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ASTANA, Kazakhstan — In Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping convened at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), underscoring its role as a bastion of global stability. Originally founded in 2001 by Russia, China, and Central Asian nations, the SCO has evolved under their stewardship to include India, Iran, and Pakistan, positioning itself as a counterbalance to Western influence. Putin emphasized the SCO’s significance, describing it as a cornerstone of a just, multipolar world order. He praised the bilateral relations between Moscow and Beijing, asserting they were currently at their…
In recent discussions with aides, family members, and external allies, President Joe Biden has oscillated between resignation and resolve in response to the seismic shift in his political support within his own party, as reported by four individuals familiar with the matter. At times, Biden has acknowledged the mounting criticism following his recent debate performance may become insurmountable. Yet, in other conversations, he has vehemently dismissed any notion of abandoning his re-election bid, according to these sources. Within his family circle, especially involving First Lady Jill Biden and their son Hunter Biden, there is a growing push for strategic changes…
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been selected to join forces on the WNBA All-Star team, slated to face the formidable U.S. Olympic team led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. The announcement came following their standout rookie seasons, where both players garnered significant attention and accolades in the league. Clark, buoyed by an overwhelming show of support from fans, secured the highest number of fan votes with 700,735, outpacing her nearest competitor, Aliyah Boston, by 72,000 votes. Reese also impressed, finishing fifth overall with 381,518 votes. Wilson and Stewart, stalwarts of the U.S. Olympic team, followed closely in the…
José Raúl Mulino took office on Monday as Panama’s new president, assuming leadership amidst pressing challenges, chief among them the need to stem irregular migration through the perilous Darien Gap, a rugged jungle corridor linking Panama and Colombia. A seasoned 65-year-old, Mulino, formerly Panama’s security minister, has pledged to halt the flow of migrants through this lawless border region. Last year, over half a million individuals traversed this route, and in 2024 alone, more than 190,000 have already made the journey, primarily from Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, and China. “I will not permit Panama to serve as an open thoroughfare for…
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden found himself four days after a disastrous debate without having personally reached out to top Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill to secure their support, according to sources familiar with the matter. White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients took on the responsibility of making calls, attempting to mitigate concerns within the party about Biden’s ability to effectively compete against former President Donald Trump. However, frustration is mounting among Democratic lawmakers, some of whom perceive Biden’s inner circle as overly “insulated” and criticize the lack of expected personal outreach from the president himself. Following his stumbling…
Beijing Tianbing Technology disclosed on Sunday that an incident occurred during a test of its Tianlong-3 rocket, currently in development, resulting in the detachment of its first stage from the launch pad due to structural failure. The detached stage landed in a hilly area near Gongyi, a city in central China, without causing any reported casualties, the company, also known as Space Pioneer, confirmed via a statement on its official WeChat account. According to reports from the Gongyi Emergency Management Bureau, while parts of the rocket stage fell within a designated “safe area,” the incident sparked a localized fire. Prompt…
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry strongly criticized the “Freedom Edge” drill by the three countries, likening their trilateral security alliance to an Asian equivalent of NATO. SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea conducted two ballistic missile tests on Monday, with South Korea’s military reporting that one of them may have experienced an abnormal flight pattern. This occurred shortly after North Korea had vowed to respond aggressively to a new U.S.-South Korea-Japan military exercise. According to a statement from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles were launched approximately 10 minutes apart in a northeasterly direction from the town of Jangyon in…
Richard, Malone, Paul Juda, Asher Hong, and Stephen Nedoroscik are heading to Paris. The men’s U.S. Olympic gymnastics team has set its sights on a historic achievement: becoming the first American squad to secure an Olympic medal since 2008. Announced following the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials in Minneapolis, the team comprises Frederick Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, Asher Hong, and Stephen Nedoroscik, all destined for Paris. Named as alternates are Shane Wiskus and Khoi Young, who narrowly missed the final team cut but are recognized as Olympians by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Brett McClure, Olympic medalist and the men’s team’s…
Ten dolphins tragically died during Friday’s stranding event at The Gut, also known as Great Island, situated in Wellfleet near the Herring River. In Wellfleet, Massachusetts, animal rescuers have been tirelessly working to prevent dozens of dolphins from venturing into shallow waters around Cape Cod following a distressing mass stranding event. The previous day, 125 dolphins found themselves stranded, prompting a swift and coordinated response from rescue teams. On Saturday morning, efforts intensified as teams from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) discovered a group of 10 Atlantic white-sided dolphins perilously swimming in dangerously shallow waters. With the dawn’s…
Playing in front of their home fans, France is regarded as one of the top teams, alongside the U.S., Canada, Serbia, and Germany. PARIS — Victor Wembanyama, who faces off against some of the NBA’s biggest names with the San Antonio Spurs, is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to represent France at the Paris Olympics. The NBA Rookie of the Year spoke on Thursday about the potential for a France-USA final and the prospect of competing against basketball legends like LeBron James and Stephen Curry for the gold medal in his hometown. “I’m really looking forward to facing them; it’s going…