After China announced military exercises in six sea zones close to Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said it had no doubt what message …
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Commercial vessels have become some of the few places where Russians and Ukrainians, who make up 15 percent of the world’s 1.9 million sailors …
Continue readingPelosi’s Taiwan Visit Risks Undermining U.S. Efforts With Asian Allies
The Biden administration has spent months building an economic and diplomatic strategy in Asia to counter China, shoring up its alliances and …
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Good morning. We’re covering Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and new U.S. sanctions against allies of Vladimir Putin. Nancy Pelosi’s visit to …
Continue readingOver two dozen Republican senators laud the speaker’s Taiwan visit.
WASHINGTON — In the United States, the prospect of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan during a diplomatic trip to Asia has been politically …
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Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan carries undeniable risks. Beijing could respond by harassing U.S. Navy ships and aircraft in the area, with a …
Continue readingVin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers for 67 Years, Dies at 94
Vin Scully, who was celebrated for his mastery of the graceful phrase and his gift for storytelling during the 67 summers he served as the …
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WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to create a new entitlement program to treat veterans who may have been exposed to toxic …
Continue readingNancy Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Drawing a Sharp Response From Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House, arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday, casting aside private warnings from the Biden …
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