In the heated arena of US-China competition, Asia-Pacific nations are walking a fine line. They're using hedging strategies to keep their relationships balanced and secure. But how effective are these strategies? That's the question this study sets out to answer. The research introduces a new way t
Mike Pence, former Vice President under Donald Trump, hasn't left politics completely. His organization, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is actively opposing one of Trump's Cabinet picks. They're taking aim at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's been nominated for Health and Human Services Secretary. Th
This week, the Texas State Capitol saw an unusual takeover. Christian worshippers flooded the building to bless the walls and protect lawmakers from so-called spiritual forces. The event was led by MercyCulture pastor Landon Schott, who rallied participants to pray for divine protection. Ministers l
President Joe Biden is getting ready to say goodbye to the nation in a prime-time speech. This will be his last big act as president, just a few days before Donald Trump takes over. Biden has been in the White House for four years, and his time there has been marked by big events like the COVID-19 p
The Biden administration is preparing for a potential wave of student loan defaults, as borrowers who fell behind during the pandemic face collection activity again. This will be the first time in nearly five years that borrowers in default will have their wages and retirement benefits garnished. A
Imagine you're in a room full of the highest judges in the land, debating whether a law in Texas should be allowed to stand. This law is about keeping kids away from adult content online, but it's causing a stir. The porn industry, with the help of a big civil rights group, says this law goes too fa
Anton Telegin was no stranger to the coal mine that had been his workplace for almost two decades. But as he drove there one night, just after Christmas, he felt a sense of dread. Russian forces were closing in, and the mine was under constant threat from their attacks. The conditions were tough; th
President Biden is set to give a farewell speech this Wednesday night, wrapping up a political career that's lasted over half a century. The White House hasn't shared any details about what he'll say, but Biden has been focusing on his legacy in recent months. He's hoping to be remembered as a presi
For years, Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, was beloved for promising freedom from Portuguese rule and a better life. But recently, things have changed. When Daniel Chapo took office as president, the country was more discontented than ever. Many people think the recent election was unfair, and p
In a significant escalation, Ukraine has launched a major attack on Russian territory. The assault included firing six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and six UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep into Russian regions. Additionally, Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone attacks to date.
