September 13, 2023 Chinese defense minister not publicly seen for at least 2 weeks: report Gen. Li Shangfu, the minister of defense for the People's Republic of China, has allegedly not been seen publicly for two weeks, sparking international speculation.
September 13, 2023 10 dead in Vietnam after fire burns 9-story apartment building A fire erupted Wednesday at a nine-story apartment building in the capital of Hanoi, Vietnam. At least 10 out of 150 residents died from the blaze, including four children.
September 12, 2023 Biden White House deletes post after misidentifying major Vietnamese leader President Biden deleted a post that confused Vietnam's president with the country's National Assembly chairman after his trip to the Asian nation this past weekend.
September 12, 2023 Taliban rejects Pakistani blame for border closure, escalating tensions The Taliban have rebuffed allegations made by the Pakistani government on Tuesday, shifting blame for the closure of a crucial border crossing last Wednesday.
September 12, 2023 America must optimize forces to avoid losing a war with China, Air Force Secretary says Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warned that the U.S. military may be unprepared for a conflict with China, and "might even lose" a hypothetical war.
September 12, 2023 Communist Party seeks to mandate jail time for ‘hurting the feelings of the Chinese nation’ The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to outlaw speech, actions, or symbols that “hurt the feelings of the Chinese nation" under a proposed amendment.
September 12, 2023 South Korea warns Putin to 'act responsibly' with Kim Jong Un: ‘Many countries are watching’ South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's office is urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to "act responsibly" during the state diplomatic visit from North Korea.
September 12, 2023 China deploys over 40 planes to Taiwan Strait, is massing forces at coastal military bases, Taiwan warns China continues to launch brazen probes near Taiwanese territory as it masses troops on coastal military bases near the self-governed Island.
September 12, 2023 Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion, faces more legal cases in the Philippines Maria Ressa, who won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her efforts to promote freedom of expression, has been acquitted of tax evasion. Ressa must face two remaining legal cases.
September 12, 2023 DeSantis honors 9/11 victims from Ground Zero while Biden speaks in Anchorage: 'Stumbling on world stage' Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized President Biden's recent gaffes on the world stage, after himself attending a September 11 memorial ceremony.