• 02/03/2025

Macron trip, hailed as success, still raises questions about EU-China relations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xi Jinping supports the French president’s ambition for Europe’s strategic autonomy, but visit produces few diplomatic achievements. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216451/macron-trip-hailed-success-still-raises-questions-about-eu-china-relations?utm_source=rss_feed

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2024 Watch: Tim Scott taking next steps as GOP senator moves toward presidential campaign launch

Fox News Will Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina become the next high-profile Republican to launch a 2024 presidential campaign? Scott’s upcoming travel itinerary is surely sparking more speculation that the rising GOP star and the only Black Republican in the Senate is moving closer to declaring his candidacy. In the week ahead, the senator…

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In big climate move, EPA set to unveil tough limits on auto emissions

Washington Post The EPA next week is expected to unveil a rule that would accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, by setting long-term restrictions on auto emissions. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/09/epa-auto-emissions-rules-climate/

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Arranging an mpox vaccine appointment in Taiwan

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Starting Monday, the government will open registration for 25,000 publicly funded doses of the mpox (monkeypox) vaccine at 48 designated hospitals around Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304090009

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China’s PLA launches simulated precision strikes on Taiwan as ‘Joint Sword’ drills enter second day

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland forces make dozens of flights and passages across the median line in the Taiwan Strait and into the island’s air defence zone. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216461/chinese-military-launches-simulated-precision-strikes-taiwan-joint-sharp-sword-drills-enter-day-2?utm_source=rss_feed

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Chinese, Taiwanese ships in Taiwan Strait stand-off, source says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738775

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Netanyahu: Israel in a challenging security situation on all fronts

Jerusalem Post The prime minister looked to reassure local council heads in the South following a weekend of terror attacks and rocket strikes across Israel. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738774

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Abortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court

New York Times One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/abortion-pill-supreme-court.html

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PLG’s Pilots extend record losing streak as see-saw season continues

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) On Jan. 15, the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots were the toast of Taiwan’s P.LEAGUE+ (PLG), having catapulted to the top of the PLG standings with a league record 10th consecutive win. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090008

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