US coastguard rejects Chinese claim it illegally boarded fishing vessels in Pacific: ‘host nations invite us’

The United States’ coastguard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent boardings of Chinese fishing boats in the Pacific alongside local police are illegal, saying the joint patrols are at the behest of Pacific nations to protect coastal fisheries. Six Chinese fishing boats were reportedly found to be violating Vanuatu’s fisheries law … Read more

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state court. Disney’s request last Friday to the federal appellate court was motivated by … Read more

China & Maldives to sign several agreements during President Muizzu’s first state visit

China and the Maldives will sign several agreements to further bolster their bilateral ties following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu here this week, according to a senior official here. President Xi will host a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for President Muizzu during his state visit from January … Read more