Yellen Shares Concerns Over China’s Treatment of U.S. Companies
During her first day of meetings in Beijing, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen criticized punitive measures the Chinese government has taken against American firms.
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U.S.-Iran Stand-Off Hints of Old “Tanker War”
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING – Less than a month ago, with global attention fixed on the Ukrainian offensive, U.S. Admiral James Stavridis (ret.) sought to open […] More
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Hong Kong Targets Dissidents Overseas With Bounties
The rewards of $128,000 for information leading to the prosecution of dissidents who have fled Hong Kong reflect stepped-up pressure to intimidate activists beyond the reach of the government.
Exclusive Interview: The Big Quantum Arms Race
SUBSCRIBER+ EXPERT INTERVIEW – The shift from quantum potential to quantum practicality seems to be inching ever closer to reality. With Google researchers claiming breakthrough after breakthrough, and […] More
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Your Tuesday Briefing: Israel’s Assault on Jenin
Also, the U.S. Treasury Secretary will visit Beijing.
Millions swelter under extreme heat as climate crisis tightens grip on US – as it happened
Heat dome of high pressure hovers over Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma as thousands remain without power in Chicago with heavy rains knocking down trees and power linesThe heating of the earth’s atmosphere and oceans by the burning of fossil fuels made t…
Weather tracker: Toronto and New York ranked most polluted from Canada wildfires
High concentration of particulate matter has led to health officials distributing masks and advising people to stay indoorsMore than 500 fires have been raging across Canadian provinces for nearly a month, spreading an orange-brown haze across eastern …
Your Friday Briefing: Top U.S. Court Rules Against Affirmative Action
Also, more protests in France and a backlash at Shein.
Pakistan vows to counter Indo-US defense cooperation
Islamabad has conveyed its strong reservations to Washington for its deepening defence ties with New Delhi, viewing the development as a direct threat to the country’s security interests.
Two dead in shooting outside US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A shooting incident outside the US Consulate in the Saudi port city of Jeddah has left two people dead — a Nepalese security guard and the gunman who initially opened fire. US and Saudi officials have confirmed the incident as investigations continue …