Xi vows”reunification” with Taiwan — just weeks after NATO warned China attack could trigger Russian assault on Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to reunify China and Taiwan in his annual New Year’s Eve speech in Beijing. He said that the “reunification” between the states is unstoppable, according to The Guardian. In 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance noticed a connection between China and Russia. HeContinue Reading
Belarus transferred over 31 wagons of equipment to Russia in 2025: What was in them?
Russia sent at least 31 railway wagons carrying military equipment from Belarus, destined for its central tank reserve base last year. These transfers were systematic and continued over several months in 2025, according to the Belarusian railway community. The Institute for the Study of War says Belarus continues to serve as aContinue Reading
‘SNL’ Alum Insulted By Chevy Chase 40 Years Ago Now Proclaims, ‘He’s So Rotten!!’
A former “SNL” cast member is calling out Chevy Chase for a cruel and tasteless joke the comedian said to him 40 years ago. The 82-year-old comedian, who became a star during the show’s first season in 1975, is the subject of a new CNN documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase AndContinue Reading
Chris Kraus and the Art of the Landlord
Every so often, a person on the internet discovers that Chris Kraus is a landlord. They post through their shock: How could the iconic anti-establishment author of I Love Dick, the underdog doyenne of American autofiction, collect a check from the very same scrappy have-nots she portrays in her novels?Continue Reading
Betty Boop enters public domain
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South African activist uses history to highlight ongoing injustice
An activist-turned-historian takes tourists through South Africa’s painful colonial history, which still echoes today., Cape Town, South Africa – Lucy Campbell, with her long grey dreadlocks, stands animated in front of the thick stone walls of the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town’s city centre, her small frame accentuatedContinue Reading
South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing’s desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances., Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to a state visit in Beijing, signalling China’s desire to reinforce relations with South Korea amid regional turbulence. South Korea’s national security adviser, Wi Sung-lac,Continue Reading
Lake Eyre Blushes
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FACT CHECK: Video of AFP chief warning about a new US weapon is a deepfake
Claim: In a YouTube video, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. discusses the range and strength of a new US military Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim was made in a video posted on a new YouTube channel, created onContinue Reading
Emirates Airbus A380 Returns To London Due To Gear Door Issues
An Emirates Airbus A380 flying out of London Heathrow experienced a problem with its landing gear, forcing the aircraft to circle for almost two hours. Witnesses reported the A380 flying over London with its gear doors open while the flight crew troubleshooted the problem.Continue Reading
The 5 Oldest United States Navy Bases & Their Strategic Roles
The United States Navy operates some of the oldest military installations in the world, but not all of them are relevant to aviation. From early seaplane ramps to modern carrier air wing hubs, a few naval bases bridge the gap between pre-flight naval history and today’s globally deployed aircraft. ThisContinue Reading
Enhanced ACA health subsidies have officially ended. What happens now?
Millions of people are set to see dramatically increased health insurance costs as enhanced premium tax subsidies for Affordable Care Act policies expired at midnight Wednesday. The fight over these subsidies led to the month-long government shutdown in October. The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, put into place federalContinue Reading
Protests in Iran continue | DW News
On the fourth day of protests in Iran, demonstrators in Fasa clashed with security forces as footage shows armed men firing on the streets. The unrest, sparked by a falling currency and worsening economy, began in Tehran and has spread to other cities. #dwshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/Continue Reading