Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. As Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te celebrated his victory in the recent presidential elections, the global response has been a flurry of mixed reactions. However, amidst the celebrations, one powerful nation’s displeasure has reverberated across diplomatic circles, casting a shadow over the congratulatory messages that poured in…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. The recent criminal prosecution of the director and producer of the banned Malaysian film “Mentega Terbang” has sparked widespread debate regarding freedom of expression and the sensitive nature of religious and cultural themes in Malaysia. Mohamad Khairianwar Jailani and producer Tan Meng Kheng have pleaded…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. In December, the U.K. witnessed an unexpected spike in inflation, contradicting earlier projections and sparking concerns for policymakers. The surge in Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to 4% from the 12 months prior to December 2023, as reported by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), marks…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. The United Kingdom is currently embroiled in a high-stakes political battle as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seeks to attain approval for his contentious proposal to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda. This initiative has led to significant dissent from within his own party, threatening the stability of…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. China’s population has faced a second consecutive year of decline, signaling a potential crisis for the world’s second largest economy. According to government data released recently, China’s overall population at the end of 2023 was 1.4097 billion, down approximately 2 million people from the previous…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. Last week, the U.S. Navy SEALs made a compelling discovery, seizing Iranian-made missile parts and other weaponry from a ship destined for Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This operation, however, did not come without its own costs, involving two missing commandos. Concurrently, another ship sustained suspected fire…