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Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 3d -
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.The New York Times - 4d -
Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against ChinaFinancial Times - 4d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 1d -
China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.CNBC - 2d -
Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan ...ABC News - 4d -
Zambia's US-based soccer stars warned off China tournament due to travel limits
Zambia's soccer federation says four of its U.S.-based players have been withdrawn from the squad set to travel to a tournament in China because of U.S. travel restrictions. The four — Barbra ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Japan Lacks a ‘Viable Option’ for Retaliating to Trump’s Tariffs
Japan has refrained from talk of striking back at U.S. tariffs. Trade experts say that is because its inflation-strained economy limits its options.The New York Times - 12h -
Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, China says talks are encouraging
Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlockedABC News - 2d -
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
North Korea slams 'conniving' U.S. over missile deal with Japan
North Korea criticized Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravating regional security risks and militarizing Japan.NBC News - 1d -
Zambia drop 4 NWSL stars, cite U.S. travel rules
The Zambia women's national team have removed their four U.S.-based players from the squad for the Yongchuan International Tournament in China due to concerns over U.S. travel measures, the Zambia ...ESPN - 4h -
A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the two countries’ ...ABC News - 3d -
Brazil in ‘privileged’ position to withstand trade war, says finance minister
Fernando Haddad maintains commodity exporter’s links to China, US and EU will shield it from protectionismFinancial Times - 4d -
Could the World Cup Become a World Snub of the U.S. Over Tariffs?
Soccer fans are a passionate group. But trade wars–and a less than warm welcome at the U.S. border–could make them rethink their travel plans.Inc. - 2d -
China says 3 Filipinos detained on spying suspicions
China says it has detained three Philippine nationals on suspicion of spyingABC News - 8h -
White House issues warning to China for war games near Taiwan
The Trump administration on Tuesday issued a warning to China after Beijing announced large-scale war games in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. The joint military drills, which were launched ...The Hill - 1d -
What to know about the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland
The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installationABC News - 6d -
Trump’s Trade War Risks Forfeiting America’s Economic Primacy
The United States has steered an economic order for 80 years based on trade and trust, making the country the world’s financial superpower. That vision is now blurred.The New York Times - 3h -
Trump Unveils a 10 Percent Blanket Tariff and a 34 Percent Reciprocal Tariff for China
The president just launched a global trade war that he says will restore American manufacturing. His critics say it will send the country into recession.Inc. - 22h -
Asian countries riven by war and disaster face some of steepest Trump tariffs
Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos hit with rates over 40% as experts say the real target is China. Business live – latest updates Analysis: Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun ...The Guardian - 11h -
Zambia cuts Barbra Banda, three other NWSL players from China games, citing Donald Trump's U.S. travel policy
Zambia will play in the Yongchuan International Tournament in China this monthCBS Sports - 21h -
Hooters files for bankruptcy but says it's "here to stay"
Hooters, the U.S.-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and "Hooters Girls" skimpy wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.CBS News - 1d -
China threatens retaliation after Trump hits it with highest U.S. tariff on any country
China said Thursday it would take all “necessary measures” to protect its legitimate interests after it was hit particularly hard by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading ...NBC News - 6h -
Military families are 'making a mistake' if they skip this tax-free retirement account, advisor says
Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 3d -
China says 3 Chinese crew members suspected of being kidnapped from a boat off Ghana are safe
China's foreign ministry says three Chinese nationals suspected of being kidnapped from a vessel off Ghana's coast are safeABC News - 3d -
US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void
As U.S. experts head to Myanmar to assist in recovery from the Southeast Asia earthquake, teams from China are filling the void.ABC News - 2d -
Tesla China-made EV sales fall 11.5% in March as competition rises
The U.S. carmaker is facing a headwinds in China, in particular mounting challenges from local rivals like BYD.CNBC - 1d -
Trump says 'we can't' do without Greenland as Vance tours territory
J.D. Vance doubled down on the administration's interest in acquiring Greenland while at the Pituffik Space Base as Donald Trump argued the U.S. "can't" do without it.ABC News - 6d -
China urges U.S. to 'immediately' cancel reciprocal tariffs, vows countermeasures
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a baseline tariff of 10% on most imported goods from global trading partners.CNBC - 13h -
Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.The New York Times - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India
Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132. China and India could be affected if Donald Trump introduces tariffs of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over
Invitational Australia & New Zealand side to play in July Players who have switched nationality will not be eligible The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks with ...The Guardian - 1d -
An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany
A company that specializes on early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone that it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of firesABC News - 6d -
China launches surprise military drills around Taiwan
Taiwan says it has detected nearly 20 vessels off its coast as Beijing orders large scale sea and air exercises and calls leaders in Taipei ‘parasites’. China has launched large-scale military ...The Guardian - 2d -
Al Udeid Air Base: A strategic asset for US power in the Gulf
Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is a strategic and fully operational hub that supports U.S. military operations across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, and relocating CENTCOM's forward ...The Hill - 1d -
'Star Wars' actor Alden Ehrenreich's mission to make L.A. a 'theater city' involves a 119-year-old trolley station
'Star Wars' actor Alden Ehrenreich bought a historic trolley station in Cypress Park and transformed it into a hub for artistic work and creativity, with the goal of making L.A. a 'theater city.'Los Angeles Times - 3d
