International Relations
Pentagon estimates cost of new nuclear missiles at $95.8B
The Pentagon has raised to $95.8 billion the estimated cost of fielding a new fleet of land-based nuclear missiles to replace the Minuteman 3 arsenal that has operated continuously for 50 years
Japan exports fall amid slow recovery from pandemic downturn
Japan has reported its exports fell at a slower pace in September in a sign that trade damage from the coronavirus pandemic is easing
Japan's pragmatic new PM pushes Abe's vision on SE Asia trip
Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, has left on his first overseas foray since taking over from his former boss Shinzo Abe last month, heading to Vietnam and Indonesia
On Asia trip, Japan's pragmatic new PM pushes Abe's vision
Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, has left on his first overseas foray since taking over from his former boss Shinzo Abe last month, heading to Vietnam and Indonesia
White House rejects Putin response to US arms control offer
The White House is rejecting Russia's response to a proposal that the New START nuclear arms treaty be extended by one year, coupled with a broader limit on U.S. and Russian weapons
Nebraska Sen. Sasse rips Trump over COVID-19, foreign policy
Republican U_S_ Sen_ Ben Sasse of Nebraska has told constituents that President Donald Trump mocks Christian evangelicals in private and “kisses dictators’ butts.”
The Latest: Pence rallies Hispanic voters in Florida
Vice President Mike Pence is rallying Hispanic voters in Florida by highlighting President Donald Trump’s record opposing socialist leaders across Latin America
Philippines lifts ban on South China Sea energy exploration
The Philippine president has approved the lifting of a ban on oil and gas exploration in or near disputed areas of the South China Sea that was imposed six years ago because of escalating territorial tensions with China
China tracks US Navy ship's passage through Taiwan Strait
China says it tracked a U.S. Navy warship as it passed through the Taiwan Strait and has its forces in the area on high alert
Iowa Supreme Court sides with GOP over absentee ballot forms
Iowa’s highest court is upholding a state directive that was used to invalidate tens of thousands of absentee ballot requests mailed to voters pre-filled with their personal information