How Space Became the Next ‘Great Power’ Contest Between the U.S. and China
Beijing’s rush for antisatellite arms began 15 years ago. Now, it can threaten the orbital fleets that give the United States military its [...]
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Seoul eager to rebuild ties with US but challenges remain
SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in was effusive in his congratulatory message to his new counterpart in the United States. “America is [...]
Intelligence chief first Biden nominee to get US Senate approval
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The US Senate voted on Wednesday (Jan 20) to confirm former CIA official Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, [...]
The Biden administration: The road ahead for Asia
United States President Joe Biden is an old friend of Singapore, Asean and Asia. He knows this region well and has a personal [...]
'Big thing': Taiwan praises US move to lift restrictions on ties
TAIPEI (REUTERS) – The US lifting of restrictions on interactions with Taiwanese officials is a “big thing”, Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said [...]
State Dept. Moves to Ease Restrictions on Meeting With Taiwan Officials
WASHINGTON — The United States said on Saturday that it would relax its restrictions on interactions between American officials and their counterparts in [...]
Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List
State Department officials have drawn up a proposal to designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, a final-hour foreign policy move that [...]
How a Long Insurgency Plays Into Trump’s Move on Morocco
President Trump’s decision to endorse Moroccan control of Western Sahara puts the United States once again at odds with world opinion, as it [...]
US House votes to open doors to Hong Kong residents
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The House of Representatives voted Monday (Dec 7) to welcome Hong Kong residents to live temporarily in the United States, [...]
Opinion | The Moment to Rethink U.S.-Saudi Ties
More from our inbox: To the Editor: Re “Saudis Brace for a Less Friendly White House” (front page, Nov. 21): President-elect Joe Biden’s [...]