WASHINGTON. A Chinese navy ship “unsafely” maneuvered near a US destroyer transiting the Taiwan Strait, the US military said on Saturday (June 3rd). It was the second close encounter between US and Chinese military assets in 10 days, following what the US military said was an “unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” by a Beijing fighter jet near … Read more
The US Indo-Pacific Command says a Chinese navy ship conducted “unsafe” maneuvers near a US destroyer in the Taiwan Strait. The United States has accused China’s navy of conducting “unsafe” military exercises near a US warship that passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. Saturday’s incident was the second close encounter between US and Chinese militaries … Read more
TAIWAN CONFLICT One of the thorniest security issues between the two superpowers concerns the future of Taiwan, a self-governing territory that Beijing wants to bring under its rule. Fears are growing that China could invade Taiwan when the US is embroiled in a conflict. Austin pointed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an example of … Read more
The entry of the online retail giant could cause major disruption to the US telecommunications industry, which has some of the highest fees in the world. Shares of Verizon Communications Inc, AT&T Inc and T-Mobile US Inc fell on Friday after a report said Amazon.com was in talks with U.S. carriers to give its Prime … Read more
“TIME IS A LUXURY” The Republican-controlled House passed the bill Wednesday night by a vote of 314 to 117. McCarthy lost the support of dozens of his Republicans. “Time is a luxury the Senate does not have,” Schumer said Thursday. “Any unnecessary delay or last-minute postponement would be an unnecessary and even dangerous risk.” Biden’s … Read more
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks during a press conference accompanied by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) after The representative approved the debt ceiling deal he negotiated with Parliament. The White House to end their standoff and avoid a historic default, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, … Read more
Research questions What interests do the US, China, and Russia have in the Middle East, and what is the potential for great power competition there? Under what circumstances could the United States expect to become involved in a conflict in the Middle East involving China, Russia, or both? What are the implications for the US … Read more
BEIJING – Fewer than 6% of US flights to and from mainland China resumed in 2019, according to a Nomura report. In contrast, flights between mainland China and Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Italy are almost back to pre-pandemic frequency or higher, the report showed, citing May 22 data from Variflight. “We think the geopolitical factors … Read more
Ron DeSantis has kicked off a multi-state campaign in Iowa, where he is making his first campaign tour since announcing his candidacy for the 2024 United States presidential race. Florida’s governor addressed about 500 people gathered at a suburban Des Moines church on Tuesday as he kicked off a three-state tour with 12 stops over … Read more
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ron DeSantis plans to launch his presidential campaign in Iowa on Tuesday, the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states as he tests his pitch as the strongest Republican challenger to former President Donald Trump. Trump: The Florida governor’s two-day trip to the top … Read more