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- China’s Communist Party investigates ex-Xinjiang leader Ma Xingrui
by The Associated Press on April 3, 2026 at 12:41 pmMa Xingrui is a member of the party’s Central Committee and served as party secretary of the Xinjiang region in China’s northwest from 2021-2025.
- Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China
by The Associated Press on April 3, 2026 at 5:28 amPakistan confirmed it was holding peace talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government in China, where Beijing is trying to broker a lasting ceasefire after weeks of fighting.
- A Turkish border town known for its cats – in times of peaceby Emily Feng on April 1, 2026 at 7:54 pm
The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers – and its cats.
- Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh campsby The Associated Press on April 1, 2026 at 5:24 am
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.
- China’s AI chatbots are advanced and versatile — and begging for more usersby John Ruwitch on March 30, 2026 at 9:00 am
Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in everyday life.
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- China-US competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
by Mar-Vic Cagurangan for RFA on April 1, 2026 at 8:24 pm‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada
- North Korean hackers offer $70,000 per month to be their front
by Jaewoo Park for RFA on March 26, 2026 at 8:47 pmCybersecurity engineer Toufik Airane has been approached by North Korean hackers who offered him a small fortune if
- Iran war could jumpstart cooperation between Beijing and Manila in South China Sea
by Taejun Kang for RFA on March 26, 2026 at 7:17 pmStrait of Hormuz closure has China and the Philippines talking, but any new oil would “hedge” the next crisis.
- Vietnam protests China’s development of disputed reef in South China Sea
by Taejun Kang for RFA on March 23, 2026 at 6:49 pmLand reclamation could make Antelope Reef in Paracels China’s largest outpost and the whole sea, think tank says.
- Interview: Pacific islands walk a ‘delicate tightrope’ as China influence rises
by Eugene Whong for RFA on March 18, 2026 at 4:47 pmThe Australian National University’s Graeme Smith on Chinese influence in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Palau and others.
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- Sonic Facelift Scottsdale Grand Openingon April 2, 2026 at 12:08 pm
Scottsdale Welcomes Sonic Facelift™: A New Era of Non-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation Arrives in the Valley
- GreenSight Technologies Announces URT as Customer for Quote Engine Signaling Growing Demand for Dataon April 1, 2026 at 6:09 pm
URT, a full-lifecycle electronics solutions provider, has entered into an agreement to use Quote Engine, GreenSight’s AI-powered pricing intelligence tool designed to support ITAD procurement teams evaluating incoming devices.
- OSCR360 in the News: Michigan Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant to Fund OSCR360on April 1, 2026 at 11:36 am
L-Tron is pleased to share that OSCR360 has been featured in the Michigan news.
- Isatong Demonstrates Commitment to King Charles III’s Endeavors with Donation to The King’s Truston April 1, 2026 at 6:39 am
Isatong, a leading international provider of enterprise AI systems, technology consulting, and innovative digital solutions, today announced its support for The King’s Trust, the UK-based youth charity founded by His Majesty King Charles III.
- Hope Services Presents “suit Up!” Free Suits For Individuals With Disabilities For Danceon April 1, 2026 at 5:55 am
Community event helps participants look their best ahead of the nonprofit’s annual Dance Your Dream prom-style celebration.
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- Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take ‘spectacular’ image of Earth
on April 4, 2026 at 6:42 amThe snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
- Rescue team in Iran face ‘harrowing and dangerous’ search for US crew member
on April 4, 2026 at 2:52 amA former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.
- How Canada’s largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark
on April 4, 2026 at 12:32 amCanada recently banned 2,500 models of “assault-style” firearms – but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
- ‘We want a voice in our land’ – the people evicted to build Nigeria’s capital
on April 4, 2026 at 12:17 amPeople evicted to build Nigeria’s capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
- How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis
on April 4, 2026 at 12:09 amA new exhibition charts Bombay’s passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.