Larry Lee
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China Increases Exit Bans, Alarming Foreign Executives Amid Tightened Political Control
China is ramping up restrictions on citizens and foreign executives leaving the country, sending a conflicting message as the nation claims to be open for business after three years of stringent COVID-19 measures. Human rights group Safeguard Defenders and a Reuters analysis have discovered a significant rise in exit bans, with foreign business communities expressing concern over the trend. 
China is ramping up restrictions on citizens and foreign executives leaving the country, sending a conflicting message as the nation claims to be open for business after three years of stringent COVID-19 measures. Human rights group Safeguard Defenders and a Reuters analysis have discovered a significant rise in exit bans, with foreign business communities expressing concern over the trend. -
Turkey's Intelligence Forces Eliminate Islamic State Leader in Syria, Erdogan Announces
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces had successfully eliminated Islamic State leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi during an operation in Syria. In an interview with TRT Turk broadcaster, Erdogan stated, "This individual was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria yesterday." 
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces had successfully eliminated Islamic State leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi during an operation in Syria. In an interview with TRT Turk broadcaster, Erdogan stated, "This individual was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria yesterday." -
Ukrainian Air Defenses Neutralize 15 of 18 Russian Missiles in Overnight Attack
In the early hours of Monday morning, Ukrainian air defense units successfully intercepted and destroyed 15 of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces, according to the Ukrainian military. Air raid sirens sounded across the country for over three hours as the attack unfolded. 
In the early hours of Monday morning, Ukrainian air defense units successfully intercepted and destroyed 15 of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces, according to the Ukrainian military. Air raid sirens sounded across the country for over three hours as the attack unfolded. -
Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Russian Fuel Depot in Crimea Amid Escalating Tensions
A drone attack from Ukraine ignited a fuel storage facility in the Crimean port of Sevastopol early Saturday, causing a massive column of black smoke to rise into the sky. This marks the latest assault on the Russia-controlled peninsula. Sevastopol's Moscow-appointed governor attributed the strike to Ukraine, adding that the fire had been extinguished before it escalated into a disaster. 
A drone attack from Ukraine ignited a fuel storage facility in the Crimean port of Sevastopol early Saturday, causing a massive column of black smoke to rise into the sky. This marks the latest assault on the Russia-controlled peninsula. Sevastopol's Moscow-appointed governor attributed the strike to Ukraine, adding that the fire had been extinguished before it escalated into a disaster. -
China Showcases Combat Drone Around Taiwan; US Navy Aircraft Crosses Strait
A Chinese TB-001 combat drone has flown around Taiwan, demonstrating Beijing's ability to attack the island's east coast bases, while a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait. 
A Chinese TB-001 combat drone has flown around Taiwan, demonstrating Beijing's ability to attack the island's east coast bases, while a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait. -
Ukraine Prepares Major Counteroffensive as Russian Strikes Claim 17 Lives
Ukraine announced on Friday that it is nearly prepared to initiate a significant ground offensive to reclaim occupied territory, following Russia's first large-scale air strikes in almost two months, which killed at least 17 people. Ukraine announced on Friday that it is nearly prepared to initiate a significant ground offensive to reclaim occupied territory, following Russia's first large-scale air strikes in almost two months, which killed at least 17 people. -
Taiwan's US Defense Forum Draws Criticism from China, Warns of Inviting 'Wolves'
China warned on Thursday that Taiwan's decision to host a US defense industry forum next week would bring "wolves" into its territory, accusing the US military-industrial complex of exporting war for profit. Although the United States is Taiwan's primary arms supplier, the absence of formal diplomatic relations frequently sparks tensions between Beijing and Washington. 
China warned on Thursday that Taiwan's decision to host a US defense industry forum next week would bring "wolves" into its territory, accusing the US military-industrial complex of exporting war for profit. Although the United States is Taiwan's primary arms supplier, the absence of formal diplomatic relations frequently sparks tensions between Beijing and Washington. -
Youth Unemployment in China Spurs Temple Visits and Literary Escapism
As young Chinese struggle to find employment in a recovering economy, they turn to temples and literary analogies to cope with their anxieties. With a record 11.58 million university graduates vying for jobs in an economy still reeling from "zero-COVID" lockdowns and tech and education sector crackdowns, temple visits have surged 310% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to Trip.com. 
As young Chinese struggle to find employment in a recovering economy, they turn to temples and literary analogies to cope with their anxieties. With a record 11.58 million university graduates vying for jobs in an economy still reeling from "zero-COVID" lockdowns and tech and education sector crackdowns, temple visits have surged 310% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to Trip.com. -
Ukraine Readies for Counteroffensive as Russia Fortifies Positions
Satellite imagery from Capella Space reveals extensive Russian fortifications in preparation for a significant Ukrainian counteroffensive. Spanning from western Russia through eastern Ukraine to Crimea, these defensive measures consist of anti-tank ditches, "dragon's teeth" barricades, and defensive trenches where Russian troops will be stationed. 
Satellite imagery from Capella Space reveals extensive Russian fortifications in preparation for a significant Ukrainian counteroffensive. Spanning from western Russia through eastern Ukraine to Crimea, these defensive measures consist of anti-tank ditches, "dragon's teeth" barricades, and defensive trenches where Russian troops will be stationed. -
Dual Deaths of Putin Allies Reported on the Same Day
Two Russian officials connected to the ruling United Russia party have died on the same day, according to local media sources. 
Two Russian officials connected to the ruling United Russia party have died on the same day, according to local media sources.
