Officials in China tend not to remark publicly on elections, particularly those concerning local offices. However, the state-owned press has taken a great interest in partisan shifts in Congress, which have the potential to influence U.S. foreign policy. With 35 seats in the Senate up for grabs on November 8, China Daily, among the country’s most widely circulated English-language publications, called the midterms a “looming train wreck for Biden’s presidency....

The decision to include the island, which the United States doesn’t officially recognize as a country, was the subject of public discussions as early as March. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, made clear its opposition to Taipei’s potential participation. Beijing, however, is not on the guest list. Taiwan’s inclusion at the democracy-themed summit appeared all but certain as senior Biden officials continued to praise the island as a “vibrant democracy” throughout their first year in office....

While speaking at a daily media briefing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said, “In response to the U.S.’s unreasonable actions, China must make a necessary response and safeguard its legitimate rights,” but declined to detail any specific measures, according to Reuters. “This is tearing down the friendly bridge between the people of China and the U.S.,” he added. The comments from the Chinese foreign ministry come shortly after the U....

The forward deployment was announced by the U.K.’s Defense Ministry on Monday and confirmed again by the country’s top defense official, Ben Wallace, during a visit to Tokyo the following day. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said China respects freedom of navigation and overflight in its surrounding waters, a right “enjoyed by all countries in accordance with international law.” But Beijing “firmly opposes the practice of flexing muscles at China,” Zhao told reporters at a daily press briefing on Wednesday, saying the military signaling “undermines China’s sovereignty and security, and harms regional peace and stability....

“The WHO is an authoritative multilateral international organization in the field of health, not a funfair where one can come and go at will,” the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C. said in a release, criticizing the U.S. for suspending funding and withdrawing from the WHO last year only to rejoin under President Joe Biden’s administration. “What the U.S. has done in recent years has severely undermined the multilateral institutions, including the WHO, and gravely damaged international cooperation on COVID-19,” the release continued....

The alleged cyberattacks were said to have targeted the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China’s Shaanxi Province—an institution known for aerospace and navigation research. Specifically, the NSA group accused of carrying out the attacks is the Office of Tailored Access Operations (TAO), which is the NSA’s cyber-warfare and intelligence-gathering unit. The cyberattacks were announced by the university in June after emails were sent to students and teachers that contained malicious software intended to steal their personal data....

China and Russia have grown closer as their relationships with the United States deteriorated, raising concerns about a potential alliance. As President Joe Biden attempts to repair America’s ties with Russia, China’s vehemently reinforced the narrative that Beijing and Moscow are united against the United States. “China and Russia will not take the initiative in provoking the U.S. and its allies, but if they encounter new serious provocations, the two countries’ counterattack will be determined and immediate,” the Global Times wrote in an editorial....

Police froze $2.3 million of Apple Daily’s assets and searched its office, charging founder Jimmy Lai under the national security law of foreign collusion. Lai is serving a prison term for involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy protest movement in Hong Kong. Zhao Lijian, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said China’s national security law is focused on “cracking down on a small group of anti-China elements in Hong Kong who have seriously endangered national security, and which protects the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the vast majority of Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law, including freedom of the press....

Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel and Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca are well positioned in their respective ties. Etoile hold a 2-1 lead over Al Ahly while Wydad will take a lot of comfort in not conceding an away goal after they held USM Alger to a goalless stalemate in Algiers. On Saturday, former champions Wydad will look to make the most of the home advantage when they host Alger at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca....

The Borg El Arab Stadium will host the titanic dual which will see Ahly -on their 11th Caf Champions League final- square off against a Moroccan opposition for the first time in the history of the competition at this stage. Ahly’s only meeting with a North African opposition was with the 2006 Caf Super Cup when they edged Forces Armees Royales in a penalty shootout. The two sides have crossed paths three times in this competitions before....

As Ivorian side Asec Mimosas aim for their second win, Morocco’s Raja Casablanca and AS Vita club are targeting their first victories, as Aduana Stars of Ghana anticipate their maiden point, in the least. The situation is very much premised on results of matchday one when Asec pipped Aduana 1-0 in Abidjan while Raja and Vita settled for a goalless draw in Casablanca. How, then, will things pan out in midweek?...

This article reviews caffeine consumption guidelines, high-caffeine drinks, and what to do if you’ve had too much caffeine. Recommended Dosage of Caffeine Consuming less than 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day is considered a safe dosage for most healthy adults without any medical conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers excessive caffeine consumption anything above 400 mg/day. Children under age 12 should avoid caffeine. Teenagers should limit their caffeine intake to about 100 mg per day....

Jenner shared the video on her official Twitter account. The post was captioned with this line from the ad: “I came here with a dream 48 years ago to be the greatest athlete in the world. Now I enter a different kind of race, arguably my most important one yet, because California is worth fighting for!” The Republican is seeking to recall the current governor, Newsom. In her ad, she states her case, speaking in a voice-over throughout the nearly three-minute video....

Cal is set to take on No. 8 Washington State 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday. Fires have raged in Northern California wine country since Sunday, affecting the air quality of those areas not directly impacted by the flames. And it could have an effect on Friday’s game. WEEK 7 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread NCAA regulations on safe playing conditions state teams should “consider removing sensitive athletes from outdoor practice or competition venues at an AQI over 100....

MORE: Why Ripken’s ideas stink “We want to put out some ideas, and try some things," Ripken said, via USA Today. “Look, if someone doesn’t know how to coach baseball, it can be the most boring sport in the world, sharing one ball with eight players and a pitcher. Let’s try different elements.” MORE: Best all-time players at each jersey number, 1-99 Those different elements could include: — Starting every inning with a runner on first base — Starting each inning with a different count — Requiring players to steal — And, switching from three outs an inning to five batters...

“We really wanted to capture what his life and legacy was all about,” Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. told Sporting News. “It was really all about helping kids. So we use baseball to get in front of kids, get them all excited.” Last week, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation unveiled its 25th youth development park, this one in the Ripken hometown of Aberdeen, Maryland. “These multipurpose, synthetic turf, low-maintenance facilities are designed to provide a cohesive recreational and educational experience for children, particularly in at-risk communities,” according to the foundation’s website....

Calcium supplements can interfere with the action of certain high blood pressure medications, making them less effective at controlling blood pressure. In this case, the calcium isn’t actually causing your blood pressure to rise; rather, it is stopping your medications from exerting their blood-pressure-lowering effects. These interactions are uncommon, and only affect a small number of high blood pressure medicines. The two blood pressure-lowering medications that are most likely to interact with calcium supplements are thiazide diuretics and calcium channel blockers....

Indeed, the USC quarterback made sure to show love to the positional group that had arguably the greatest impact on his individual success this season: his offensive line. MORE: Who won the Heisman Trophy in 2022? Full voting results, stats Williams invited eight members of the group to join him in New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony, where he became the eighth Trojan to win the award and the third USC quarterback....

A photo shared on Facebook by the Monterey office of the California Highway Patrol shows mud and debris on the highway near Rat Creek. The image also shows a section of the road has been washed away. The area affected had already been closed. The California Highway Patrol said in the post: “State Route 1 between MPM 40 and the San Luis Obispo county line continues to be impacted by inclement weather, debris flow, flooding, and slides....