Centcom Remains Important to National Defense Strategy, Official Says
The nations in the U.S. Central Command area of operations remain important to the National Defense Strategy and figure in the world of strategic…
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China calls Biden comments calling leader Xi a dictator ‘extremely absurd and irresponsible’
China has called reported comments by President Joe Biden describing Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a dictator “extremely absurd and irresponsible.” China has called…
Lagarde: US-China Split May Weaken Growth and Fuel Inflation
The fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilize global commerce, increase inflation and…
Taiwan to Buy 400 US Anti-ship Missiles to Face China Threat -bloomberg News
April 17 (Reuters) – Taiwan will buy as many as 400 U.S. land-launched Harpoon missiles in the face of rising threat from China, Bloomberg…
US Sees Door Open to China Talks, Cites Concerns Over Myanmar
THE Biden administration believes there is still room to open up a dialog and collaborate with Beijing on pressing global matters despite rising tensions…
US Shot Down China’s Spy Balloon in Maine
Washington, Beijing (15/2 – 37.5) Amid an international atmosphere still full of uncertainties as well as tensions, US fighter aircraft shot down the balloon…
Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China
Italy, Japan, Taiwan and India also announced mandatory tests, but Australia and UK said there were no new rules for travellers from China. After…
Nearly a million adults became U.S. citizens this past year, a record high since 2008
About 967,400 adult immigrants took the oath of allegiance and became U.S. citizens this past fiscal year, according to a new report released by U.S. Citizenship…
Biden to back African Union spot in G20 at US-Africa summit
The United States is expected to discuss the African Union’s role in the Group of 20 nations at a three-day summit in Washington, DC….
Freight rates from China to West Coast down 90% as global trade falls off fast
Logistics managers are sending the message to clients that the ocean freight market is correcting itself at a faster pace than anticipated. Shipping firm…