Actions involve the U.S. territory of Guam. A report from “Five Eyes” intelligence (an alliance of the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, plus Japan and India)…
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Debt Ceiling Talks Reach Impasse
House negotiators report no progress as they leave a meeting with White House team. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy of California and his hand-picked debt ceiling negotiator, …
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President Biden Moving Slightly on Debt Ceiling
Top federal leaders move to avoid a financial default. Following an event in New York City, President Joe Biden stated he is willing to negotiate spending cuts with…
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Trade Representative Seeks to Strengthen Asian Economic Cooperation
She met with partners and peers in Tokyo and Manila. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan last week, highlighting her goals of…
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G7 Diplomats Meet in Hiroshima
The group addressed aggressive nations, the global economy, and climate change. Diplomats representing the U.S., the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the EU, known as the…
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U.S.-Philippines to Hold Large Joint Military Drill
The annual Balikatan drill taps the most troops since 2015. Commanding General of the Philippine Army, Lt. General Romeo Brawner gave a briefing regarding the annual joint military…
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Commerce Secretary Meets with Japanese Minister
Leaders discuss Japan’s advanced semiconductor production. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently met with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura in Washington regarding the…
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All Travelers from China Face Mandatory COVID Test
U.S. will implement COVID screening starting January 5. President Biden’s administration has announced that passengers on flights coming to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau will have…
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North Korea Fires Another Missile
That nation also issues a warning to U.S. and its allies. President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea during his time in Cambodia…
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Pentagon Provides Update on Military Maneuvers
A briefing was provided on two current international exercises. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder held a press briefing on the Pentagon’s current operations. General…
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