China
UN Watch demands democracies explain election of human rights abusers to UN positions
In UN Watch's press release, the NGO cited the UN's Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) recent nomination of Iran to the UN’s Committee for Program and Coordination.
China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks, US intelligence reveals - CNN
From Harbin to Hollywood: The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's 'Ice City'
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - analysis
US military actions against Iran leave Xi Jinping in a tough spot ahead of his summit with Trump, with China's oil supply at risk and limited options to respond.
Chinese crane manufacturer gives 7,000 employees 'as much cash as they can carry'
At a February gala attended by about 7,000 staff, workers were timed to count piles of cash on stage, with one reportedly pocketing 100,000 yuan in a single run
World reacts to Khamenei's death in Tehran as Israel, US, and Iran continue to trade strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family was a "cynical" murder.
America’s fight for global dominance is waged in oil, trade, and tech - opinion
The core US interest is clear: To halt China’s economic rise before it becomes a technological, industrial, and financial superpower.
From Barak to Herzog: Reflections on decades of covering Israeli diplomacy - comment
From prime ministers to the president, diplomatic trips reveal the evolution of Israel and its press.
Iran triples oil loading rate as tensions rise with US, oil accumulating offshore - WSJ
According to the global commodity data provider site Kpler, the recent average has been approximately 10 million barrels of crude oil and condensate per week.
US charges former F-35 pilot for training China's air force
Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., a former F-35 Lightning II instructor pilot who had commanded sensitive units with responsibility for nuclear weapons delivery systems, was arrested on Wednesday.
US warns Syria against using Chinese telecom technology over national security concerns
The message was conveyed during an unreported meeting between a US State Department team and the Syrian Communications Minister, Abdulsalam Haykal, in San Francisco.
Chinese intelligence firm publishes photos of US F-22s deployed at Israeli air base
Additionally, transport planes, refueling planes, and a passenger plane have been seen arriving at the Uvda Air Force Base.
China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis
Military attaches and security analysts scrutinizing the operations say the flights represent a step-change in China's grey-zone tactics in the contested South China Sea.
