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Uyghurs: China in Xinjiang may have committed crimes against humanity – United Nations.

In a long-awaited report on charges of mistreatment in Xinjiang province, the UN has accused China of "serious human rights breaches." China has asked the United Nations not to release the report, calling it a "farce" orchestrated by Western countries. China denies allegations of mistreatment against Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic...

Why Chinese homeowners have quit paying their mortgages.

"When construction ceases, so does the mortgage. Deliver homes and get repaid!" In June, this was one of the chants used by dissatisfied apartment buyers in China at a protest. However, their anger over unfinished dwellings extended beyond signs and chanting. Hundreds of them quit paying their mortgages, a revolutionary act...

A new virus infects 35 persons in eastern China with Langya.

Scientists are tracking a novel virus originating from animals that have infected at least dozens of people in eastern China. The novel Langya henipavirus (LayV) was identified in 35 patients from the provinces of Shandong and Henan. Many had symptoms like fever, exhaustion, and a cough. It is believed that they...

Beijing conducts additional military exercises near the island.

China's military says it is continuing its large-scale military exercises around Taiwan after the conclusion of Sunday's live-fire operations. The Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese army stated that it would train anti-submarine attacks and maritime raids. The previous four days of exercises were Beijing's response to the visit of US...

Taiwan slams its “evil neighbor” China for launching missiles during military exercises.

A visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spurred China to initiate heavily denounced military maneuvers in the Taiwan Strait. After China's military conducted live-fire drills outside Taiwan, Taiwan's premier branded China as the "evil next-door neighbor." Su Tseng-chang told reporters in the capital Taipei that China's military exercises were harming...

China launches military exercises surrounding Taiwan as two suspected drones fly over the island.

In a first, Taiwan's defense ministry announced that portions of the exercises would take place within its 12-nautical-mile maritime and air boundaries. China has begun a new set of military drills around Taiwan as tensions continue to build following Nancy Pelosi's 24-hour visit to the island. Hours after suspected drones flew...

Taiwan’s defense ministry says Chinese military drills have breached its territory as Nancy Pelosi’s visit angers Beijing.

Beijing's moves are viewed as a direct retaliation to the US house speaker's visit to Taiwan, during which he complimented Taiwan for having "one of the freest societies in the world." According to Taiwan's defense ministry, Chinese military maneuvers around the island infringe on its territory and constitute a blockade...

Massive Chinese rocket debris could crash this weekend in the US.

Despite some analyses indicating a previous re-entry harmed buildings in the Ivory Coast, Chinese official media has rejected the worries as "sour grapes" and claimed to have a "perfect safety record." Growing concerns exist that an uncontrolled re-entry of a Chinese space rocket into the Earth's atmosphere might disperse debris...

China indicates it may miss its economic growth objective.

China has signaled that it may miss its annual economic growth target due to the impact of Covid restrictions on the second-largest economy in the world. The Politburo, the highest policymaking body of the ruling Communist Party, stated on Thursday that it intends to maintain growth within a "reasonable range." It...

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Manufacturing firms ordered to ‘raise red flag’ in Russia sanctions probe

It is stated at a parliamentary hearing that British businesses that are jubilant over a surge in sales to Eurasia countries down the pub ought to be investigating the cause of that increase.  A sanctions expert advised members of parliament that British manufacturers exporting goods to nations amicable to Russia ought to "raise a red flag" if their sales increase dramatically.

A ‘horrific’ sword assault in north-east London kills a 14-year boy

A fourteen-year-old boy was fatally wounded and four others were injured in east London due to an assault by a man brandishing a sword; two police officers received severe injuries.  Tuesday shortly before 7 a.m., the Metropolitan police were dispatched to Thurlow Gardens, near the Hainault underground station, "on reports of a vehicle being driven into a house." At that time, the man, 36, was reportedly apprehended.

Peter Andre talks 90s hair and kids’ reaction to music

Peter Andre asserts that he conceived the renowned sleeveless lagoon dance for his hit single Mysterious Girl from the 1990s. "While we were climbing up a waterfall for the music video for the worldwide hit, I said to my companions, 'Guys, this looks like a great location,' because I was involved in developing this entire image''.

Netanyahu: Israel to invade Rafah; ceasefire talks ongoing

Amid shaky ongoing armistice negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his pledge that Israel will launch a ground assault on Rafah in southern Gaza.  Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that Israel will "completely destroy" the Hamas battalions in the region, "deal or no deal," to end the nearly seven-month conflict.