International Relations

Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity
Aug 5, 2022

Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity

The Kremlin says it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue


China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit
Aug 5, 2022

China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit

China says it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the U.S. on a range of issues from climate change to military relations and anti-narcotics efforts in retaliation for a visit this week to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi


China sanctions Pelosi, sends 100 warplanes to Taiwan drills
Aug 5, 2022

China sanctions Pelosi, sends 100 warplanes to Taiwan drills

China says more than 100 warplanes and 10 warships have taken part in joint live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan over the past two days


Pelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan
Aug 5, 2022

Pelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there


The AP Interview: Samantha Power vs. food crisis, Russia
Aug 5, 2022

The AP Interview: Samantha Power vs. food crisis, Russia

Samantha Power's job as the top official in charge of U.S. food aid includes a new task since Russia invaded Ukraine — countering Russia's messages abroad


Japan PM meets Pelosi, calls China drills 'grave problem'
Aug 5, 2022

Japan PM meets Pelosi, calls China drills 'grave problem'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says that China’s military exercises aimed at Taiwan represent a “grave problem” that threatens regional peace and security after five ballistic missiles launched as part of the drills landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone


WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years
Aug 4, 2022

WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling


WNBA's Griner apologizes as Russian court prepares verdict
Aug 4, 2022

WNBA's Griner apologizes as Russian court prepares verdict

American basketball star Brittney Griner apologized to her family and teams as a Russian court heard closing arguments in her drug possession trial said it expected to deliver a verdict Thursday


Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence for Griner
Aug 4, 2022

Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence for Griner

Russian prosecutors have asked a court outside Moscow to sentence American basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison on cannabis possession charges


In S. Korea, Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China
Aug 4, 2022

In S. Korea, Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China

After infuriating China over her trip to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met South Korean political leaders in Seoul but avoided making public comments on relations with Beijing and Taipei that could further increase regional tensions


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