Larry Lee
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Japan's Central Region Struck by Strong Earthquake, Triggers Fires, Tsunami Alert Downgraded
Local time on the 1st, from 16:06 to 16:10, a series of earthquakes measuring 5.7, 6.1, and 7.6 on the Richter scale were detected off the coast of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. 
Local time on the 1st, from 16:06 to 16:10, a series of earthquakes measuring 5.7, 6.1, and 7.6 on the Richter scale were detected off the coast of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. -
Xi Jinping Revives Aggressive Stance with Diplomatic Iron Army Directive
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a resolute "diplomatic iron army" in a recent address to Chinese envoys in Beijing, signaling a return to the more assertive and confrontational stance known as "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a resolute "diplomatic iron army" in a recent address to Chinese envoys in Beijing, signaling a return to the more assertive and confrontational stance known as "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy. -
Red Sea Escort Alliance Faces Internal Rifts and Houthi Aggression Against U.S. Carriers
Ten days after the U.S. announced the formation of a 20-nation Red Sea escort alliance, its deterrent effect has yet to materialize. Yemen's Houthi rebels haven't ceased their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea; instead, they've intensified their efforts. Disagreements have emerged within the escort alliance itself, with some countries maintaining a distance and others reluctant to deploy warships. 
Ten days after the U.S. announced the formation of a 20-nation Red Sea escort alliance, its deterrent effect has yet to materialize. Yemen's Houthi rebels haven't ceased their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea; instead, they've intensified their efforts. Disagreements have emerged within the escort alliance itself, with some countries maintaining a distance and others reluctant to deploy warships. -
Developed Countries Embrace Surge in Immigration: Unveiling the Reasons Behind 2023's Influx
In 2023, global population mobility resumed after prolonged restrictions, leading to a concentrated resurgence of immigration demand, predominantly towards developed nations. 
In 2023, global population mobility resumed after prolonged restrictions, leading to a concentrated resurgence of immigration demand, predominantly towards developed nations. -
China's Censored Poverty: Nearly 1 Billion People Earn Less Than $300 a Month
As censors in China strive to suppress discussions about the substantial segment of the population living in relative poverty, the debate about the nation's economic health and trajectory intensifies. 
As censors in China strive to suppress discussions about the substantial segment of the population living in relative poverty, the debate about the nation's economic health and trajectory intensifies. -
U.S. and EU Seek Alternate Paths to Continue Aid to Ukraine Amid Congressional and Hungarian Opposition
As 2024 approaches, the United States and the European Union's new assistance to Ukraine is still pending. U.S. congressional Republicans refuse to compromise on aid to Ukraine, and Hungary remains firmly against the EU's aid plan. 
As 2024 approaches, the United States and the European Union's new assistance to Ukraine is still pending. U.S. congressional Republicans refuse to compromise on aid to Ukraine, and Hungary remains firmly against the EU's aid plan. -
Heavy Civilian Casualties in Gaza, Bombs from U.S. Military Warehouse May Be 'Accomplice'
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs released a report highlighting the increasing challenges to humanitarian aid due to the military confrontation between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. 
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs released a report highlighting the increasing challenges to humanitarian aid due to the military confrontation between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. -
Vladimir Putin Showcases Nuclear Capabilities in Diplomatic Power Play
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a chilling display of his nuclear capabilities by flaunting not one, but two 'nuclear football' briefcases during a tour of Russian dynasty palaces. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a chilling display of his nuclear capabilities by flaunting not one, but two 'nuclear football' briefcases during a tour of Russian dynasty palaces. -
Turkey Aims to Emerge as Winner in Sweden-NATO Membership Dispute, Weighing F-16 and Eurofighter Deals
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made no secret of his real demands regarding the approval of Sweden's NATO membership. 
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made no secret of his real demands regarding the approval of Sweden's NATO membership. -
Thousands of Latin American Migrants Approach U.S.-Mexico Border as Secretary Blinken Rushes to Discuss Strategies
On December 27, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, accompanied by American officials, traveled to Mexico to discuss and potentially implement policies and enforcement actions with the Mexican government aimed at curbing the influx of illegal immigrants into the United States. 
On December 27, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, accompanied by American officials, traveled to Mexico to discuss and potentially implement policies and enforcement actions with the Mexican government aimed at curbing the influx of illegal immigrants into the United States.
