by Finn Brooks https://apnews.com/article/china-party-chief-ma-xingrui-xinjiang-investigation-fd5b0b312c7c059e1935c5f9dda0fd60 The machinery of Chinese Communist Party discipline has claimed another senior figure. According to the Associated Press, Ma Xingrui — the former party secretary of Xinjiang from 2021 to 2025 — has been placed under investigation by the CCP’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for suspected violations of discipline and law. The charges remain unspecified, as… Read more »
Article 3: Reuters A Reuters report details a deadly escalation of Sudan’s civil war as a cross-border drone strike killed at least 17 people in Chad, including civilians attending a funeral. The Chadian government attributed the attack to forces operating from Sudan, where fighting continues between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In response, Chad sharply… Read more »
Article 2: AP News The Associated Press reports that Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s most powerful political and security figures, was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Larijani, 67, had taken on a central leadership role after the earlier deaths of Iran’s supreme leader and other senior officials, effectively helping… Read more »
Article: AP News The article explains that Gulf countries are continuing to invest heavily in renewable energy projects in Africa despite the ongoing Iran war and regional instability. Nations such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar have already committed over $100 billion to renewable energy developments, particularly in solar and wind power. These investments are expected to… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/19/asia/china-taiwan-invasion-plans-us-intl-hnk A new United States intelligence assessment indicates that China is unlikely to launch an imminent invasion of Taiwan, contrary to rising tensions in recent years. The new assessment indicates that China is unlikely to launch an invasion because it prefers to achieve “unification” without force, as such an invasion would be extremely difficult and risky, especially when the United… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/24/australia-and-eu-seal-trade-deal-to-cut-reliance-on-chinas-rare-earths North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that North Korea would continue to improve its nuclear arsenal and that it was “essential for national security, economic development, and regional stability.” He told the Supreme People’s Assembly that the country’s nuclear status was “irreversible” and that it would not trade disarmament for economic and security assistance. Kim Jong Un stated… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-pushes-new-five-year-economic-plan-nuclear-deterrent-parliament-2026-03-23 Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, said that the country would permanently strengthen its nuclear arsenal because it is necessary for national security, economic growth, and stability in the region. He told the Supreme People’s Assembly that the country’s nuclear status was “irreversible” and that there was no way to trade disarmament for economic aid or security… Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrxx5x7wyko The BBC article reports that a Japanese court has upheld an order to dissolve the controversial Unification Church after years of scrutiny. This ruling by the Tokyo High Court supports a previous decision that accused the group of manipulating followers into making large financial donations which often caused serious financial hardship. The case gained national attention after the assassination… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/25/asia/chinamaxxing-americans-soft-power-intl-hnk-dst The CNN article discusses the social media trend known as “Chinamaxxing,” where American young adults, specifically Gen Z, began to adopt certain Chinese cultures such as drinking hot water, wearing slippers indoors, and engaging in traditional habits. This aesthetic online trend has grown into a broader cultural phenomenon and is widely shared on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.The article… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/07/china/china-us-iran-wang-yi-intl-hnk The CNN article discusses how China, specifically Foreign Minister Wang Yi, has responded to the escalating conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel. China strongly criticized the war, with Wang stating that it “should never have happened” and warning that the conflict risks spreading further across the Middle East. He called for an immediate ceasefire and urged the… Read more »
