Why is China Interested in Controlling the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea?

What part do these islands in the SCS play in the communists’ grand strategy? As time goes by, Beijing depends on this speck of island to own the SCS.

Jul 17, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

Boy from Saudi Died After a Swab Test Stick Broke Inside his Nose

The child died just 24 hours after the tragic accident. The little boy's father is now seeking justice and has filed a case against the hospital for mishandling the situation.

Jul 16, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

Moderna Leads the COVID-19 Vaccine Race, Set to Begin Final Phase of Trials by End of July

Moderna, which is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts is the first biotech company in the US that has announced an estimated date for the phase three of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trials. Additional information about the trials which included guidance for test volunteers was posted on Tuesday.

Jul 16, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

Bubonic Plague Kills Mongolian Teen Who Ate Infected Marmot

A community quarantine has been imposed by the government in the Tugrug district of the province where the cases of the plague were identified. Fifteen people who were traced to have contacted the teenager, who died from the plague, have been isolated and are currently receiving antibiotics

Jul 16, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

Burning Ships, Nuclear Explosions Incite Doubts of Failing Iranian Government on Potential Sabotage

Ships set ablaze in Iran marks the most recent of a series of unexplained and unclaimed incidents occurring across the country the past few months. Experts believe a third party could be responsible for the attacks and is trying to shake the country's confidence in its government.

Jul 16, 2020 08:29 AM EDT

How Accurate Is the COVID-19 Finger Stick Test

We tackle how accurate COVID-19 tests are. Many Factors could affect the sensitivity and specificity of test results.

Jul 15, 2020 11:08 PM EDT

Why is China Called Sleeping Giant? 5 Things That Prove It Has Awakened

The Peoples Republic of China is one of the most powerful countries, both in economy and military. Its disputes with the US and other countries prove it is determined for world domination.

Jul 15, 2020 11:45 PM EDT

US State Department Tells China Scarborough Shoal Is Not Theirs, US Warship Does Freedom of Navigation Operation

The warning comes as the increased activity of China in the South China Sea is troubling its allies. The communists are playing a cat and mouse game with the US navy that hopefully does not turn ugly.

Jul 15, 2020 11:31 PM EDT

A Look Inside Horrific Hospital Environments in South Africa Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

An extensive investigation revealed the brutal and horrific scene inside one of South Africa's worst-stricken hospitals of the coronavirus. Doctors and nurses are left to work on their own with lacking equipment and dangerous working environments.

Jul 15, 2020 05:24 AM EDT

Fact Check: Fauci, Obama, and Gates Appeared in Wuhan Lab in 2015?

In 2015, a photo displayed former United States President Obama, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Melinda Gates at a Wuhan laboratory in China. It circulated on social media.

Jul 15, 2020 07:38 AM EDT

More Coronavirus Outbreaks in US Bases at Okinawa Causing Japanese Resentment

Large American bases in Japan are seen as a threat to the health of the local population. More servicemen are catching the bug that is causing local friction that is growing.

Jul 14, 2020 08:49 PM EDT

China Taunted Most Advanced Fighter Jet Has Problems in Production, US Getting More Jet Buyers

The taunted J-20 is supposed to be in full production but that is not the case. F-35s of the US are getting more buyer and is technologically superior that the J-20.

Jul 15, 2020 01:52 PM EDT

Taliban Forces Bomb and Assault Intelligence Agency in Afghanistan Amid Stall Peace Talks with the US

An intelligence agency in Afghanistan was assaulted by Taliban forces who bombed a car near its entrance and battled against troops inside. The incident marks the continuous surge of violence by the insurgency amid stalled peace talks with the US government.

Jul 14, 2020 07:47 AM EDT

Kim Jong-un’s Sister Under Fire for Breaching North Korean Protocol on International Media Material

The Hermit Kingdom is known for its strict rules regarding viewing, reading, and listening to content provided by international media and those who are caught breaching the protocol are punished. However, it seems that the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un, has given his sister, Kim Yo Jong special treatment after she revealed that she has been watching US Independence day videos on DVD.

Jul 14, 2020 12:18 AM EDT

China Sanctions US Officials in Retaliation Against Accusations of Human Rights Violations

The Chinese government has announced its sanctions against US top Republicans including Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. The statement came as a response to the US sanctioning Chinese nationals accused of violating human rights of Uighur minorities.

Jul 14, 2020 12:20 AM EDT