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November 2, 2022

Obama takes to TikTok with 'painful' get-out-the-vote message

Former President Barack Obama joined "Under The Desk News" on TikTok to motivate midterm election voters, urging action on climate change, abortion and gun control.

November 1, 2022

Macau's spike in COVID cases prompt population testing, lockdown of world's biggest gambling hub

After China's recent emergence of COVID-19 cases this past week, Macau mass tested its population and authorities locked down a casino resort with 1,500 people ordered to stay inside.

November 1, 2022

China sees spike in COVID-19 cases

China discovered 2,105 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct. 29, compared to the 1,658 new infections on Oct. 28. There were no reported new deaths.

November 1, 2022

US to send B-52 bombers to Australia in move China warns could 'trigger' arms race

China is warning an "arms race" may result in response to U.S. plans to send up to six B-52 bombers to Australia to strengthen regional security resources.

November 1, 2022

Chinese fishing boats defied US Coast Guard during confrontation in Pacific

Four Chinese fishing vessels defied an armed U.S. Coast Guard cutter over the summer, when the American boat wanted to conduct inspections for possible illegal fishing.

November 1, 2022

50 countries urge China to implement UN recommendations regarding violations against Uyghurs

Fifty countries, including the U.S. and the U.K, are urging China to follow recommendations from a United Nations report regarding "crimes against humanity" against the Uyghurs.

October 31, 2022

China launches third and final space module to complete space station

China launched its third and final module on Monday afternoon as the country ventures to complete its permanent space station amid competition with the United States.

October 31, 2022

Aide to Dem Rep. Don Beyer fired after allegedly working with Chinese Embassy

Virginia Democrat Rep. Don Beyer fired an aide who allegedly worked with the Chinese Embassy to schedule meetings with staffers on Capitol Hill.

October 30, 2022

Rep. Beyer's GOP challenger says he should be removed from committees over ex-aide's work with Chinese Embassy

House candidate Karina Lipsman said Rep. Don Beyer should be removed from some congressional committees because his now-former aide had worked with the Chinese Embassy.

October 28, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic 'likely' originated with Chinese lab leak, Senate Republican report finds

A Senate committee's Republican-led report into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic found it "likely" originated in a research-related incident.