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Vietnam Replaces More Top Figures, Will Select New President in October
Vietnam's parliament on Monday approved another major reshuffle of senior positions in the government of the Communist-run country as it prepares to elect a new president in October, the third in less than two years....
Chinese Academic Wang Shujun Found Guilty of Working as Communist Agent to Infiltrate Democracy Movement
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) — A Chinese academic was convicted on Tuesday, Aug 6, of illegally acting as a foreign agent in the United States by collecting information about New York-based activists supporting...
US Upgrades Military Command in Japan, Warns of China Threats
The United States on Sunday, July 28 announced plans for a major revamp of its military command in Japan to deepen coordination with its ally's forces, as the two countries labelled the People's Republic of China (PRC) the "greatest strategic challenge" facing...
US Expands Sanctions on Chinese Firms Supplying Russia’s War Effort
The U.S. government announced new and vastly broadened sanctions against the Russian Federation on June 12 (Wednesday), particularly targeting Chinese companies that aid Moscow’s military industry for the war in Ukraine. Though the Sino-Russian “partnership”...
White House Directs NASA to Create Time Standard for the Moon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The White House on Tuesday (April 2) directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies, as the United States aims to set international norms...
Intel Readies for $100 Billion Spending Spree Across Four US States
SANTA CLARA, California (Reuters) — Intel is planning a $100 billion spending spree across four U.S. states to build and expand factories after securing $19.5 billion in federal grants and loans - and hopes to...
$3.8-Billion JetBlue-Spirit Merger Blocked Over Antitrust Concerns
By David Shepardson and Aatreyee Dasgupta. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — Low-cost air carriers JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines canceled their $3.8-billion merger agreement on Monday (March 4), conceding no path forward after a U.S. judge blocked...
Ukraine Outnumbered, Outgunned in Face of Relentless Russian Onslaught
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (Reuters) — As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality: they're running out of soldiers and ammunition to resist their Russian invaders. One...
Chinese Turn US Embassy Post Into ‘Wailing Wall’ for Stock Plunge
BEIJING (Reuters) — Many Chinese are venting their frustration at the slowing economy and the weak stock market in an unconventional place: the social media account of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. A post on...
US Navy Sends First Warship Through Taiwan Strait Post-Election
BEIJING (Reuters) — The United States Navy sailed its first warship through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday following presidential and parliamentary elections on the island, drawing Communist China's ire. The U.S. Navy said the...
Pentagon Says No Plans for US Withdrawal From Iraq
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — The Pentagon said on Monday, Jan. 8 that it was not currently planning to withdraw its roughly 2,500 troops from Iraq, despite Baghdad's announcement last week it would begin the process...
Tesla, Other EVs Lose Tax Credits as US Hopes to Reduce Dependency on Chinese Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on New Year Day 2024. Affected models includes the Nissan Leaf, Tesla...