Day: August 20, 2023

93 Killed In Maui Wildfires. The Search For Survivors Continues

Days after the wildfires that engulfed Maui on August 8th, the death toll has hit 93 as firefighters continue to battle flare-ups and search for loved ones. Flames seared the northwest coast of the island and decimated the town of Lahaina, destroying everything in its path. With some survivors reporting

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Philippines Increases Ties With U.S. As Tension With China Continues To Rise

On August 5th, the Chinese Coast Guard used water cannons to redirect a Philippine Navy supply vessel away from a disputed reef. The Second Thomas Shoal, or Ayungin Shoal, hosts a grounded Philippine warship and Philippine troops, who were expecting basic provisions. China’s Foreign Ministry claims that the Philippines’ occupation

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