International Relations
Asian shares rise on optimism on economic data, earnings
Asian shares are mostly higher as investors welcome encouraging economic data and quarterly earnings reports from big companies
After Taiwan, Pelosi in S. Korea to meet political leaders
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is meeting top South Korean political leaders in Seoul after she concluded her high-profile visit to Taiwan by renewing Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to defending democracy on the self-governing island despite vehement protests from China
Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO 95-1, rebuking Russia
U.S. Senators delivered an overwhelming bipartisan vote ratifying NATO membership for Finland and Sweden
Senate moves to decisive vote adding Sweden, Finland to NATO
Senators are moving toward what's expected to be an overwhelming bipartisan vote ratifying NATO membership for Finland and Sweden
US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan
U.S.-China relations are teetering on a precipice after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
US ambassador to Japan warns of Chinese economic coercion
The U.S. ambassador in Tokyo says his government is working with Japan and other likeminded countries to counter Chinese attempts to use its economic might to force political change around the world
Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
American basketball star Brittney Griner is back in court for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release
Pompeo to headline fundraiser in early-voting South Carolina
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is headlining a major gathering of Republicans in South Carolina as he considers a 2024 White House bid
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Brittney Griner's trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy
Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy