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Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments

Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ad campaigns — to lure federal employees to state government jobs.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces head of general staff of the armed forces

Defence minister says Ukraine ‘systematically transforming’ its military; Macron says allied security force does need Russia’s blessing. What we know on day 1,118. The Ukrainian president, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 17

HSBC and UBS expand India wealth management arms after IPO boom

Banks to offer bespoke services and cater to households outside big cities as record listings create new millionaires

Financial Times - Mar. 17

South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group

Yahoo News - Mar. 17

Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm

More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Asian defence stocks soar to record highs as Europe prepares to re-arm

Japanese and South Korean contractors gear up after Donald Trump threatens to withdraw US security umbrella

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Bangladesh security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group

Security officials in Bangladesh arrested the leader of a Rohingya insurgent group on charges of illegal entry, sabotage and terrorist activities in the South Asian nation, where there are more ...

ABC News - 6d

Armed men seen targeting group searching for relatives at cartel site

Men claiming to be Jalisco cartel members questioned the motivations of the searchers who said they had found clothing, shoes and charred bones at a ranch.

CBS News - 6d

Poland and UK discuss defence spending as Europe moves to re-arm

Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military power

Financial Times - 5d

House Democratic campaign arm says it raised more than $11.1M in February

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) said it raised more than $11.1 million during February. The haul is an improvement from the committee’s January haul, which saw the House ...

The Hill - 5d

Demands for EU joint debt as leaders seek even more cash for arms

Also in this newsletter: Does cutting aid to buy weapons make any sense?

Financial Times - 4d

From Berlin to Tokyo, the fears of a new nuclear arms race

Washington extended an atomic umbrella over its allies. Now some feel it may be time to seek their own weapons

Financial Times - 1d

Leak posed no risk to UK personnel, armed forces minister says

Luke Pollard says UK operational security remains "intact" after plans for a strike in Yemen were accidentally leaked.

BBC News - 14h

Many Chinese See a Cultural Revolution in America

People in China are expressing alarm at what looks like a familiar authoritarian turn in the United States, their longtime role model for democracy.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

DOJ claims soldiers offered documents to Chinese buyers

Two active duty soldiers and one former soldier have been arrested, accused of stealing U.S. military secrets and selling them to buyers in China in what the attorney general is calling a ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

Chinese investors privately take stakes in Musk’s companies

Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceX

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Taiwan revokes residency for Chinese TikTok influencer

Spouse of Taiwanese citizen had advocated for annexation by Beijing

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything

From video game developers to a nuclear power plant, companies across China are adopting DeepSeek’s AI models to boost stock prices and flaunt their national pride.

Wired - Mar. 12

Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America

Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla

The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.

BBC News - 1d

Chinese developer Sunac unveils unprecedented second restructuring

Move by mainland property group highlights continuing debt problems in depressed sector

Financial Times - 20h

US adds dozens of Chinese entities to export blacklist

Move marks Trump administration’s first attempt to stifle Beijing’s development of military-related technology

Financial Times - 2h

Sean Monahan Back Soon?

Sean Monahan, who was injured back on January 7th against the Pittsburgh Penguins, practiced with the main group today at Nationwide Arena. Does this indicate his return is close?

Yahoo Sports - 6d

The ‘critical minerals’ rush could result in a resource war

Labelling justifies a preference for strong-arm tactics over co-operation

Financial Times - Mar. 12

The battle for Khartoum: Sudan war comes full circle

Armed forces recapture presidential palace and central bank headquarters, but fighting is not over

Financial Times - 2d

China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says

Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Nebraska to host rising running back

Nebraska Football is set to get a visit from 2026 running back Jamal Rule. He will visit Nebraska on April 29.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Steelers bring back WR Scotty Miller

The Steelers have brought back another one of their own receivers.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Gloucester back row Taylor extends contract

Gloucester back row Harry Taylor signs a contract extension with the Premiership club.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Russia imposes fees to stem flood of low-cost Chinese cars

Moscow hardens stance as vehicle imports targeted by western sanctions overwhelm local market

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Texas official on Chinese tariffs: Running into 'little rough spell' is 'fine'

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said farmers may have a “little rough spell” under President Trump’s new tariff policies with China but the demographic should be “fine” in the long run. ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

DeepSeek AI cranks open the spigots on Chinese venture capital

DeepSeek's artificial intelligence breakthrough is stirring up China's venture capital world after three straight years of decline.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near Naked’

The unusual deployment by three navy ships over the past month has prompted a debate in Australia about its aging fleet and reliance on the United States.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Chinese authorities summon Walmart executives over Trump’s tariffs

Move comes after reports that retailer asked its suppliers to cut prices in response to US levies

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Plans for a Chinese Port in the Black Sea Roil Georgia Politics

Georgia’s government sparked an uproar by announcing that a port project on the Black Sea will be awarded to a company from China after canceling a contract with a consortium that included Western ...

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Chinese restaurant compensates patrons after diner urinates in hotpot

Shanghai police say two 17-year-olds were placed in "administrative detention" following the incident at a restaurant where diners simmer food at their own tables.

CBS News - Mar. 13