Geopolitics

Philippines set to end U.S. defense pact in bow to China

The Philippines announced Tuesday that it would end a security agreement with the United States that has been in place since 1999. Read More.

Chernobyl fungi that eats radiation tested in space station

A black fungus which feeds on radiation was first found at Russia’s Chernobyl nuclear facility in 1991, five years after the nuclear reactor exploded. But scientists have now discovered the fungi’s unique properties could help protect humans from radiation, reports say. Read More.

Japan has stepped up as China threatened regional dominance

By establishing a muscular national security posture, Japan has emerged as a key geopolitical partner with the U.S. to contain China. Read More.

Parasites: China's 'brazen' data heist hit half of America

U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Monday announced the indictment of four members of China's military on charges of hacking into the credit reporting agency Equifax. Read More.

Coronavirus? Supeme Leader Xi most worried by 'Almighy God'

The communist government in China has branded Christianity and Catholicism as “criminal cults” and labeled the Bible a “book of cults,” say Christians who have fled what they describe as the Xi Jinping regime’s brutal persecution of people of faith. Read More.

Pompeo warns failed Iran test advances missile program

Iran’s Zafar satellite failed to enter orbit on Sunday and crashed in a rural area in the country’s southeast. It was the fourth failed satellite launch in a year for Iran. Read More.

Seoul to South Koreans: 'Share the suffering' with China

South Korea’s liberal government is brushing off a petition signed by over 660,000 citizens urging President Moon Jae-In to prohibit the entry of Chinese residents to South Korea amid the coronavirus crisis, reports say. Read More.

As Turkey tilts from U.S. to Russia, Greece makes its move

As NATO member Turkey grows increasingly authoritarian — and moves closer to Russia — its long-time rival and fellow NATO member Greece is bolstering its Mediterranean presence and role in the Western alliance. Read More.

Deterring Russia: U.S. subs get tactical nuclear warheads

The United States has deployed its first new nuclear weapon in decades, the Pentagon has confirmed. Read More.

Pompeo warns U.S. governors of targeted China espionage

China's operatives to the United States seek to tear down American values and promote communism, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told a gathering of U.S. state governors on Saturday in remarks that were blunt and raised eyebrows. Read More.

U.S. strike kills founder of Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula

Another top terrorist leader has been eliminated by U.S. forces, President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Read More.

Year of the rat: Xi JInping's grand plan for China in peril

The Chinese "year of the rat" which began on Jan. 25, is off to a rocky start for the Chinese Communist Party. Read More.

U.S. aims to halt all-out China’s espionage theft of tech

The Trump administration has stepped up efforts to stop China’s extensive espionage operations in the United States. Read More.

Venezuela's China ties, lack of healthcare sparks virus fears

Because China is a major supporter of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, travel between the two countries is common and that has officials deeply concerned that the Wuhan coronavirus could make its way to Venezuela and devastate a country that has no real healthcare system. Read More.

China declares information war on coronavirus crisis

Following a Feb. 3 high-level meeting, China’s leaders reportedly called for stricter controls on information relating to the coronavirus outbreak. Read More.