With Saudi Iran Diplomacy Is China Pushing the Us Aside in the Middle East
Sort by
Date
Items per page
-
Blinken arrives in China for talks over Russia, Taiwan, Middle East and more
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China this week for critical talks. The Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan, human rights issues and TikTok are all expected to be on the agenda. CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish has a look at where ...CBS News - Top stories - China -
April 20, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
The Israeli military is carrying out what appears to be one of its largest operations in the West Bank since October 7, while broader tensions simmer in the Middle East following strikes between Iran and Israel. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: Hamas Releases Video of Injured Israeli American Hostage
The video appeared to be the first time that Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was badly wounded in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, has been seen alive since he was taken captive.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and ...ABC News - World - China -
China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, says island entering a 'dangerous situation'
China blasted the latest package of U_S_ military assistance to Taiwan, saying such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a “dangerous situation.”ABC News - World - China -
Third Republican endorses push to oust Johnson
Politico - Politics -
Australian Journalist Says She Was Pushed Out of India
Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh separatist movement. Indian officials disputed her account.The New York Times - World - Australia -
Iran reportedly sentences dissident rapper to death for backing protests
Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been jailed for more than a year and a half for his support of protests after Mahsa Amini's death, according to local media.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Saudi Arabia's King Salman enters hospital for routine examinations, state media say
Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has entered the hospital Wednesday for what state media described as “routine examinations.”ABC News - World -
Billie Eilish, Reneé Rapp, Phoebe Bridgers: Queer women finally get their due in music
For more than half a century, the impact queer women have had on the modern music industry has gone largely unsung. That’s starting to change.NBC News - Top stories -
The least affordable metro areas for America's middle class—5 of them are in California
Creditnews Research found that the least affordable U.S. metro areas are almost entirely on the Pacific Coast.CNBC - Business - California -
TikTok’s Pro-China Tilt
A bill that will force the app’s Chinese owners to sell will soon become law.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
How Tesla's Full Robotics Push Could Change Your Company Too
Elon Musk just dropped hints about Tesla's robotaxi and humanoid robot efforts. If all goes well, both could change your workplace, and how you commute to it.Inc. - Business -
EU votes to leave energy treaty as green rules pushed through
Final plenary session of parliament sees climate legislation passed despite political and industry oppositionFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Pakistan and Iran vow to enhance efforts at a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants
Neighbors Pakistan and Iran have pledged to enhance efforts at a “united front” against Afghanistan-based militants, saying their presence poses a serious threat to regional and global securityABC News - World - Pakistan -
Hate crime against east Asian people in the UK rocketed during Covid – and it hasn’t gone away | Sarah Owen
The alarming rate of racism against people from east and south-east Asian communities is rarely discussed. Where is the strategy to tackle it?. I was elected a member of parliament in December 2019, just months before the Covid pandemic changed ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
IndyCar disqualifies Josef Newgarden for violating push to pass at St. Pete; Pato O'Ward named winner
Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin also disqualified; Will Power docked 10 points.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
China’s search for an answer to ChatGPT is just beginning
At depressed valuations, SenseTime offers a low-risk bet on a potential winnerFinancial Times - World - China -
EU launches probe of China’s medical device market
Yahoo News - World - European Union -
The insidious US measles resurgence should terrify us all
As of April 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had reported at least 125 cases in 18 states, more than doubling the total of 58 cases in all of 2023.The Hill - Politics -
The China-Russia trade friendship may not be quite what you think
Commercial ties between the two powers appear to be catching up from an abnormally low baseFinancial Times - Business - China -
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of ambitious program
China’s space agency is making final preparations to send a new crew to its space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030ABC News - Tech - China -
AfD politician to run in European elections despite aide’s alleged spying for China
Maximilian Krah will remain German far-right party’s top choice despite accusations against Jian Guo. A far-right German politician has said he will continue to run for the upcoming European parliamentary elections despite allegations that his ...The Guardian - World - China -
German security agency warns firms not to be too naive with China
Yahoo News - World - China -
Volkswagen revamps its approach in China in bid to overtake upstart EV makers
Yahoo News - World - China -
German MEP aide suspected of spying for China remanded in custody
Yahoo News - World - China -
Days Ahead of Xi's Visit, EU Investigations Add to Pressure on Strained China Relations
The EU has launched two new probes into allegations of unfair Chinese business practices, days ahead of a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Antony Blinken arrives in China with warning for Beijing over support of Russia
US secretary of state to hold talks with Chinese counterpart and most likely with President Xi Jinping. . Antony Blinken has landed in China amid a worsening rift between the world’s two most powerful countries that threatens to overshadow ...The Guardian - World - China -
Moncler Sales Beat Forecasts Amid Solid Demand in China
The Italian luxury-fashion company said revenue for the Moncler brand grew 26% in Asia.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted
Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search.The New York Times - Top stories -
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signatureABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted
Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search.The New York Times - Tech -
Buttigieg: US needs more air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said more air traffic controllers are needed to address the concerns of them being overworked. Buttigieg said the administration is requesting funding from Capitol Hill lawmakers to hire 2,000 additional ...The Hill - Politics -
TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.BBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine
The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed a national security supplemental into law, aiming to deliver critical artillery rounds and air defense munitions to Kyiv as its ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
China may have to brace for a new wave of bond defaults, S&P says
China might see a new wave of bond defaults as soon as next year — the third round in about a decade, according to an S&P Global Ratings report released Tuesday.CNBC - Business - China -
Germany cannot accept spying, says Scholz after suspected China spy arrested
Yahoo News - World - China -
The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market
Yahoo News - World - China -
German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid
Yahoo News - World - China