Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

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 - 6h

Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut

Taiwan is beginning three days of military drills as concerns rise over potential cuts to the island's defense budget

ABC News - 15h

Dems to the GOP on budget reconciliation: 'Good luck'

Politico - 1d

Schumer to push for anti-terror funds in budget negotiations

Politico - 1d

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 - 1d

Denmark stresses Greenland not for sale after Trump Jr. arrives on island

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stressed that Greenland is not for sale after President-elect Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., arrived on the Arctic island. Frederiksen said during a ...

The Hill - 4h

Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland amid father's interest in acquiring island

Donald Trump Jr. has arrived in Greenland amid his father’s interest in acquiring the island. “Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland. The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need ...

The Hill - 5h

Donald Trump Jr visits Greenland amid father’s interest in owning island

President-elect’s son says visit is ‘personal day trip’ as Danish PM says autonomous territory is ‘not for sale’. Donald Trump Jr touched down in Greenland on Tuesday, hours after his father ...

The Guardian - 6h

Hermit guardian of Budelli dies after three decades on paradise island

Mauro Morandi stumbled upon island off Sardinia in 1989 after catamaran broke down. Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island ...

The Guardian - 9h

Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget

The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance

BBC News - 9h

Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather

Taiwan’s coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.

NBC News - 11h

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 - 11h

Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel

Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.

NBC News - 12h

The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak

With Alexander Isak leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, BBC Sport looks at the rise of Tyneside's crown jewel.

BBC News - 14h

Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...

The Hill - 23h

France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks

Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025

Financial Times - 1d

China's Xi Jinping says corruption is the 'biggest threat' to the Communist Party

Corruption is the biggest threat to China’s Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said Monday, in a warning that he is resolved to tackle the entrenched problem.

NBC News - 1d

UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds

Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.

CNBC - 1d

Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game

The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bo Horvat lifts Islanders to 5-4 OT win at Bruins

Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

China fires shot across Trump's bow with defense sanctions

China’s decision this week to slap several major U.S. defense firms with penalizing trade measures is being viewed as a “shot across the bow” ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration. The move ...

The Hill - 1d

Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

ESPN - 2d

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 online

ABC News - 3d

As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster

Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.

ABC News - 4d

Long Island authorities remind people to follow drone rules

Officials cited drones approaching restricted airspace as a reason for the warning.

The Hill - 4d

Ethiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen ties

Yahoo News - 4d

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - 4d

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 - 4d

Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024

Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...

The Guardian - 5d

As New Cybersecurity Threats Loom, AI Defenses Get Popular

New defenses are increasingly popular and saving companies money.

Inc. - 5d

Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza

The U.N. agency known as UNRWA has been the backbone of aid to Gaza. Now, Israel is moving to ban it over accusations that it shielded Hamas militants.

The New York Times - 5d

South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol vows to ‘fight until end’

Yoon issues letter to supporters as he faces arrest over declaration of martial law and alleged insurrection. South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has rallied his supporters in a ...

The Guardian - 5d

China stocks lead losses in Asia as manufacturing slows; Singapore annual GDP growth rises to 4%

China's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index for December fell to 50.5, missing economists' estimates of 51.7 in a Reuters poll.

CNBC - 5d

New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat

The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.

NBC News - 5d

The Guardian view on Russia and China: an old friendship poses new threats | Editorial

Over the holidays, this column is looking ahead at the urgent issues of 2025. Today, the expansion of the partnership between Beijing and Moscow. It is almost three years since Xi Jinping and ...

The Guardian - 6d

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 - 6d