)