The expected but politically fraught visit makes Nancy Pelosi the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit Taiwan in a quarter of a century.
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, increasing tensions between the U.S. and China
The expected but politically fraught visit makes Nancy Pelosi the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit Taiwan in a quarter of a century.
Nancy Pelosi Expected To Visit Taiwan Today Amid China Threats—Updates
White House warns China not to use trip as “pretext to increase aggressive military activity” near Taiwan. Live updates.
A Chinese rocket just fell to Earth, it isn’t the first time something fell from space
Debris from a Chinese rocket hit the earth over the weekend somewhere over the Indian Ocean, according to Space.com. More:25-ton Chinese rocket debris crashes to Earth over Indian Ocean “The Long …
President sends back foreclosure and VAT bills
President Nicos Anastasiades has sent back to parliament three bills relating to extending a freeze property foreclosures and zero VAT on fuel …
SWAT responds to West Jordan home after suspect barricades inside camping trailer
A SWAT team was dispatched to a West Jordan house early Tuesday after a suspect barricaded himself inside, authorities said.
What Kazakhstan’s new tax regime means for the crypto mining industry
On July 11, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signed new tax rates for crypto mining operators into law. While these amendments reflect the country’s growing frustration with the …
The Leaders Who Aspire Only to Hold On to Power
Ahmed Lamlas, the governor of Aden, had been cheerfully describing his progress in rebuilding Yemen’s interim capital—a program aiming to ensure that most cars in the city had license plates was under …
The Graphene Revolution Arrives in India
Graphene has the potential to revolutionize power and data storage, manufacturing tools, sports equipment, touchscreens, biosensors, and even supercapacitors.
New financing schemes for homes announced in Bahrain
Submission of new requests for government housing commenced yesterday as part of the new financing programme, which also includes the option of raising the deduction ceiling to up to 35% of the salary …