Month: April 2021

Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Vessels in Disputed Waters

MANILA—The Philippines said on Tuesday it had summoned the Chinese ambassador to convey the Southeast Asian country’s “utmost displeasure” over the continued presence of Chinese vessels in disputed waters around a reef in the South China Sea. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian was summoned on Monday and…


NSW Labor Backs ‘Proud Coal Miner’, Union Candidate in Upper Hunter By-Election

New South Wales (NSW) Labor has shifted away from its national counterpart’s climate change agenda to support a former coal miner as its candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election. NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay made the statement while announcing their candidate for the Upper Hunter by-election. “We do not support a moratorium on coal mines; let’s get…


NSW Labor Backs ‘Proud’ Coal Miner Candidate in Upper Hunter By-Election

New South Wales (NSW) Labor has shifted away from its national counterpart’s climate change agenda to support a former coal miner as its candidate in the Upper Hunter by-election. NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay made the statement while announcing their candidate for the Upper Hunter by-election. “We do not support a moratorium on coal mines; let’s get…


US ‘Sending the Wrong Signal’ By Traveling to China to Discuss Climate Issues: GOP Rep

The United States is “sending the absolute wrong signal” by sending John Kerry, the Biden administration’s climate envoy, on a trip to China to discuss “raising global climate ambition,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said Tuesday. Kerry is expected to arrive in Shanghai on Wednesday and has scheduled meetings with Chinese officials…


US Issues Subpoena to Chinese Company as Part of Supply Chain Review

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it had issued a subpoena to an unnamed Chinese company as part of the Biden administration’s review of its supply chain for any risks posed to U.S. national security. The administration of President Joe Biden has take a relatively hard line on Chinese companies, similar to that of…


‘I’m Doing It’: Resilience and Faith in Our Daily Battles

A few weeks ago, one of my sisters told me that her best friend, whom she’s known for over 50 years, had been diagnosed with breast cancer. This woman, a retired schoolteacher in her mid-60s, is now undergoing various surgeries and chemotherapy. To encourage her, my sister kept saying: “You’re doing it. You’re doing what…


CNN Staffer Claims Network Pushed ‘Propaganda’ to ‘Get Trump Out Of Office’: Undercover Video

A CNN staffer was caught on hidden camera saying that the network worked during the 2020 presidential election to produce content that would help lead President Joe Biden to victory. The first batch of three recordings were published on April 13 by investigative journalism nonprofit Project Veritas as part of an expose on CNN. Charlie…


White House: First Lady Jill Biden to Undergo ‘Procedure’

WASHINGTON—The White House says President Joe Biden will accompany his wife, Jill Biden, early Wednesday morning to an appointment where she will undergo a “common medical procedure.” The White House says both Bidens will then return to the White House and “resume their normal schedule.” Later Wednesday, the president is set to address the nation…


Momma’s Tricks of the Trade: Adjusting Your Outlook With Landmarks

For many years, curious drivers on the rural route noticed three symbols on a telephone pole just south of my hometown. They were spray-painted bright white and reflected in the headlights of my dad’s Silverado as I drove home. Back in 1989, the message was a reminder to me and helped shape future events in…


Biden, Lawmakers Pay Tribute to Capitol Police Officer Slain by Motorist

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and lawmakers on Tuesday paid tribute at a ceremony in the Capitol rotunda to the U.S. Capitol Police officer killed when a motorist rammed a car into two police officers and brandished a knife earlier this month. William Evans, an 18-year veteran of the Capitol Police force and father of two young…