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US Policy On Taiwan Arms: Taipei says US stance unchanged

The United States “very much” understands Taiwan’s defence needs and the severe military threat posed by China, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Sunday, days after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-level talks.

The Times of India · 4h ago

Taiwan says US understands defence needs as $14 billion arms package remains on hold

Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Chen Ming-chi, emphasized that the United States is well aware of Taiwan's defense needs. Currently, Taiwan is waiting for a decision on a $14 billion arms deal, which the US has temporarily stalled. President Trump referred to this deal as a significant bargaining tool after his…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Australian backlash to datacentres is faux import from US, officials say: ‘We are not the United States’

Pro-datacentre officials argue scale of Australia’s buildout is smaller, more regulated and less damaging than in US

The Guardian - US · 12h ago

The $40 trillion U.S. national debt is smaller than Japan's relative to its economy—but economist warns America is still 'the world's largest debtor'

“Japan’s debt dynamics are fundamentally different from those of the United States … Japan is the world’s largest creditor nation. The U.S. is the world’s largest debtor.”

Fortune · 20h ago

COVID-19 cases are rising again in US: These states may see high coronavirus activity

The rise in COVID-19 cases is notably observed in the Southern and Western regions of the United States. Wastewater analysis indicates a concerning spike in viral activity, which suggests increased community transmission. Reports show infections are on the rise in 27 states, while 13 states experience a decline. With overlapping…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Colombia Ends 51-Year Iran Ties Signaling Major Foreign Policy Shift — What It Means for 1.7M US Residents

Colombia's far-right government severed 51-year-old ties with Iran on Sept. 19. Here's what it means for 1.7 million Colombian-Americans.

Latin Times · 22h ago

UN only as strong as its members want it to be: UN spokesperson Dujarric hits back at Rubio's "broken" international system charge

Recent discussions at the United Nations General Assembly focused on the effectiveness of multilateral governance. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concerns that the current international system fails to address major conflicts effectively. He emphasized that the United States will prioritize its national interests over the international order. Comments…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

Iran president says supreme leader backs new plan to reopen Hormuz

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian revealed a plan to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. This plan requires the United States to meet specific conditions, including lifting sanctions on Iranian oil. A six-member team in Iran has been granted the authority to make decisions regarding this initiative. The proposal includes…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

‘No longer trust talks with Washington’: Iran’s Pezeshkian sets red line

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran “no longer trust[s] talks with Washington” following what he described as repeated US attacks and sanctions after negotiations, drawing a clear red line over any renewed diplomatic engagement with the United States.

The Times of India · 23h ago

How Murdering Suspected Drug Smugglers Became the New Normal

A year after launching his explosive antidrug campaign, President Donald Trump routinely rains death on alleged cocaine couriers.

Reason · Sep 26