Taiwan Wants to Deepen Ties With Israel, Foreign Minister Says

Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel because of its support for the island nation, the country’s foreign minister said on Nov. 12.

China’s Military Blacklists Elite Defense Universities

China’s military barred several top defense universities from its procurement program over alleged bid-rigging in military research projects.
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China Exaggerates Taiwan Independence Claims to Justify Aggression, Lawmaker Says

Smith said he sees no evidence Taiwan seeks independence, arguing China exaggerates the issue to justify its increasingly aggressive stance.

Kazakhstan Parliament Votes to Ban ‘LGBT Propaganda’

Kazakhstan’s lower house passed a law banning “LGBT propaganda” in media and online, imposing fines and up to 10 days in jail for repeat offenders.

G7 Diplomats Meet in Canada for Talks Focused on Ukraine, Middle East

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada on Nov. 12 to address global crises, including the Ukraine war and a potential Gaza cease-fire agreement.

New Bridge Collapses in China’s Sichuan, Less Than 10 Months After Opening

A major collapse occurred on a new bridge in China’s western Sichuan Province on Nov. 11, less than 10 months after its completion.

Israeli Knesset Advances Bill Mandating Death Penalty for Terrorists

The Israeli Knesset advanced a bill on Nov. 10 that would mandate the death penalty for terrorists convicted of killing Israeli citizens.

Trump’s Threatened Military Intervention in Nigeria: What to Know

Trump warned that the U.S. might consider military action in Nigeria to halt what he called the “mass slaughter” of Christians by Islamic terrorists.