World & Security

AI Policy Would Be 'Impossible to Enforce Against China,' Gordon Chang Says

The lawyer and China hawk argued the U.S. cannot police AI development globally and that Chinese companies operate without data restrictions.

By Diane Park · Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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NYT Defends Kristof Column Alleging Israeli Forces Raped Palestinian Inmates

Israel called the Monday op-ed 'one of the worst blood libels' in modern media as Jewish groups planned a Thursday protest outside the newspaper's Manhattan offices.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Alberta Judge Tosses Out Petition for Province to Separate From Canada

Ruling cites failure to consult with First Nations groups on treaty rights before citizen-initiated referendum could proceed

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang Appeared on Meet the Press in 1987, Archive Video Shows

The interview came at a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations during Reagan administration, four years before Zhao's political downfall.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Alberta Judge Throws Out Separation Petition After First Nations Challenge

Justice Shaina Leonard ruled Alberta failed to consult with four Indigenous nations before advancing a citizen-initiated referendum on independence, violating treaty obligations.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Inside China's Push for More Marriages and Children

NBC News correspondent reports from Beijing on Chinese government policies aimed at increasing birth rates as the country faces demographic decline.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio Spotted in Nike Tracksuit Aboard Air Force One During China Trip

The casual attire, photographed by White House officials and shared on social media, quickly became the subject of viral memes and online commentary.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Media CEO's Call for Europe to 'Become More Jewish' Sparks Debate Over Zionism and Immigration Policy

Mathias Döpfner, head of Axel Springer which owns Politico and Bild, told the World Jewish Congress that democratic values require support for Israel.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mayor of Southern California City Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Foreign Agent Charges Linked to China

Eileen Wang, 58, agreed to plead guilty to a felony count that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Political Drama Unfolds in UK Amid Reports of Pressure on Prime Minister Starmer

NBC News reports on escalating political tensions as sources suggest internal pressure could threaten Starmer's leadership.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 3 min read