A new climate report from the United Nations found the world is “nowhere near” hitting greenhouse gas emissions targets; North Korea was the recipient of a joint warning over nuclear testing; and China launched an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine. The stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Wednesday, October 26, 2022. U.N. climate report – According to a…

The impact of the U.S. restrictions on the export of semiconductor technology to China could be enormous. Experts say many Western suppliers of chip tech to the Chinese have already started severing business ties. The chip sanctions are part of the Biden administration’s attempts to kneecap Chinese military tech development. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter…

Just as health experts were warning of a new wave of COVID-19 infections in Europe, officials in Japan and Taiwan lifted restrictions on foreign travelers. The developments show how the pandemic has changed in severity across different places and times over the past 2 1/2 years. The warning of a European COVID-19 wave came from…

Since the pandemic disrupted supply chains around the globe, there’s been a persistent shortage of semiconductor chips, leading to the cancellations of more than three million vehicles from automakers’ production schedules. There are a few signs of improvement in places like Taiwan, where foundries are transitioning back to producing semiconductors compatible with automobiles rather than…

On Oct. 6, 2022, the worst mass shooting in Thailand’s history has left at least 37 people dead including at least 24 children; North and South Korea escalate missile firings; and a federal appeals court has ruled against DACA. 35 dead in Thailand mass shooting – At least 37 people are dead including at least…

On Oct. 4, 2022, North Korea conducted its longest-ever weapons test; a new report accused Herschel Walker of paying for an abortion; and the Supreme Court is set to look at an important redistricting case. North Korea missile test –  North Korea fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean Tuesday.…

On Sept. 30, 2022, Hurricane Ian is projected to make its second landfall in the U.S.; a set of warships belonging to the U.S., Japan and South Korea set sail in the face of heightened threats from North Korea; and a new drug to treat ALS has received FDA approval. Hurricane Ian heads toward Carolinas…

On Sept. 29, 2022, Russia announced its plan to annex regions of Ukraine; Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea; and a fourth leak in the Nord Stream pipelines has been reported. Russia to annex regions of Ukraine – Russia announced Thursday it will formally annex four regions of…

On Sept. 26, 2022, Tropical Storm Ian has been upgraded to a hurricane as it’s projected path is aimed at Florida; Iran has accused the U.S. of destabilizing their country as protests breakout; and Vice President Kamala Harris is in Japan ahead of the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral. Hurricane Ian aimed at Florida…

While much of the world focuses on the war in Ukraine, in the Pacific, the focus is squarely on China. Because of China’s saber-rattling on Taiwan, Japan is committing more money to increase its military spending while Taiwan could get billions in defense funding from the United States. After Russia invaded Ukraine, many Japanese began…