2 mn readThe second presidential debate for the 2024 U.S. election, scheduled to be hosted by ABC News on September 10, has stirred controversy as Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign team seeks to alter the debate rules, including keeping microphones on throughout the debate. Have the Democrats forgotten who first called for muting mics?
2 mn readAs Typhoon Gaemi rapidly intensifies and barrels towards Taiwan, the island nation is bracing for impact with emergency measures and market closures. The typhoon, currently classified as a medium strength typhoon by Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast between the night of July 24 and the early hours of July 25, before moving across the Taiwan Strait and hitting southeastern China.
2 mn readAs the 2024 presidential election approaches, the Democratic Party faces a crucial decision: who will succeed Joe Biden as the party’s standard-bearer? While Biden has yet to confirm whether he will seek re-election, speculation is rife that he may opt out, paving the way for a new candidate. In this scenario, Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, is widely seen as the obvious choice. But why?
2 mn readIn a shocking turn of events, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been convicted of all charges in a high-profile bribery scandal that has rocked the political landscape. The New Jersey Democrat was found guilty of accepting bribes of cash, gold, and luxury cars from three New Jersey businessmen, as well as acting as an agent of the Egyptian government.
2 mn readPresident Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, July 21, 2024, marking a historic and unprecedented move in the modern political era. The decision comes after a series of challenges and calls for him to step aside, with some lawmakers and members of his own party expressing concerns about his ability to lead effectively in a second term.
2 mn readIn a leaked video posted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s son, Bobby Kennedy III, former President Donald Trump was heard sharing vaccine skepticism with the independent presidential candidate in a phone call. The video, which has since been deleted, captured Trump discussing his views on childhood vaccines and the dosage amounts.
2 mn readIn the wake of an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced on Monday that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will receive Secret Service protection.
3 mn readThe Republican Party’s 2024 platform has omitted any mention of Taiwan, marking a significant departure from the party’s previous stance on the self-governing island. The omission has raised eyebrows among observers, who see it as a potential indication of the party’s shifting priorities under the leadership of former President Donald Trump.
2 mn readUber Technologies, Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million in an all-cash deal. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Uber’s presence in the food delivery market in Taiwan and Asia as a whole. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is targeted to close in the first half of 2025.
3 mn readIn a world where data privacy and security are of paramount importance, the meta-data of a letter sent by Michael Beckerman, TikTok’s public policy director, to the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has raised eyebrows. The letter, which was intended to address concerns about TikTok’s data practices, was listed under the author Zheng Han (郑涵), a name that has no direct connection to Beckerman.
