Geopolitics

Demonstrators in Seoul against leftist government arrested

Tens of thousands of demonstrators defied a government ban of large rallies on "Independence Day", Aug. 15. The ban had been imposed ostensibly due to coronavirus. But the Seoul Administrative Court placed an injunction on the ban. Read More.

Mass conservative protests in Seoul defy coronavirus ban

The City of Seoul, citing coronavirus concerns, banned a group of conservative activist organizations from holding a large anti-government protest, a report said. Read More.

Trump brokers deal for normalized Israel-UAE relations

U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a historic peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates that will lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two Middle Eastern nations, the White House announced on Thursday. Read More.

U.S. designates China's Confucius Institutes as foreign missions

The U.S. State Department on Thursday designated China’s Confucius Institutes a foreign mission of Beijing, charging that the institutes which are present at hundreds of U.S. colleges and classrooms are Chinese-funded propaganda efforts. Read More.

U.S. cabinet secretary makes waves with Taipei visit

One hour before the highest ranking United States official to visit Taiwan since the end of formal diplomatic relations in 1979, Health and Human Resources (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar on Aug. 10 met with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-11 and J-10 fighters crossed the sensitive “mid-line” of the Taiwan Strait in a deliberate provocation. Read More.

Arrest of Hong Kong publisher confirms 'dark new phase'

Jimmy Lai, founder of the Apple Daily, Hong Kong's popular pro-democracy newspaper, has been released on bail after being arrested Monday on suspicion of collusion under the Chinese Communist Party's new national security law, reports say. Read More.

Behind Black Lives Matter: ‘Tides Nexus’ and taxpayer funds

While the establishment media portrays the often-violent Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests as part of a grassroots, decentralized racial justice movement, the facts — and money trail — show otherwise. BLM is actually part of “the $636 million far left ‘dark money’ web known as the Tides Nexus.” Read More.

Australian: Biden's 'shoulder massages' won't sway China

Australia needs U.S. President Donald Trump's continued leadership when it comes to confronting China, an Australian legislator said. Read More.

President Trump warns: Rogue states favor Biden

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration will watch closely for possible interference in the November presidential election by Russia, China, and Iran. Read More.

Pro-Iran terror group under suspicion after Beirut disaster

The massive explosion that devastated Beirut on Aug. 4 left at least 150 people dead, about 5,000 injured and more than 350,000 homeless. Read More.

U.S. levels sanctions at China's Carrie Lam in Hong Kong

The Trump administration on Friday sanctioned several of Hong Kong's top officials, including China-appointed chief executive Carrie Lam. Read More.

Iran sinks fake U.S. carrier during exercise, blocking own port

Iran sought a propaganda victory when its naval forces attacked a mock U.S. aircraft carrier in a recent exercise. Read More.

Meanwhile in Sweden: Schools are open, masks are optional

Sweden never went into lockdown. It doesn't require face masks. It kept its restaurants and bars open. It kept its students in school. Read More.

China diaffected with 'son-in-law' Zuckerberg after testimony

Mark Zuckerberg has run afoul of communist China after saying during Senate testimony last week that it is "well documented that the Chinese government steals technology from American companies." Read More.

China's ambitions could force superpower nuke buildup

Recent Chinese and American statements, plus a sobering assessment of Russia’s potential nuclear weapons buildup, points to a potential period of superpower nuclear weapons buildup to force the issue of new nuclear arms control agreements, primarily because China refuses to enter into such negotiations. Read More.