The military operation coincided with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group’s (CSG) presence north of the Philippines, and came in the hours after Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Washington’s “serious commitment” to Taiwan and its self-defense. Beijing’s use of its People’s Liberation Army to intimidate democratic Taiwan became a matter of public record last September when the island’s defense ministry began logging aircraft intrusions into its self-declared air defense identification zone (ADIZ)....

Chinese Communist Party grandee Wang Yang, a senior member of the Politburo Standing Committee, urged Taiwan affairs staff to produce “outstanding achievements” in order to help celebrate 100 years of the party’s founding on July 23. To “advance the unification of the motherland,” those involved in the Taiwan Affairs Office would need to continue opposing “Taiwan independence” and “external forces” while safeguarding China’s “development interests,” said Wang at a two-day work conference held in Beijing on Sunday and Monday....

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused understandable concern among residents of Taiwan that China may attempt a similar invasion. The effects would be felt around the world. A successful invasion of Taiwan would give China almost total control over the world’s semiconductor supply, with disastrous results for the U.S. economy and national security. While the U.S. is the global leader in semiconductor design, only around 12 percent of chip manufacturing capacity is domestic—the bulk of that capacity is now in Asia....

Trump and Pompeo have repeatedly blamed China for the pandemic, which has now infected more than 3.5 million people and killed more than 247,000 people worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. The outbreak was initially thought to have begun in a wildlife market in the central city of Wuhan, but the Trump administration has focused its attention on the Wuhan Institute of Virology, a few miles away from the suspect market....

Taiwan—an independent island nation off the Chinese coast that is not officially recognized by most countries in the world—has long been excluded from World Health Organization (WHO) activities and listed as part of China. But the coronavirus pandemic—and allegations that China tried to cover up the severity of the outbreak and failed to properly warn the international community—has prompted some nations to call for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHO, which has long been a red line for officials in Beijing who reject anything that might validate Taipei’s independence....

The $50,000 buy-in World Series of Poker Player Championship isn’t your average tournament. Appart from its enormous buy-in, the event includes a mix of 8 poker games: Limit Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better, Seven Card Razz, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better, No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball. Only a few of the world’s elite can master these games, meaning that nothing but the cream of the crop is expected to play in the event....

The 25-year-old, who yet to play for the first-team this season, has been linked with a possible move to Chippa United and Free State Stars in the upcoming January Transfer Window. However, Chabalala has stated that he sees playing in Multichoice Diski Challenge (MDC) as a stepping ladder of getting back into first team. “There are too many defenders in the senior team and I understand it’s up to the coach (to choose who he plays)....

After the Mexican players association requested changes to make the transfer process less jarring for players, the league stopped announcing each transfer as it was made and also declined to announce the total amount of money that changed hands as it has in past years. With the change, many of the biggest moves already had been announced. Rodolfo Pizarro’s move from Chivas to Monterrey was confirmed as was Cruz Azul’s capture of center back Pablo Aguilar from Club Tijuana and Pumas’ handful of swaps....

Matias Almeyda​’s side got off to a rough start in Liga MX but have now put together a seven-game unbeaten run in the league to leave the club just two points out of the eighth and final playoff position. Though only two points back of eighth, Chivas are in 12th place, meaning they’ll need to leapfrog four teams if they are to complete an improbable run to the Liguilla. With struggling Veracruz visiting the Estadio Chivas on Saturday, a win is a must if Almeyda​’s men hope to reach the postseason....

McDormand took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the film which also won Best Picture. However, viewers have noticed a somewhat awkward moment between the two women during their Best Picture acceptance. As Zhao ended her speech, she welcomed McDormand to come and deliver her own speech. “And now I give you, Fern,” she said gesturing to McDormand who then sharply corrected the director, saying: “No I’m not....

Although the cause of eczema is unknown, you are at a higher risk of developing eczema if you have asthma or allergies. Eczema is a treatable condition, but there is no cure. This article will examine how chlorine, other pool chemicals, and ocean water affect eczema, how to prevent flare-ups, and how to treat them. How Does Chlorine Affect Eczema? Chlorine is the most common disinfectant used in swimming pools....

This medication is only available as a prescription. The brand name, Aralen, has been discontinued but chloroquine is still available in its generic form. It comes in tablet to be taken by mouth. What Is Chloroquine Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved chloroquine to prevent or treat malaria, which is an infection of the blood cells from the bite of a mosquito. This is commonly used as a preventative treatment for travelers going to regions of the world with malaria that is not resistant to chloroquine....

According to the Miami Herald , the Heat forward is optimistic about playing next season despite remaining on blood thinners to avoid life-threatening clotting. MORE: Injuries that ended careers | Ranking the all-time greatest Heat players From the Herald: “Bosh has indicated to associates that he has no plans to retire at this time and intends to play next season for the Heat. He is under contract for three seasons after this one, at roughly $75....

Colbert was supposed to face WBA super featherweight champion Roger Gutierrez for the title, but the champion had to back out after testing positive for COVID. Now facing an eliminator bout, the 25-year-old is not concerned about not fighting for the title. Confident as ever, the fighter from Brooklyn remains focused. A fight is a fight, no matter who is in front of him. “I don’t fight for the belts,” Colbert told Boxing Scene....

Earlier in August, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that an investigation found that Andrew Cuomo violated several federal and state laws and created a hostile work environment by allegedly sexually harassing 11 current and former employees. Although he has denied the claims, a few days after the report was published the governor announced that he would be resigning from his position, explaining that his continued employment and the allegations were serving as “distractions” while the “government needs to perform....

After deciding to give their marriage another shot following Dr. Viviana Cole’s house visit during last week’s episode, Chris and Paige are back on offense with each other. When episode 11 airs on Wednesday, the pair will clash yet again over their failure to communicate. In a Newsweek-exclusive sneak peek of episode 11 (above), Paige and Chris meet for the umpteenth time to discuss their struggling marriage. Paige admits that the couple has made some strides in the right direction, but there’s something that’s still off....

Nearly 30 years on from the second contest between Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn, their sons will meet in a family grudge match quite unlike anything else in boxing history. A sell-out crowd is expected to watch 33-year-old Eubank Jr, nominally a middleweight, take on a man seven years his junior who is coming up from welterweight. A catchweight of 157lbs has been agreed for the fight, with each man standing to be fined a sizeable amount of their prize purse should they fail to hit that mark....

You already knew Chris Mullin had become the Red Storm’s new head coach, returning to his alma mater following time spent in the NBA as a Hall of Fame player and also as a team executive. Now Mullin has hired former Golden State Warriors teammate Mitch Richmond – himself a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame – to serve the program as a special assistant. MORE: Six things we learned from UofL exposè...

The Clippers’ 117-107 win came in large part because of Chris Paul’s outstanding night. He was 13 of 20 from the field, 10 of 10 from the free throw line and finished with 40 points as well as 13 assists and eight rebounds. On the other side, DeMarcus Cousins got off to a fast start, but foul trouble kept him from giving it his all later in the game. He still finished with 26 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, but his seven turnovers proved costly....