February 16 China pledges aid to Ukraine as US officials warn Beijing is quietly fueling Russia’s war China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.
February 16 British comedian goes viral for skit critiquing Western immigration attitudes Comedian Pat Smith's viral immigration skit gets 21 million views on X, sparking debate about assimilation and cultural expectations in host countries.
February 16 China’s grip on global shipbuilding sparks Trump maritime action plan aimed at reviving US industry Trump administration unveils plan to reclaim U.S. maritime dominance as China controls global ship production and 99% of trade moves on foreign ships.
February 16 Taiwan 'will not escalate, but will not yield' to Chinese intimidation, foreign minister warns Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung warns China's military expansion threatens global stability and semiconductor supply chains, with 90% of advanced chips produced in Taiwan.
February 15 Controversial Olympian Eileen Gu upset over 'really unfair' Winter Games schedule Controversial Olympic star Eileen Gu lodged a complaint about her packed schedule that she said will keep her from properly practicing for an upcoming event.
February 14 AOC hit with social media backlash after appearing to struggle with question about US defending Taiwan Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash online after appearing to struggle with a reporter's question on Taiwan defense at the Munich Security Conference Friday.
February 14 China unveils the world’s largest flying car Matrix flying car becomes world's largest at 11,000 pounds after successful flight tests near Shanghai by AutoFlight. The electric aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers.
February 13 Tom Cotton demands FDA probe into illegal Chinese ingredients in US weight loss drugs Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., warned that up to 1.5 million Americans may be using weight loss medications with potentially dangerous Chinese ingredients.
February 13 Trump’s $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is ‘one crisis away’ Trump's $12 billion "Project Vault" aims to break Chinese dominance in rare earth elements, creating America's first critical mineral stockpile for national security.
February 12 US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers warn Taiwan's political gridlock over defense spending could undermine deterrence as China escalates military pressure.