How the Us Is Boosting Military Alliances to Counter China
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US and Philippines to take military drills into contested South China Sea
Expanded annual exercises likely to further strain ties with Beijing after clashes between coast guardsFinancial Times - World - China -
$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will 'boost confidence' in region: president-elect
Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te says an $8 billion defense package approved by the U.S. House over the weekend will “strengthen the deterrence against authoritarianism in the West Pacific ally chain," in a reference to key rival ChinaABC News - World -
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine
After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
How much Americans in their 40s have in their 401(k)s—and how to boost it
Although many Americans in their 40s are getting closer to retirement age, they don't have much saved. Here's how to get on track.CNBC - Business -
Military court convicts US sailor of attempted espionage
A military court convicted a Navy sailor based in Japan on Friday for attempted espionage. Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini, a fire controlman, was charged with eight espionage-related counts in February for allegedly providing documents to an ...The Hill - Politics -
Head of NASA Says China Is Hiding Military Experiments in Space
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Germany detained three people suspected of spying on sensitive military technology for China.
Germany detained three people suspected of spying on sensitive military technology for China.The Wall Street Journal - World -
TechScape: No WhatsApp in China, no TikTok in the US, and the return of Llama
In this week’s newsletter: While Apple removed the platform from App Stores without a squeak of public protest, its battle with the EU rages on. Plus, how a ban in the US could change TikTok everywhere. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your ...The Guardian - World - China -
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.BBC News - Top stories -
Explosion Hits Iraqi Military Base Used by Iran-backed Armed Group
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Babylon Province, south of Baghdad.The New York Times - World -
US House approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine after months of stalling
Ukrainian president thanks America after Speaker Mike Johnson secures bipartisan support for funding Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. After months of stalling, the US House of Representatives finally approved more than $61bn worth of military ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger
U.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timelineABC News - World -
Ukraine war briefing: US funding to rearm Ukrainian military finally a reality
Kremlin’s push for territory before western aid arrives; Ukraine pulls consular services from potential conscripts living abroad. What we know on day 791 . The US Senate voted resoundingly on Tuesday to approve $95bn in wartime aid for Ukraine and ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed BeijingABC News - World - China -
US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed BeijingABC News - Top stories - China -
US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment
AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to shore up confidenceFinancial Times - Business - China -
US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment
AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to shore up confidenceFinancial Times - World - China -
China Used Resellers to Obtain Recently Banned Nvidia Chips
Super Micro, Dell servers bought by Chinese universities and institutescontained advanced chipssubject to a widening U.S. tech export ban.Inc. - Business - China -
Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia’s military during this week's visit
He is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over this matter, when he is in Shanghai and Beijing from April 24-26.CNBC - Business - China -
Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia’s military during visit this week
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will warn China about its support for Russia’s military during his visit to the country this week, the State Department said.NBC News - Top stories - China -
3 Germans arrested on suspicion of spying for China, transferring info on potential military tech
Yahoo News - World -
3 Germans arrested on suspicion of spying for China, transferring info on potential military tech
Three people suspected of spying for China and arranging to transfer information on technology with potential military uses have been arrested in GermanyABC News - World -
Alliance South Down MLA Patrick Brown resigns
The party said Mr Brown, first elected in 2022, was quitting due to "personal reasons".BBC News - Top stories -
How the secret of sleep keeps us awake
Businesses can keep exploiting our tiredness while scientists seek to explain the mechanics of itFinancial Times - Business -
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
Israel denounces Biden administration move to blacklist IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalionFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
Israel denounces Biden administration move to blacklist IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalionFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
Israeli leaders are harshly criticizing an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli militaryABC News - World - Israel -
Beijing warns against flexing of ‘gunboat muscles’ as US and Philippines begin military drills
The annual Balikatan, or ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ drills will for the first time take place outside of the Philippines’ territorial waters . A Chinese military official has warned against countries flexing “gunboat muscles”, as the Philippines and ...The Guardian - World -
Johnson careens toward uncharted speaker territory
If the speaker can wade through the conservative blowup over Ukraine aid, even his critics predict he might be able to hold on until November.Politico - Politics -
House passes more measures countering Iran following attack on Israel
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Sony's over-the-counter hearing aids are up to $300 off
Save money on Sony's latest over-the-counter hearing aids.CBS News - Top stories -
Israelis support more measured response to Iran if action would threaten their alliances
A recent Hebrew University poll found that 74% of Israelis oppose a major retaliatory strike on Iran, following its drone and missile attack, if it would harm Israel security alliances with other allies, including the U.S. Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Israelis support more measured response to Iran if action would threaten their alliances
A recent Hebrew University poll found that 74% of Israelis oppose a major retaliatory strike on Iran, following its drone and missile attack, if it would harm Israel security alliances with other allies, including the U.S. Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - World - Iran -
Earn Alliance launches Challenges to help with Web3 game discovery
Earn Alliance, the Web3 game aggregator and discovery platform, has launched a new discovery tool dubbed Challenges.VentureBeat - Tech -
How Mexico’s ‘kabuki pantomime’ fails to stop US-bound migrants
Dysfunction and corruption are disrupting efforts to stem the flow of people towards AmericaFinancial Times - World -
How Mexico’s ‘kabuki pantomime’ fails to stop US-bound migrants
Dysfunction and corruption are disrupting efforts to stem the flow of people towards AmericaFinancial Times - Business -
How might new US aid change the war in Ukraine?
Russian invasion has gained ground in 2024 as Ukraine ran out of artillery, but a $61bn US aid package finally looks imminent. After the US House of Representatives on Saturday approved a $61bn aid package for Ukraine, Dan Sabbagh looks at what it ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.CBS News - Top stories -
How Tabloids Used ‘Catch-and-Kill’ to Trade on Secrets of Celebrities
The term was coined by tabloid editors for buying the rights to stories for the purpose of ensuring the information never becomes public. Donald J. Trump was a beneficiary.The New York Times - Top stories -
Verizon Results Boosted by Price Increases
Revenue rose slightly last quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World