Trump Defends National Guard Deployment in LA After Ruling
Trump defends his National Guard deployment in Los Angeles after a federal judge ruled it exceeded his authority. He’s appealed and plans to send troops to more cities, sparking debate.
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Florida Aims to Ditch All Childhood Vaccine Mandates, Challenging Global Norms
Florida plans to become the first U.S. state to end all childhood vaccine mandates for schools, diverging from decades of global public health practice amid rising anti-vaccine politics.
From Blitz to Breakthrough: China’s Mission from Survival to Global Impact
China’s resilience in wartime—from six years of bombings in Chongqing to preserving its industrial lifeline—shaped a global mission of self-reliance and international cooperation.
Guardians of Civilization: Communities Preserve Culture Amid War
In Part Two of The Unsung Ally, elders, filmmakers, academics, and digital teams in Tokyo and on the Chinese mainland unite to protect culture and truth from wartime ruin.
China and Timor-Leste Forge High-Level Mutual Trust
China and Timor-Leste reaffirm high-level trust and expand cooperation across infrastructure, renewable energy and cultural exchanges in a push for shared Global South voice.
China Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Pork Exports
China will impose temporary anti-dumping measures on EU pork imports from September 10, with deposit rates ranging from 15.6% to 62.4% to protect domestic industry.
New Study Challenges U.S. View of China, Calls for Engagement
A new academic study argues China’s strategic aims are regional and stable, urging the U.S. to shift from deterrence to diplomacy across trade, climate and health cooperation.
Egyptian Student Champions Zero Poverty in UN@80 Campaign
Egyptian student Karim spotlights Egypt’s Decent Life initiative at #UN80 and urges youth to choose action for zero poverty amid global challenges.
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’
Russian President Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets, fueling debate over postwar security guarantees among Kyiv’s allies.
WMO Warns of Vicious Climate-Pollution Cycle
The WMO’s new bulletin highlights how air pollution and climate change fuel each other, driven by aerosols, and calls for global coordinated countermeasures.