Trump renews threat to take back Panama Canal - Roll Call President Donald Trump used his inaugural address to repeat his threat to take back the Panama Canal over possible China influence. Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025
House Rules may take up Blinken contempt resolution on Monday - Roll Call House Rules may take up contempt by Secretary of State Blinken Monday. The panel's website and emails are contradictory on the agenda. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2024
Biden's Diplomatic Efforts In Middle East Face Challenges President Biden's administration faces challenges in resolving Israel-Hezbollah crisis at the U.N. General Assembly, highlighting complexities and limited ... Top News · Sep 28, 2024
House Foreign Affairs votes to recommend holding Blinken in contempt - Roll Call The House Foreign Affairs Committee holds Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in contempt for not responding to a subpoena to testify. Roll Call · Sep 24, 2024
Taiwan's President Lai urges China to stop military intimidation in inauguration speech Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. France 24 · May 20, 2024
Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. WEKU · May 20, 2024
David Pratt: US policy in Middle East is moving in a dangerous direction IT was late Friday when Israeli forces expanded their ground offensive in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
'Test of our time': PM says China projects its values Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo. AAP · Oct 26, 2023
Biden administration to launch global coalition to fight fentanyl WASHINGTON — Citing a "grave and growing" danger, the Biden administration plans to unite dozens of countries in a coalition to battle the production and trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs responsible for the deaths of thousands of people here and abroad. Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023
Doyle McManus: Blinken tried to build a floor under US-China relations. He may have to keep doing it When Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken went to Beijing last week to try to repair the frayed relationship between the United States and China, both sides kept expectations low. Los Angeles Times · Jun 26, 2023
Pariah or partner? US navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON -- Visits to Saudi Arabia by high-profile U.S. officials are always problematic. The two countries have a love-hate relationship. Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023
G7 Reject Attempts to Change World Order Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are vowing a tough stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan and on North Korea's unchecked tests of long-range missiles, while building momentum on ways to boost support for Ukraine and punish Russia for its invasion. Russia’s war in Ukraine will… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023
Pentagon leak details reservations for support of Ukraine from US allies Egypt, Israel and South Korea WASHINGTON — Since the day Russia invaded Ukraine nearly 14 months ago, President Joe Biden has cited the strength of the widespread international commitment to the mission of defending an independent democracy against a brutal aggressor. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
US courts Ecuador president even as Latin American country’s democracy deteriorates WASHINGTON — The Biden administration once again appears to be running into trouble as it seeks a reliable partner in Latin America, where major issues, including immigration and Chinese influence, are looming just next door. Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023 'We can thank Mr. Putin': NATO welcomes Finland as Russia's war on Ukraine backfires Finland's white flag emblazoned with a blue cross was hoisted at NATO headquarters Tuesday as the Nordic country joined the transatlantic alliance, a move ending decades of neutrality and spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023 Editorial: China is not a credible peacemaker in Ukraine war Whatever else it produced, this week’s visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow did not advance the cause of a just peace in Ukraine. If anything, Xi’s cordial courtship of Vladimir Putin provided the Russian president with a publicity coup days after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants…
Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023 A ‘marriage of convenience’ for Russia and China amid the Ukraine war, or more? WASHINGTON — When China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin sat down together in Moscow on Monday, the trappings were those of imperial power, and the bonhomie hung heavy in the air.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 13, 2023 Federal lawmakers call for travel advisory about fentanyl in pills at Mexican pharmacies Congressional lawmakers are calling on the State Department to issue a travel advisory warning Americans that some Mexican pharmacies are passing off counterfeit pills made of fentanyl and methamphetamine as legitimate pharmaceuticals.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2023 Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds into second year as Putin gambles on the long game KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s war on Ukraine has entered its second year, with a universal realization that the world is witnessing a long, protracted conflict, the deadliest in Europe since World War II, in which Moscow and Kyiv are hoping against long odds for a decisive breakthrough in 2023.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 13, 2023 Is the two-state solution for Israel, Palestine dead? Maybe. But what's the alternative? WASHINGTON — The intractable conflict between Israelis and Palestinians over land, rights and safety has entered a new phase, one plumbing new depths of hatred and radical intransigence that the U.S. government no longer seems in a position to resolve or even mitigate.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 13, 2023 Doyle McManus: Chinese balloon is gone, but it’s still making US-China relations harder to manage WASHINGTON — The Chinese balloon that floated across the United States this month, apparently on a mission to collect intelligence, began its journey as a curiosity. Then it became a political metaphor: a symbol of U.S. weakness to Republicans, a sign of President Joe Biden’s prudence to Democrats.
Reason · Feb 6, 2023 Nothing About the Chinese Balloon Saga Makes Sense Plus: The French face "le wokisme," a Tennessee "eyelash specialist license" would require 300 hours education, and more...
Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2023 Blinken visits the Palestinian West Bank, where residents are disillusioned and leaders are angry DEIR DIBWAN, West Bank — Maisoon Ali, a Palestinian banker, has a message for visiting U.S Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023 News briefs Trump attacks Ron DeSantis for being too liberal on COVID and vaccine mandates
Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023 Blinken urges calm, supports Palestinian state in meeting with Israel’s Netanyahu JERUSALEM — Arriving in Israel at what he called a “pivotal moment,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Monday called on Israelis and Palestinians alike to step back from the brink of all-out conflict, condemning terrorism and vengeance killings that target innocent civilians.