Category: International

Mexico Overtakes China as New Manufacturing Base for US

U.S. relations with China have fractured over the years, making doing business overseas more expensive, and because of that experts believe that Mexico could overtake China in becoming the top manufacturer for American companies. “American and International companies (including Mexican companies) are setting up and have been setting up now for the past five to…


Ships En Route to Ukrainian Seaports to Be Considered Hostile, Moscow Warns

As of July 20, Russia will consider all maritime vessels en route to Ukrainian Black Sea ports as potentially carrying military cargoes, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. The announcement comes two days after Moscow withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had allowed Ukraine to export grain—despite ongoing hostilities—through the Black Sea. “Given…


[PREMIERING 7:30PM ET] Defecting From the ‘Ultimate Propaganda Country’: Hyun-Seung Lee on North Korea’s Oppressive Regime, Its Relationship With China, and Its Nuclear Bluster

“I’ve communicated with some people inside of North Korea, and I heard from them that the recent famine is very similar to [the] 1990s famine. And, as we all know, almost 3 million people died of starvation during that time.” Hyun-Seung Lee, otherwise known as “Arthur” Lee, is a former member of the North Korean…


Gan Jing World Launches Competition in Spirit of Good Times and Togetherness Over Food

Food and shared mealtimes have the power to bring families and friends together. Social media platform “Gan Jing World” has launched a competition celebrating the power of food and fun called #MealtimeTogether. The competition started on July 10 and runs through Aug. 31. Participants are encouraged to share their own memories of good times and togetherness…


US Approves $1.3 Billion Package of Long-Term Military Aid for Ukraine

WASHINGTON—The Pentagon announced a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones. The new assistance comes on the heels of a meeting Tuesday by defense and military leaders from around the globe to discuss ongoing efforts to give Ukraine the…


The Time Is Now to Thoroughly Reject Marxism in Its Modern Guise

Commentary The Marxist ideology wherever it has been practised in government has left a trail of oppression and economic stagnation. Millions of martyrs bear witness to that fact as did millions who succumbed to unnecessary starvation. Be it in the USSR, China, Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea, not to mention Venezuela, none has provided freedom and…


Australia’s COVID-Era ‘Name and Shame’ Laws Against Doctors Being Weaponised: Health Body

A body representing obstetricians says so-called “name and shame” laws against doctors deemed to pose a risk to the public are, in fact, disincentivising health workers from working in regional areas. The criticism comes as amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law come into effect across Australia. The law gives 16 medical authorities across…


Australia’s Wholesale Energy Prices Rise Again in June Quarter

Australia’s wholesale electricity and gas prices regained their growth momentum in the June quarter after a period of sharp decline. However, they were much lower than the extreme highs recorded a year ago as production capacity improved. According to the Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) latest wholesale markets report (pdf), the average spot prices in the…


2 Shot Dead in Auckland Ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening

A gunman has shot dead two people in the city centre of Auckland just hours before the start of the Women’s World Cup. Auckland Police said the serious incident that occurred at a construction site has been contained. Six people were reported with injuries, including one policeman who was critically injured and four members of…


2 Shot Dead in Auckland Ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup

A gunman has shot dead two people in the city centre of Auckland just hours before the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Auckland Police said the serious incident that occurred at a construction site has been contained. Six people were reported with injuries, including one policeman who was critically injured and four members…