Lindsey Graham sister’s replacement appointment sparks outcry among media, netizens; Uneven distribution of political resources discourages talented Americans from entering politics
Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the US Senate after his unexpected death. The appointment sparked controversy among US media and netizens,…
Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
Russia’s grip on its gateway to the Black Sea is slipping after a series of Ukrainian attacks forced Moscow to suspend traffic through the key waterway this week, limiting the…
Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, reflecting growing schism in party
More than 100 House Democrats voted to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel — an ultimately unsuccessful effort that highlighted the growing division in their party on…
China’s H1 GDP grows 4.7%, remaining well within the government’s annual growth target
China’s GDP expanded by 4.7 percent year-on-year to 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion) in the first half of 2026, remaining well within the government’s annual growth target of 4.5 to…
Devastating Russian attacks make June deadliest month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, the United Nations said Tuesday, underscoring the devastating impact of Russia’s intensified attacks on cities far from the front…
Chinese experts denounce Merz’s yuan undervaluation claim, stressing unilateral pressure is unacceptable and ineffective in resolving trade disputes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly claimed that the Chinese yuan has been undervalued by 25 percent “for years,” while calling for dialogue with China on monetary policy. Chinese experts denounced…