Crime October 16 Chinese USC grad student accused of drugging, raping multiple women Chinese national Sizhe 'Steven' Weng could face life in prison for alleged drug-facilitated sexual assaults spanning three years in Los Angeles.
State Department October 15 Pentagon advisor accused of hoarding classified docs placed on leave by prominent DC think tank Ashley Tellis, who is accused of removing classified documents from secure locations and meeting with Chinese officials, was arrested over the weekend.
Infectious Disease October 15 Chikungunya virus: New York confirms first locally acquired case in US since 2019 Health officials confirm the first locally acquired chikungunya virus case in the United States since 2019, detected in a Nassau County, New York, resident.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics October 14 Intelligence officials voice alarm over US researchers' collaboration with China Arkansas Republican introduces legislation to require precautionary measure for researchers partnering with Chinese military-linked institutions.
Crime October 14 State Department employee allegedly removed classified docs, met with Chinese officials Ashley Tellis, a State Department employee and Department of War contractor, is accused of taking classified documents and meeting Chinese officials.
White House October 14 Trump calls Xi’s rare earth move a ‘bad moment’ — why it matters for US national security, China ties President Donald Trump called China's rare earth export controls a 'bad moment' as both countries navigate tensions over critical defense materials, and potential tariff increases.
Tennis October 13 Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka nearly strikes ballboy with racket throw in frustrating loss Aryna Sabalenka's racket throw nearly hit a ballboy during her semifinal loss to Jessica Pegula at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in China.
China October 11 Chinese underground church pastor, father of US citizens, detained by authorities, family says Chinese authorities arrested the head pastor of Zion Church and several religious leaders in sweeping crackdown across multiple provinces.
North Korea October 10 Kim Jong Un shows off 'most powerful' ballistic missile as foreign leaders watch North Korea military parade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled the untested Hwasong-20 ICBM at a Worker's Party 80th anniversary parade, Friday, calling it the most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system.
United Nations October 10 Uproar as UN elects China and Iran to Human Rights Council positions: ‘Without shame’ UN Watch and human rights activists criticize the Human Rights Council's appointment of Iranian and Chinese officials as experts amid genocide allegations.
China October 10 Trump threatens 'massive' China tariffs, sees 'no reason' to meet with Xi President Trump calls off efforts to meet Xi Jinping after China imposes new rare earth export controls, warning the move is hostile and threatens global supply chains.