Politics News

Is US About to Trigger a Global Financial Crisis? Biden Stands Firm on Spending Cuts as Treasury Bleeds Out

Biden's financial aides are floating a theory that the government could invoke the 14th Amendment to continue issuing new debt to pay the bondholders, social security recipients and government employees.

May 4, 2023

By IANS

Is Biden's Washington Declaration Enough to Keep South Korea Away From Nuclear Weapons?

The 'Washington Declaration' signed by Biden and Yoon says the US will boost and expand its nuclear safety umbrella over South Korea, establish a nuclear hotline with Seoul and send nuclear armed submarines to the ally's shores.

Apr 27, 2023

By Jacob J

Russia Seizes Assets of Two European Energy Companies as G-7 Mulls Tougher Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the decree legalizing the takeover of control over the assets.

Apr 26, 2023

By Jacob J

Millionaires Flee Hong Kong as Freedoms Disappear Under Chinese Grip; City's Ranking Drops

The number of millionaires living in Hong Kong fell by 27 percent between 2012 and 2023 to 129,000.

Apr 24, 2023

By IANS

Australia Says US No Longer the Unipolar Leader in Indo-Pacific; Boosts Defense to Fight China Threat

The high-level official review also said Canberra will deepen defense ties with Japan, India, Pacific and South East Asian nations.

Apr 24, 2023

By Jacob J

Biden Orders Evacuation of US Government Personnel From Sudan, Shuts Down Embassy

The President also announced that Washington is temporarily suspending operations at the US Embassy in Sudan.

Apr 23, 2023

By IANS

US House Passes Bill To Ban Trans Athletes from Competing in Girls' and Women's Sports

The bill is opposed by the Democratic-led senate, and has no chance of getting signed by President Joe Biden.

Apr 22, 2023

By Anshul Panda

China Tourism Promotion Video Features Bare-Armed Woman Dancing Inside Mosque During Ramadan

The video shows the woman, in a costume that bares her arms, twirling the prayer hall of the second largest mosque in Xinjiang.

Apr 20, 2023

By Jacob J

Who is Reza Pahlavi? Son of the Last Monarch of Israel to Visit Tel Aviv, Calls for End of Tehran Clerical Rule

According to Israel, the visit by Reza Pahlavi will help create a bridge between Israel and the Iranian people, as well as 'express joint opposition to the Ayatollah regime'.

Apr 17, 2023

By Jacob J

US Warship Sails Into Taiwan Strait in Response to China's War Games

According to the US Navy's 7th Fleet, guided-missile destroyer the USS Milius, was in Taiwan Strait to ensure the freedom of navigation in the disputed area.

Apr 17, 2023

By Jacob J

Sweden Shuts Down Embassy in Pakistan Owing to Security Concerns

Closure of the embassy has upset a number of students aspiring to study in Sweden.

Apr 13, 2023

By IANS

China Ready to Launch War Against Taiwan, Says Island's Foreign Minister

The comment came in the backdrop of China conducting, for the first time, simulated strikes on Taiwan using an aircraft carrier.

Apr 12, 2023

By Jacob J

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference after the European Union's Informal Summit in Salzburg, Austria, Sept. 20, 2018. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan/IANS)

Taiwan Wonders if Macron's Comment in China Suggests Dilution in French Commitment

Macron cautioned against being drawn into a crisis over Taiwan driven by an "American rhythm and a Chinese overreaction".

Apr 12, 2023

By Reuters

Australian Defense Forces Chief Says Region Experiencing Great Power Competition

The intelligence leak by the United States was a "serious" incident, says Angus Campbell, the chief of Australia's Defence Force.

Apr 11, 2023

By Reuters

New Expose Shows Hunter Biden's Business Partners Were Regular Visitors at White House

According to a Fox Digital expose, top associates of Hunter Biden visited the White House more than 80 times during his father's term as the VP.

Apr 11, 2023

By Jacob J

Prev 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Next