TAIWAN-EU RELATIONS Taiwan Vice President Urges EU Support amid China Threats Bi-Khim Hsiao Speaks at European Parliament on Democracy Taiwan's Vice President, Bi-Khim Hsiao, addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China in Brussels, encouraging Europe to support Taiwan's democracy in the face of escalating Chinese pressure. Speaking at the European Parliament for the first time as a senior official, Vice President Hsiao emphasised the significance of global cooperation in the face of attempts to isolate Taiwan. She was joined by Foreign Minister Ling Jialong on a visit that had not been officially reported in advance. Luke de Pulfort, IPAC's executive director, highlighted the importance of the visit in terms of international backing.

U.S. Government Shutdown: Graham Blasts ‘Health Care Cartel’ in Fiery Senate Debate

During a rare Saturday Senate session held amid the ongoing 2025 U.S. government shutdown, Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and John Hoeven delivered sharp criticism of the current health care system and the Biden administration’s handling of the crisis. Senator Graham accused what he called the “health care cartel” major insurance companies of reaping record profits […]

The AAP vs. Parents: Who Decides What’s Best for Your Child

The AAP vs. Parents: Who Decides What’s Best for Your Child

The American Academy of Paediatrics wants to take away your parental rights The AAP Declared War on Vaccine Choice AAP recommended removing all religious exemptions for vaccines The American Academy of Pediatrics last month officially recommended removing all religious exemptions for vaccines—pushing for government-mandated shots regardless of faith. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) called […]

Medical-Industrial Complex: Profit Over People

Medical-Industrial Complex: Profit Over People

The medical-industrial complex (MIC) refers to the network of interactions between pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, hospitals, insurance companies, and other entities that prioritize profit over patient care. Coined in the 1970s, the term draws from Eisenhower’s “military-industrial complex,” highlighting how healthcare has become a massive, profit-driven industry. It encompasses big pharma, medical device manufacturers, for-profit […]

Silence Around Surgical Errors Is Jeopardising Patients

Silence Around Surgical Errors Is Jeopardising Patients

SURGICAL ERRORS: A MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH It’s been over 24 years since the Institute of Medicine’s “To Err is Human” report was published, drawing broad attention to medical mistakes that kill up to 98,000 Americans (alone) annually. The exact number of deaths is controversial, mostly because there isn’t a standardised way to collect and […]