Tag: china
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Indian scientists appeal to PM for COVID-19 data
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, Indian scientists are appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release data on the virus. They say they have been unable to get information that would allow them predict how many beds, oxygen or intensive care facilities would be needed. The Associated Press has the story: Facing humanitarian crisis…
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Biden’s speech: Jobs, spending, raising taxes
Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress focused considerably on his expensive infrastructure program. He also mentioned “jobs” 43 times and admitted that taxes will need to be raised on the wealthy in order to pay for everything. The Associated Press has the story: Biden’s first speech to a joint session of Congress…
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SEALS’ priority changing away from counterterrorism
As the U.S. begins removing troops from Afghanistan, the Navy SEALs’ priority will be to focus more on world threats, such as from China and Russia. This will change how and where they fight. The Associated Press has the story: U.S. Navy Seals pivot to threats from global powers over terrorism WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten…
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Myanmar protests continue despite peace agreement
Although Southeast Asian leaders recently came to a “five-point consensus” on the violence in Myanmar, young people continue to defiantly rally in the streets of Yangon. Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government was not included in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ junta. The Associated Press has the story: Demonstrations continue in Myanmar despite ASEAN junta…
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Leaked recording reveals Iranian secrets
A recording of Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has been leaked revealing that Russia allegedly wants to stop the U.S. and Iran from reentering the 2015 nuclear deal. Zarif warned the interviewer that this is so sensitive that “You definitely can never release this part.” The Associated Press has the story: Legitimate secret recording…
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Global leaders cooperate with Biden on climate change
Although Russia and China have had chilly relations with the new Biden administration, they put aside those differences in a virtual summit hosted by Biden to pledge cooperation with the new effort under Biden to reduce fossil fuel usage. However, both nations did not go so far as to pledge specific reductions. Biden has proposed…
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Indonesian submarine disappears with 53 on board
The KRI Nanggala 402, an Indonesian submarine that was rehearsing for a missile-firing exercise, lost contact with authorities after being granted clearance to dive. Indonesia has a history of conflict with Chinese vessels, prompting Indonesia to increase its forces in recent years. The Associated Press has the story: Indonesian military submarine goes missing while rehearsing…
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Human Rights Watch wants UN to investigate China
Human Rights Watch asked the United Nations on Monday to look into reports of abuse against Uyghur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region. The U.S. has said genocide is taking there, where authorities have detained over a million people in camps, instituting forced labor and forced birth control. The Associated Press has the story: Prominent human…
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Egypt, Turkey and the Real China Challenge
Development or democracy? Biden’s International Priorities On April 6, 2021, Turkey released imprisoned Turkish Journalist Ahmet Altan after a European court ruled his civil rights were violated. Mr. Altan spent more than four year in prison for allegedly taking part in the failed coup of 2016. Turkish officials claim that the Turkish judiciary is independent…