CERES-1 Rocket Blasts Off with New Satellites 🚀
CERES-1 rocket blasted off from the Chinese mainland’s northwest, deploying Kaiyun-1, Yuxing-3 08 and Yunyao-1 27 satellites for weather, comms, and Earth observation.
Trump Revives ‘Department of War’ Name in Bold Military Shakeup
President Trump signed an order to call the Pentagon the ‘Department of War’, sparking debate over costs, warrior ethos, and military branding.
Asteroid Defense Test: Chinese Mainland to Launch in 2025 🚀
In 2025, the Chinese mainland will conduct its first asteroid deflection test—crashing a probe to nudge a rock’s orbit by 3–5 cm, as part of a new planetary defense system.
Trump Threatens Tariffs After EU’s €2.95B Google Fine
Trump threatens EU tariffs after Brussels fines Google €2.95B for antitrust breaches. What this means for global tech policy and your favorite apps.
UNGA Adopts Resolution to Amp Up UN-SCO Cooperation
At the 79th UNGA, China and other countries pushed a new resolution to strengthen UN-SCO cooperation on peace, sustainable development, and regional projects across Asia.
UNGA Revives Peace Summit: Two-State Talks Return on Sept 22
UNGA to resume two-state solution summit on Sept 22 to boost peace talks amid conflict; US and Israel opt out, Abbas attendance in limbo.
Chinese Mainland Launches Shiyan-29 Satellite for Space Environment Research 🚀
The Chinese mainland has launched its Shiyan-29 test satellite on a Long March-3C rocket to study the space environment and test new tech in orbit.
US Fed Independence Under Spotlight as White House Flexes Influence
White House influence on the US Fed sparks debate over central bank independence and global market ripples.
Trump vs. Judge: National Guard in LA Sparks Legal Clash
President Trump defends National Guard deployment in Los Angeles after a judge rules it illegal; the administration has appealed. Drama continues in the courts.
Florida Plans to Scrap All School Vaccine Mandates
Florida plans to be the first US state to end all school vaccine mandates, challenging decades of global public health practice and raising concerns about disease prevention.