Touted as China’s “tallest uninterrupted waterfall,” the cascade may actually be a “water fail.” On Monday, June 3, controversy arose after a hiker posted a video from atop the tourist attraction at Yuntai Mountain Scenic Resort, which showed the waterfall being fed by man-made pipes. The Yuntai Mountain Waterfall clip has received millions of views…

The Chinese coast guard said Filipino marines pointed guns at them. However, the Philippines Armed Forces said its marines were taking a defensive stance because the Chinese tried to steal supplies meant for the marines aboard a ship used as an outpost in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. Newly released video appears to show two…

With closing arguments coming to a close, the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is headed to the jury. And actor Robert De Niro speaks out against the former president at a campaign event for President Joe Biden. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Trump criminal trial…

In April, social media posts out of China showed a potential major step for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). If the images are accurate, that means their newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is set to begin sea trials, moving it even closer to operational status. This development has drawn the attention of American…

China’s plans to deploy floating nuclear reactors capable of powering military facilities in contested areas of the South Pacific has raised concerns about regional stability. The State Department believes the move could also be a potential threat to U.S. national security. American military officials have echoed these warnings, saying China may eventually use floating nuclear…

President Biden addresses the nation regarding the protests at college campuses. And China launches a spacecraft it hopes will be the first to bring back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 3, 2024. Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech…

Video captured on April 30 by the Philippines Coast Guard shows a pair of Chinese Coast Guard ships using water cannons to douse Filipino vessels, which were reportedly sailing to the Scarborough Shoal to help some fishermen. At least that’s how the Philippines government described the incident in its official protest of what is now…

China enhanced its space capabilities for military purposes and disguised the updates as civilian efforts, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said during a House Appropriations hearing Wednesday, April 17. Nelson stressed the critical need for the U.S. to land on the moon before China to maintain its leadership in space. He presented NASA’s proposed $25.4 billion…

Leaders from the United States, Japan and the Philippines convened for their inaugural trilateral summit, marking a significant commitment to fostering a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region. They announced several initiatives to strengthen economic ties, technological advancements, and security collaborations. Notably they introduced the Luzon Economic Corridor aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in…

With Israel on alert for an attack from Iran, the U.S. sents over a top military commander in a show of support. O.J. Simpson passed away at age 76, sparking mixed reactions. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 12, 2024. US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack…