The statement made in response to the report estimating new rates of modern slavery. The International Labor Organization released their updated “Global Estimates of Modern Slavery” earlier this…
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Speaker Pelosi Denounces Chinese Military Over Taiwan
China has been conducting live fire drills near the island nation. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded Friday to live military drills being conducted by China around Taiwan. She…
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Former Prime Minister of Japan Assassinated
Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday during a campaign speech in the city of Nara. Japan’s…
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President Commits $200B to Global Infrastructure Plan
Plan would counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. President Biden is meeting with the G7 nations in Germany. He announced the launch of a partnership for global infrastructure,…
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Deputy Secretary of State to Travel to Pacific
Will visit Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Laos. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will be traveling throughout South East Asia from June 5 to 14.…
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Russia and China Hold Joint Drill
Display of military airpower occurred during President Biden’s trip to Japan. On Tuesday, during President Biden’s trip to Asia, Russia and China flew a joint military exercise that…
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President Meets with Indo-Pacific Leaders
Russian invasion of Ukraine a key topic. President Biden met with the leaders of Japan, Australia, and India for a second in-person summit of the Indo-Pacific Quad countries. While…
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Treasury Secretary Expects EU to Further Aid Ukraine
Secretary Yellen attends bank meetings Thursday and Friday. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveled to Germany and Poland this week to meet with G7 finance ministers and central bank…
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President Takes Four-Day Trip to Asia
South Korea and Japan are on his schedule. President Joe Biden departed Thursday on his first trip to Asia since taking office. His four-day trip that includes Seoul,…
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Pentagon Confirms North Korea Missile Launch
South Korea and Japan alerted globe to the event. A week ago, Japanese and South Korean officials said that North Korea launched a missile into the Sea of…
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