Biden Focuses on Domestic Issues in State of the Union Despite Global Tensions
Mr. Biden is proud of reshaping foreign policy to focus on superpower conflict, but knows it is jobs and energy prices that voters want to hear about.
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After Spy Balloon Clash, U.S.-China Tensions Loom Over Biden’s Speech
The president has taken steps meant to limit China’s technological advancement and bolster military forces in the Asia-Pacific region.
Russia Pays a Bloody Price for Small Gains in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
After Spy Balloon Incident, China Rejects Pentagon’s Request to Speak
Chinese officials rejected a request from the U.S. defense secretary to speak with his counterpart after an American fighter jet shot down a Chinese spy balloon.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Quake’s Death Toll Soars
Also, China’s balloon spin and Russia’s mounting losses.
China Tries to Play Down Balloon Dispute With Censorship and Memes
Chinese propaganda also appears to be walking a fine line: looking tough for the crowd at home, without further derailing relations with the United States.
Kamala Harris Announces Funding to Address Migration Crisis
The vice president said private companies had pledged almost $1 billion to support communities in Central America.
Turkey Earthquake: Governments Are Sending Rescue Teams and Offers of Aid
European Union countries dispatched search and rescue teams, and the United States said it was “ready to provide any and all needed assistance” to Turkey.
China’s Balloon Dispute Aims Attention at Xi’s Leadership
The flap with the United States raises concerns about how China wields its power in a climate where one wrong move could set off an accidental conflict.
U.S. Navy Divers Work to Recover Debris From Chinese Spy Balloon as Diplomacy Dwindles
The effort off the coast of South Carolina is expected to take days, and Navy and Coast Guard ships have been sent to the scene. U.S. officials are watching for retaliation from China.