An Azerbaijani minister suggested Friday that an airliner that crashed this week was hit by a weapon, citing expert analysis and survivor testimony indicating that the plane was struck from the outside. The statement from Rashad Nabiyev raised pressure on Russia. Officials in Moscow have said a drone attack was underway in the region that […]

President-elect Donald Trump sent a Christmas message to Chinese soldiers Wednesday. Posting on Truth Social, Trump accused Chinese soldiers of illegally operating the Panama Canal. NTD has more on the canal’s importance to the United States and China’s influence over it.

Elon Musk says the “fixed pie” fallacy is at the heart of much wrong-headed economic thinking, and declares there is “essentially infinite potential for job and company creation.” The “fixed-pie” idea assumes there is a “fixed” amount of wealth in the world; if one person obtains more, he must take it from another person. Economist […]

Russia on Thursday responded to the idea that its air defenses are responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people. The Kremlin said that an investigation was ongoing and that it would be improper to comment until the inquiry came to its own conclusions. “It is wrong to build hypotheses before the […]

The outgoing and incoming presidents delivered messages for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday. In a post on the @POTUS presidential X account on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said: “For the last time as your president, it’s my honor to wish all of America a very Merry Christmas. My hope for our nation, today and always, […]

NAGOYA, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts gave the second performance in Nagoya, Japan, on Dec. 24 to a packed theater. The show captured the hearts of the attendees who responded with a thunderous applause. “Today has been the Greatest day. This Dec. 24, 2024, is truly the most amazing day,” said Norihiro Kawada, a company executive. […]

An online petition that aims to ban reclining airplane seats has reportedly gotten over 186,000 signatures. Part of a La-Z-Boy ad campaign, the petition highlights the problems with reclining seats.

The world’s biggest light show is taking place in Toronto, Canada, from Nov. 1, 2024, until Jan. 5, 2025. The show has over 20 million LED lights, 16 unique themed areas, and a 154-feet-tall Christmas tree of lights.

Shen Yun Performing Arts has started its 2025 world tour. Audience members in the Greater Philadelphia area are eagerly awaiting the return of the company and its all-new show. According to local Shen Yun organizers, about 150,000 people have watched the performance in Philadelphia since 2007. Local officials who have watched Shen Yun before are […]

President-elect Donald Trump indicated that he might let TikTok stick around in the United States for at least a little while. In June, Trump joined the China-backed app and gained a massive following during his presidential campaign.

The New York-based classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts is kicking off its 2025 world tour on Monday. Over the past 18 years, Shen Yun’s beautiful presentations of traditional Chinese art and culture have touched audiences across the globe. We take a look at past years’ audience reviews to see how ethnic Chinese […]

The historic Distillery District in Toronto, Canada, attracts droves of people to its awe-inspiring Christmas displays. Set in a compound of 47 Victorian industrial buildings, it boasts nearly 60 local vendors and more than 30 food stalls offering unique holiday gifts and festive goodies.

With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. The vote came a day after the House rejected Trump’s new […]

Christmas is a time for sharing. The 37th annual Christmas Market in Markham in Ontario, Canada, attracts people from all over who are looking for holiday gifts and cheer.

The classical Chinese dance and music company Shen Yun Performing Arts will begin its 2025 world tour just before Christmas. Since its founding in 2006, the company has captivated audiences worldwide, gaining acclaim from the art world’s elite. What explains its exceptional success? “It was wonderful, not only the music. The beautiful orchestra played wonderfully, […]

As Christmas approaches, Shen Yun Performing Arts is preparing to return to the stage with a brand-new production for 2025. Over the past 19 years, Shen Yun has brought to the stage a classical dance form that has thousands of years of history, earning praise from top dancers worldwide. “It was an incredible performance, with […]

President-elect Donald Trump recently hinted that he has a relatively lenient position on Dreamers, or illegal immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, signaling they might not be part of his planned mass deportation. Trump has said the mass deportation would start first with criminals. Mexican immigrant Roberto Lujan, who currently sells […]

Walmart is testing out body cameras on employees in several locations, suggesting it might make them more widespread if the results are positive. The retail giant suggests the cameras will help reduce conflict with shoppers, but some are worried about privacy.  

The U.S. Department of Justice says North Koreans are sneaking into U.S. tech companies to steal technology, while getting paid. It’s offering a $5 million reward for anyone with information.

Shen Yun Performing Arts Company will be kicking off its 2025 global tour on Dec. 23. Over the past 19 years, the performances have garnered worldwide acclaim, with dignitaries across the globe expressing appreciation for the show’s profound artistry and emotional resonance. “Wow, Shen Yun is a perfect blend of music, dance, and audiovisual effects, […]