Our Courage in 2020 and Beyond
— Some Words Written for FLIA’s Fifth Anniversary Five years is a milestone. As we celebrate FLIA’s fifth anniversary, it is particularly my job to …
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With Troop Buildup, China Sends a Stark Warning to Hong Kong
Summary As the situation in Hong Kong continues to escalate, China has sent a stark warning to Hong Kong by amassing large numbers of …
U.S. Officials Suspect New Nuclear Missile in Explosion That Killed 7 Russians
Summary The mysterious radioactive explosion last week at an offshore missile test site in the White Sea which killed seven people has left …
South Korea Retaliates Against Japan in Trade and Diplomatic Rift
Summary On Monday, South Korea removed Japan from the list of countries “entitled to preferential treatment”. The action is seen as a retaliatory measure …
Turkey, U.S. agree to form joint operation center for Syria safe zone
Summary Turkey and the United States have agreed to establish a joint operation center in Turkey to establish a safe zone in Syria in …
Trump condemns white supremacy after El Paso mass shooting
Summary Last weekend saw two mass shootings in the United States just hours apart. 22 people were killed in a Walmart in El Paso, …
China and US court ASEAN members to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties as trade war enters 2nd year
Summary As the trade war between the US and China enters a second year, both nations are trying to strengthen ties with allies and …
As tensions mount, China stop issuing visas for mainlanders to travel to Taiwan
Summary China has decided to stop issuing visas to individuals wanting to visit Taiwan. However, there is a difference between visas to individuals and …
Putin opponent sent back to jail after suspected poisoning
Summary A political opponent of Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny had been serving a 30-day jail sentence for an “unsanctioned protest” when he was moved …
Iran Claims to Have Arrested and Sentenced to Death U.S. Spies
Summary An unnamed Iranian official describing himself as the Director of Counterespionage within the Intelligence Ministry announced on Monday the arrest of 17 …