U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan “increase tensions unnecessarily”

Chinese war games around Taiwan “unnecessarily” spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to “cease its military pressure.” “China’s military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily,” Tommy Pigott, principal deputy spokesperson for the State Department, said in a statement Thursday. “We urge

Pentagon Awards $328.5 Million Lockheed Martin Contract to Boost Taiwan’s Air Force

A general view of the Pentagon in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters The Pentagon on Dec. 31 announced that Lockheed Martin had been awarded a contract to sell military equipment to Taiwan, as the island remains on high alert amid repeated military drills by Beijing. In a news release, the Pentagon said it

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City Mayor; Dozens Feared Dead in Swiss Ski Resort Fire

Self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City on New Year’s Day. Fellow democratic socialists Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) delivered opening remarks, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) administered the oath of office. Dozens are feared dead after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in a… Original News

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City Mayor; Dozens Dead in Swiss Ski Resort Fire

Self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City on New Year’s Day. Dozens are dead after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in an upscale Swiss Alpine ski resort town. Local police said some 100 others are injured, with many of the casualties being foreign visitors.