U.S. Seeks to Block Recovery of Titanic Artifacts
Washington has gone to court to become a party to the salvage case involving the famous liner so it can stop any expedition it deems objectionable.
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TikTok’s U.S. Future Still in Limbo as Commerce Secretary Visits China
Gina Raimondo, who is in China this week, has said banning TikTok could “lose every voter under 35, forever.”
U.S. and China Agree to Broaden Talks in Bid to Ease Tensions
During a visit to Beijing, Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, said the two sides would meet to discuss export restrictions and intellectual property, among other issues.
Russia Charges Former U.S. Consulate Worker With Collecting War Information
Robert Shonov, a Russian national, faces up to eight years in prison. The U.S. said the allegations against him are “wholly without merit.”
Haiti Gang Shoots at Protesters, Killing Several in Port-au-Prince
The shooting reflects escalating tensions as vigilante groups push back against gangs in areas around Port-au-Prince.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Faces a Wide Range of Issues in China
From tourism to advanced technology, here are the topics that are dominating the secretary’s visit to China this week.
A Former French President Gives a Voice to Obstinate Russian Sympathies
Remarks by Nicolas Sarkozy have raised fears that Europe’s pro-Putin chorus may grow louder as Ukraine’s plodding counteroffensive puts pressure on Western resolve.
The BRICS Group Announces New Members, Expanding Its Reach
Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia have been invited to join the club of emerging nations, strengthening its role as a geopolitical alternative to Western-led forums.
North Korea’s 2nd Satellite Launch Fails to Reach Orbit
The rocket failure was an embarrassment for the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, who badly needed a morale booster for his people.
China Works to Expand its Sway in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, pitches his country as a leader of the developing world, rallying support for an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global order.