A document claiming the United States intends to increase the number of military trainers and related personnel in Taiwan from about 548 to 1,000 by fiscal 2027 circulated on Taiwanese social media last week, drawing requests from opposition lawmakers for the government to verify it. An anonymous member posted the material Sept. 23 in the
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MANILA (BizBuzz Agency) — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. is facing growing questions over his role in a controversial raid on a Chinese-linked steel mill, with critics accusing him of stretching the boundaries of his national security mandate while pursuing political advantage at the expense of workers and business interests. The controversy centers on
KUANTAN – Longstanding environmental concerns surrounding the Lynas rare earth processing plant in Malaysia continue to draw public attention, as local residents and advocacy groups raise questions about pollution risks and health impacts linked to the facility’s operations.The plant, located near Kuantan, has for years been the subject of scrutiny over its handling of industrial waste, including
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LISBON – Supply chains linked to India are playing an increasingly significant role in the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals into the United States, according to analysis based on U.S. government reports and recent enforcement actions.Data and assessments from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) indicate that precursor sourcing has evolved into a multi-country network,
LISBON – Recent enforcement actions by U.S. authorities are drawing renewed attention to the risks posed by online sales of counterfeit pharmaceuticals, particularly those involving synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, according to a new analysis of publicly available government data and court filings. In February 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), working with international
For years, U.S. authorities have tracked the flow of illicit synthetic opioids into the country via complex global supply chains. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have repeatedly flagged shipments containing Fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, many of which trace back to India — now among the largest exporters
