Wednesday, Mar 19

Chinese state media celebrates Trump's cuts to Voice of America, highlighting concerns over global press freedom and the rise of authoritarian narratives.

Wednesday, Mar 19

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after nine months in space, becoming a political flashpoint amidst their rescue saga.

Wednesday, Mar 19

Louisiana executes Jessie Hoffman, marking its first use of nitrogen gas for capital punishment amid legal challenges and controversy over the method.

Wednesday, Mar 19

House Democrats request details from DOGE under the FOIA, questioning its operations and access to sensitive data amid concerns about legality and transparency.

Wednesday, Mar 19

French politician Raphael Glucksmann demands the return of the Statue of Liberty, sparking strong responses from the U.S. White House amidst historical tensions.

Monday, Mar 17

Trump signs order placing all staff at Voice of America on leave, prompting widespread condemnation from press advocates and concerns over media freedom.

Tuesday, Mar 11

Indonesian TikToker Ratu Thalisa faces prison for comments made during a livestream, raising concerns over freedom of expression in Indonesia's controversial hate-speech law.

Tuesday, Mar 11

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles as US-South Korea joint military exercises began, heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Friday, Mar 07

South Korean fighter jets mistakenly dropped bombs on civilians during a drill, injuring 29 people and leading to a pause in military operations.

Thursday, Feb 27

Vietnamese journalist Huy Duc has been sentenced to 30 months in prison over Facebook posts criticizing the government, highlighting the country’s crackdown on dissent.