Chinese revolutionary and founder of the PRC (1893–1976)
Xi Jinping has visited Pyongyang with Kim Jong Un, signaling a deepening China–DPRK relationship. Talks emphasize broader cooperation while avoiding denuclearisation discussions, raising questions about regional balance and North Korea’s nuclear status.
A wave of new reporting outlines how President Trump has framed power in global terms while facing constraints from the economy and institutional checks. The latest material shows a push to broaden influence beyond the United States, even as aides warn of political and economic limits.
The public debate over Donald Trump’s health has intensified as new reporting details reveal how health concerns are shaping the administration’s handling of power and secrecy. Reporters describe a presidency marked by cautious messaging on health while decision-making appears more opaque than ever.
The Department of Justice has charged UC San Diego School of Medicine with using a shadow application process to favor Black and Hispanic applicants, violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The probe found admissions officers used hardship disclosures to reward race, yielding admissions breaks for some students while denying higher-qualified peers.
Eisenkot has surged in polls as his Yashar party leads Likud in some surveys for the October 27 election, with calls for stronger security and universal service forming the core of his platform. Netanyahu faces a shifting coalition dynamic as security concerns and politics collide.
Delivery riders across China are being recognized in literature. Wang Jibing, 56, has won a major prize for Low Flight, a collection inspired by conversations with fellow couriers. The work highlights the pressures of China’s gig economy and marks a shift toward grassroots voices while the author continues to work as a delivery rider.
Zhu Rongji has died in Beijing at 98. Xinhua confirms his death after medical treatment failed. He chaired China’s economy as premier from 1998 to 2003, steering reforms that liberalized markets, pushed state firms toward efficiency, and helped secure WTO membership. His tenure coincided with rapid growth and rising inequality, and his legacy is seen differently inside and outside China.
The Guardian, Independent and BBC report Trump has overseen a security maneuver after reports of a heightened Iranian threat. The White House has not confirmed details, but officials describe increased protective measures and a temporary relocation using decoy assets to prevent targeted attacks.
The Gao Brothers’ co-founder Gao Zhen has been convicted for defaming China’s heroes, receiving a maximum three-year prison term after two years in pre-trial detention. The sentence is based on artworks created before a 2018 law banning criticism of national heroes, drawing international concern and plans to appeal.