The Philippines condemned an AI-generated video posted by China Daily depicting the country as a monkey being coerced by the US and Japan, calling the imagery dehumanizing and racist amid South China Sea tensions.

China expelled politburo member Ma Xingrui on Tuesday, marking the third senior party official purged since 2022 as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption campaign.

Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu in five states following a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated produce that has sickened over 1,600 people.

Taiwan’s TSMC announced a $100 billion investment in Arizona production, raising its total US commitment to $265 billion and supporting President Trump’s manufacturing expansion goals.

Venezuela’s earthquake recovery has overshadowed pro-democracy demonstrations, as acting President Delcy Rodríguez prioritizes reconstruction over holding elections following last month’s deadly quakes.

Taiwan’s TSMC announced a $100 billion investment in Arizona production, raising its total US commitment to $265 billion and supporting President Trump’s manufacturing expansion goals.