https://apnews.com/article/samoa-king-charles-zealand-navy-boat-sank-be10fb9b6d85ff74c25f07daaafa9198 Recently, a New Zealand vessel crashed and sank off the coast of Samoa. All people on board were safely evacuated, but the people who inhabit the small fishing villages are being forced to fish farther from shore, and worries are rampant. Already, the village of Siumu is decorated with British flags due to the upcoming visit of King Charles… Read more »
After Putin’s 72nd birthday, leader of North Korea Kim-Jong Un recently congratulated him, calling the Russian President his “closest comrade”. Relations between North Korea and the Russian Federation have only gotten closer since the beginning of the Ukraine war back in 2022, something that worries the West. Kim has also said that he would be taking steps to increase North… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/south-korean-adoptions-investigation-united-states-europe-67d6bb03fddede7dcca199c2e3cd486e In the 1970s and 80s, South Korea tried to send babies abroad due to the rampant demand for them in Western countries. Due to rising access to birth control and abortion in Europe and the US, the amount of adoptable children lowered drastically, causing families to want to adopt. But recently, it has been discovered that the governments of… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/navy-china-lessons-ukraine-houthis-327713f10c4556467c14c0989f2a4e97 The U.S Navy has been using the conflicts in the Red Sea and the Black Sea to expand combat training in preparation for a potential future clash with China. The battles happening recently have persuaded the Navy to expand combat and training. Lisa Franchetti, the chief of U.S naval operations, is outlining a series of goals… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-us-bill-close-offices-aaad870e737c952b77c29c94dc98ab08 The U.S House has recently proposed a bill that would potentially close its representative offices in Hong Kong. If approved in the House, it would need to pass through the Senate and be signed by the president. However, both Hong Kong and China both vehemently oppose the bill. It had already passed in the House 413-3… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/chinese-immigration-thailand-schools-chiang-mai-9d1953344e8b35327020408b8f677264 This article reviews the recent increase in Chinese emigration to other countries, specifically Thailand, and moreover goes over why it is happening. The text includes interviews from Chinese parents about their children and why they chose to move. A very prominent reason is the ultra-competitive work environment in China, particularly for students. The competition for schools… Read more »
