September 19, 2022 China urges people not to touch foreigners after first case of monkeypox reported A senior Chinese health official advised residents over the weekend to avoid direct skin-to-skin contact with foreigners to prevent the spread of monkeypox.
September 18, 2022 Biden says US would defend Taiwan if China launches an 'unprecedented attack' The United States would defend Taiwan if China launched "an unprecedented attack," President Joe Biden told 60 Minutes in an interview that aired Sunday.
September 18, 2022 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, triggers Tsunami alarm in Japan A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Taiwan on Sunday, reportedly killing one and injuring 79. First responders are on the scenes of collapsed buildings and bridges.
September 17, 2022 China's Xi outlines world strategy in speech ahead of unprecedented 3rd term: 'expand security cooperation' Chinese President Xi Jinping has started a full press to outline his vision for the future in which his nation leads the world on every front as the perfect socialist nation.
September 16, 2022 Taiwan looking to end COVID quarantine early for arrivals Taiwan is seeking to end its mandatory COVID quarantines for travelers early. While other parts of Asia have already relaxed regulations, Taiwan has not decided when to end isolations.
September 15, 2022 Iran to join Russia, China-led group in bid to dodge Western sanctions: report Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended a summit in Uzbekistan as he seeks to strengthen ties with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and finalize its membership bid.
September 15, 2022 Japan to waive some visa requirements to boost tourism Japan will waive some visa requirements to boost tourism, such as removing its daily entry cap and welcoming short-term U.S. travelers without a visa
September 14, 2022 United Nations report: ‘modern slavery’ on the rise with 50 million people worldwide in forced labor, marriage A new report from the United Nations shows that modern slavery is on the rise, marking a 25% increase since the last report was released five years ago.
September 14, 2022 New Philippines president fighting back against China's incursions Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos is pushing back against Chinese incursions into the South China Sea, which the Philippines have called called an 'illegal presence.'
September 14, 2022 US intel shows Russia paid $300M to influence foreign political parties United States intelligence reveals that Russia spent upwards of $300 million to foreign political parties and officials to increase their influence around the globe.