Your Thursday Briefing: Bank Fears Resurface
Also, South Korea’s leader visits Japan and Russia gears up for more cyberattacks.
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US senators introduce resolution on human rights record in Saudi Arabia
US senators have introduced a resolution that could force the White House to critically appraise Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and possibly reassess Washington’s security assistance for Riyadh.
U.S. Drone Downed over the Black Sea: What We Know
The incident was the first known physical contact between the Russian and American militaries since the war in Ukraine began.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A Downed U.S. Drone
Also, U.S. markets seem to stabilize and Xi Jinping tightens his control over China’s economy.
Your Tuesday Briefing: A U.S. Banking Crisis
Also, Russia is set to face war crimes charges and China’s new premier seeks to reassure investors.
Trump’s national security advisor: Biden admin ‘sitting still’ amid growing China-Russia-Iran influence
President Joe Biden’s administration is doing nothing to counteract steps by China, Russia and their allies to work more closely together, jeopardizing US interests and undermining its global influence, former White House National Security Adviser Joh…
Interpreting the Week’s Most Important Stories
The larger themes behind the protests in Israel, the U.K.’s tough new immigration plan and a fight over U.S. labor unions.
American Support for Closing Military Bases Abroad May Depend on How You Ask
Economic concerns and changing threats may warrant the consolidation of bases but not necessarily the reduction of military presence.
Your Friday Briefing: Australia’s U.S. Nuclear Submarine Deal
Also, Russia hits targets across Ukraine.
Mexicans Question Government’s Swift Response to Attack on Americans
Many noted the coordinated action after four Americans were kidnapped, and two killed, in a country where crimes against Mexicans get far less attention.