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Weeks before a new leader takes office, China chastises the US for allowing a ship to transit across the Taiwan Strait.

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Weeks before a new leader takes office, China chastises the US for allowing a ship to transit across the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan, Taipei — Less than two weeks before the new president of Taiwan takes office, the Chinese military denounced the passage of an American destroyer across the Taiwan Strait, and Beijing and Washington are working incongruously to resume regular military exercises.

China’s Eastern Theatre Command spokeswoman, Navy Senior Capt. Li Xi, charged that the United States had “publicly hyped” the USS Halsey’s passing on Wednesday. The command, which is in charge of operations near the strait, “organised naval and air forces to monitor” the ship’s passage, according to a statement made by Li.

The Halsey “performed a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law,” according to the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet.

According to a statement from the military, the guided-missile destroyer passed through a strait corridor that is “beyond the territorial sea” of any coastal state.

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As a concept, it stated, “Halsey’s transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States’ commitment to upholding freedom of navigation for all nations.” “No one in the global society should be subjected to intimidation or coercion in order to forfeit their rights and liberties. Everywhere that international law permits, the US military operates and flies.

Beijing views the announcements as a way to retaliate against China’s claim to some degree of control over who can pass freely through the strait, so Beijing’s accusation that the transit was “publicly hyped”—basically meaning it was played up for maximum political effect—has become standard procedure. Neither that the Chinese response was any louder nor that the U.S. Navy had behaved any differently in this most recent instance.

The Defence Ministry of Taiwan declared that it was adequately informed of the destroyer’s passing.

According to the ministry, “the Taiwanese military was closely monitoring the surrounding sea and airspace throughout the transit, and the situation remained normal.”

The last time such a passage occurred was on April 17, the day after the defence chiefs of the United States and China met for the first time since November 2022 in an attempt to ease tensions in the area. After then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August 2022, Beijing halted all military-to-military communication, causing the relationship to come to a standstill. In retaliation, China launched missiles over Taiwan and intensified its military exercises, appearing to be a practice run for an island-wide navy and air defence.

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China and Taiwan, the democratic self-governing island nation where President-elect William Lai Ching-te will take office on May 20, are separated by the 160-kilometer-wide Taiwan Strait. The Democratic Progressive Party of Lai is in favour of Taiwan’s de facto independence, which allows it to have close unofficial ties with the United States and other major countries.

Around critical dates, like the presidential and legislative elections in January of this year, Taiwan’s military raises its state of alertness, fearing that China would try to intimidate voters and sway public opinion in favour of Beijing’s insistence that unification between the sides is inevitable by using its far more powerful military.

The two sides divided after a civil war in 1949, and in a futile attempt to prevent voters from supporting candidates they disliked, China fired missiles close north and south of the island and conducted military drills as recently as 1996. Since then, China has mostly avoided the spotlight when it comes to elections, preferring to gain the favour of business associations and provide lawmakers and local authorities who are interested in unity sponsored trips to the mainland.

China views the passage of warships from the United States, Britain, and other countries as a challenge to its sovereignty, despite the fact that the often traversed Taiwan Strait is an international waterway and essential to world trade.

China attempts to weaken Taiwan’s defences and scare its 23 million people—many of whom solidly support its de facto independence—by sending military ships and warplanes into the strait and other regions surrounding the island virtually every day.

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China nearly daily sends military ships and aeroplanes into the Taiwan Strait and other nearby regions in an attempt to erode Taiwan’s defences and intimidate its 23 million citizens, many of whom firmly support the island’s de facto independence.

The U.S. Navy not only crosses the Taiwan Strait but also engages in what it refers to as freedom of navigation operations, sailing and flying close to South China Sea features that are held by China. Many of these features are man-made islands that have been “militarised” over time with radar stations, air strips, and other equipment.

China reacts angrily to such actions, blaming the United States of destabilising the region, and claims almost all of the South China Sea, a major maritime route for international trade. It frequently uses its own resources to follow American ships and aircraft and demands that they leave the region right away. China’s claims have been rejected by an arbitration tribunal supported by the United Nations, a decision Beijing has disregarded, while the United States maintains that it has the legal authority to sail in the area.

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Michigan splash pad attack: A couple was shot seven times in total while defending their two small daughters.

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During the Michigan splash pad incident, a Rochester couple who were defending their young girls were shot seven times in all. Michael William Nash, 42, shot and wounded nine people at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills before taking his own life.

After being shot seven times in all, Micayla and Eric Coughlin sustained injuries while attempting to shield their two-year-old and seven-month-old girls. The attack happened close to their house on Saturday, June 15, at approximately five o’clock in the evening.

According to a GoFundMe page created for the couple, they were attacked brutally as they brought their kids to the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad to “enjoy a day with beautiful weather.” After grabbing a child to shield themselves, they were shot and hurt.

The page says, “They walked to the splash pad shortly after getting ice cream, and they weren’t even there for a minute when Micayla and Eric heard gunfire.” “They each grabbed a child to protect them, trying to save their own children.”

Right now, the woman and husband are receiving treatment in a hospital. Noel Wakula, a friend of Micayla’s, organised the campaign, which has asked for donations to support the family with their medical expenses.

The page says, “Their children were protected and able to go home that evening because of their heroic actions.” “After this unimaginable tragedy, Micayla and Eric have a long and unknown recovery ahead of them.”

Three other members of the same family—a 39-year-old lady, an eight-year-old child, and a four-year-old son—were also killed in the catastrophe. A 78-year-old guy who was shot in the abdomen was the oldest casualty.

It is said that Nash had mental health problems. Although his motivation is being looked into, the Detroit Free Press claims he was unrelated to the victims.

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Netizens express embarrassment at confused Joe Biden being escorted off stage by Barack Obama at an event in Los Angeles.

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In a widely shared video, Joe Biden appeared to freeze up on stage at a Los Angeles fundraiser, and former president Barack Obama was seen helping him off. The altercation happened following Biden and Obama’s 45-minute appearance at the Peacock Theatre for a late-night chat with Jimmy Kimmel.

The men can be seen in the footage standing for applause at the star-studded event. Biden seemed to fix his gaze on the audience for ten seconds or more before Obama walked him off the stage and grabbed his wrist. The New York Post reports that the Biden campaign was able to raise almost $30 million at the event. At the occasion were famous people including Barbra Streisand, Julia Roberts, and George Clooney.

“There is no way that this is the head of the free world.”
“No offence… But I’ll never understand why old folks, and I mean rich old men and women just can’t leave politics alone and simply go on about their lives and enjoy EVERY bit of it until the last day,” wrote one of the many comments on the above video that British broadcaster Piers Morgan shared on social media. Too wealthy to be making themselves look bad on national television like this. One person remarked, “Clearly President Obama seems to have stepped in and taken command,” while another said, “They’re simply going to carry on pretending that it’s not happening and continue promoting Biden as “Sharp, dynamic, and full of vigour.”

“Why does Obama appear to be dragging out Biden as some elderly statesman to smile and wave at the crowd? One user said, “This cannot possibly be the leader of the free world,” and another commented, “It’s hard not to feel sorry for Biden.” The elderly boy has to be taken care of and removed from the spotlight by someone. A user said, “It’s so embarrassing that they have allowed this to continue.”

Some people, meanwhile, expressed sympathy for Biden’s poor performance. Would you send him shopping with a list to the nearby stores and expect him to return home if he were your father? It is inhumane. One commenter said, “They are embarrassing him by letting this continue. “I’m sure mainstream media will cry about “camera angles” and “framing” again,” another person commented. Elder abuse is something that must be acknowledged.

In fact, one user went so far as to say he thought the incident was being exaggerated and that Biden had not actually frozen up. “I was present there. In the front row, I witnessed three young people yelling at President Biden. @President Biden did not clam up when trying to listen. Seemingly prepared to reply, Now incorrect news is spreading. Sharing my perspective,” the user wrote.

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Saudi Arabia: As the temperature approaches 48 degrees, 14 Jordanian Hajj pilgrims have died.

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Because of the intense heat and prolonged heatwave that pervaded Saudi Arabia during the Hajj, at least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have perished and 17 more are missing. During the Hajj pilgrimage, fourteen Jordanian pilgrims perished and seventeen more went missing, according to the foreign ministry of Jordan. According to the statement, its citizens died “after suffering a stroke due to the extreme heat wave.”

The Jordanian foreign ministry stated in a statement that it was working with the Saudi authorities to arrange for the burial or transfer of the remains of the deceased in accordance with the family’s requests.

Five Iranian pilgrims’ deaths were also confirmed by the Iranian Red Crescent, however the cause of their deaths was not disclosed, according to news agency AFP. Regarding the deaths, Saudi authorities haven’t yet made an official comment.

In the holy town, the temperature has surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and is expected to hit 47 degrees on Monday.

As part of their efforts to reduce heat, the Saudi authorities have established numerous climate-controlled rooms. Along with giving out water, they counsel pilgrims on sun protection techniques. Additionally, the Saudi health ministry sent a warning advising pilgrims to avoid the warmest parts of the day outside and to stay hydrated.

One of the world’s biggest mass gatherings is the Hajj. Saudi officials claim that around 1.8 million pilgrims are participating this year. Over the last 30 years, hundreds of deaths have occurred at the festival due to stampedes, tent fires, heat, and other causes.

At least 240 persons, many of whom were from Indonesia, lost their lives during the Hajj pilgrimage in 2018. The death toll was reported by several nations, although the causes of death were not given. Heat stroke affected more than 2,000 pilgrims on the journey.

Hajj for this year would conclude on Wednesday.

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