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Greece says 66 migrants arrive on southern island of Crete after sailing from the Libyan coast
Greek authorities say 66 migrants have been found in two locations on the southern island of Crete after arriving on the island on a wooden boat that set sail from the Libyan coast – a route ...ABC News - 11h -
Man who sailed from China to Taiwan in rubber dinghy indicted while Chinese jets surround island
A man who sailed across the Taiwan Strait from China in a rubber dinghy has been indicted for illegally entering the island, while an unusually large number of Chinese fighter jets flew through the ...ABC News - 13h -
Four Verts: Be patient with Jets' hiring of Aaron Glenn, while the Jaguars finally did it
It's almost Championship Sunday, and we'll get to two teams and one incredible rookie QB who are actually playing in a minute. First up, two other franchises in the news.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sunac China Becomes First Chinese Developer to Restructure Onshore Debt
The property developer said plans to restructure debt issued by a unit were approved.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Ships carrying missile propellant ingredients set to sail from China to Iran, say officials
Intelligence suggests vessels will be laden with sodium perchlorate used in critical weaponsFinancial Times - 1d -
Georgia fire chief shot dead while helping driver who hit deer in Alabama
Authorities say murder charges have been issued for a man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia fire chief in rural Alabama.CBS News - 2d -
China executes man for car rampage that killed dozens
The attacker ploughed into people outside a stadium in the country's deadliest attack in a decade.BBC News - 3d -
Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?
A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s RepublicFinancial Times - 6d -
Delayed island ferry Glen Sannox begins sailings
The MV Glen Sannox is to make its first scheduled passenger voyage between Troon and Arran early on Monday.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Baker Mayfield: Dumb stuff from loss will wear on me for a while
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said that the team can be proud of how they grew together and fought over the course of the 2024 season, but those feelings took a back seat to less positive ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage
Taiwanese charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, the island’s National Security Bureau said.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
China building new mobile piers that could help possible Taiwan invasion
Satellite images reveal barge-like vessels that could help transport tanks and artillery over coastal mudflatsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Meet the man who sings as Robbie Williams in Better Man
Adam Tucker counts Pink, Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron among his fans even if they don't know it.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
2025 NFL Mock Draft Top 10: Who will Jets and Giants pick?
With the Giants and Jets picking in the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft, who will each team pick?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
‘It was extraordinary’: Spanish captain recalls rescue of woman who gave birth in dinghy
Mother and newborn saved from inflatable boat off Canary Islands, on a route on which thousands have died. The call that would lead to one of the most poignant images of the humanitarian ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
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Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainlandABC News - Jan. 9 -
The man who could become Canada's future PM
As a conservative populist poised to win power, Pierre Poilievre has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump - but he has a very Canadian story.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The baby born was born less than an hour before Spanish rescuers reached the crowded raft.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain. A baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers
Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan
China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources. China’s military launched a record number ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US. Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Scottish man killed while serving as medic with Ukrainian army
Jordan Maclachlan, 26, died on Friday while serving on the frontline in Ukraine, his family says. A Scottish man has been killed while serving on the frontline with the Ukrainian army, his family ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
The man making a business out of China’s burnout generation
Li Jianxiong was a highflying marketing executive in Beijing until a breakdown sent him to the west on a wellness voyage of discovery – just as his peers were losing faith in the Chinese Dream. Li ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
While Apple negotiates Indonesia sales ban, another Chinese smartphone maker is entering the country
Huawei spinoff Honor announced Tuesday it is entering Indonesia and plans to launch its smartphones there by the end of March.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged
Shunxing39 cargo vessel is heading for Pusan after Taipei suggests anchor-dragging was ‘sabotage’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially onlineABC News - Jan. 3 -
Cops Say Man Was Playing Video Games While Driving 107MPH When He Was Busted
A Missouri man was busted by cops after getting caught driving 107mph while playing video games behind the wheel, authorities said.. The Claycomo Police Department said in a release that the man, ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Boys who vanished while playing soccer found dead near military base
Saul Arboleda, Steven Medina, and brothers Josue and Ismael Arroyo were playing soccer in Guayaquil on Dec. 8 when they went missing.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1
