NASA’s Axiom-4 Launch Delayed by Leak Amid Trump-Musk Tension
NASA postpones Axiom-4 crew launch to the ISS after a liquid oxygen leak and amid rising tension between Elon Musk and former President Trump.
LA Locals Speak Out Amid Escalating Immigration Protests
Los Angeles locals respond to protests over ICE raids and National Guard deployments, urging respect for rights, family unity, and compassionate enforcement.
New Sweat Sensor Patch Offers Early Parkinson’s Alerts
New sweat-sensing patch tracks Parkinson’s biomarkers in real time, offering a non-invasive tool for early diagnosis and continuous monitoring.
Ex-KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou to Visit Chinese Mainland June 14–27
Former Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou will visit the Chinese mainland from June 14 to 27, signaling a fresh push for cross-strait engagement and dialogue.
Xi, Sassou Hail FOCAC Ministerial Meeting Boosting China-Africa Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Congo’s Denis Sassou Nguesso send letters to the FOCAC ministerial meeting, reinforcing follow-up actions for China-Africa cooperation.
Pentagon: LA Troop Deployment to Cost $134M
Acting Pentagon comptroller estimates LA deployment of 4,700 National Guard and Marines to cost $134M over 60 days, covering housing, travel and food.
Shenzhen Unveils Bold Guidelines to Deepen Reforms and Boost Innovation
China unveils new guidelines to deepen Shenzhen’s reforms and drive innovation, enhancing talent, capital and Greater Bay Area cooperation to set replicable models for global growth.
Biogen Launches First Gene-Targeted ALS Therapy in the Chinese Mainland
Biogen has launched Tofersen, the Chinese mainland’s first gene-targeted therapy for SOD1-ALS, offering hope by slowing motor neuron damage in a disease fatal within 3-5 years.
US Ambassador Signals Shift Away from Pursuing Independent Palestinian State
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee says Washington no longer pursues an independent Palestinian state under current conditions.
World Bank Cuts 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 2.3% Over Trade Uncertainty
The latest report cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%, citing trade barriers and policy uncertainty. Advanced economies slow while the Chinese mainland forecast holds steady.