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In today’s edition, Donald Trump finally gets total control of his convention, President Biden condemns violent protests, and Congress fights over the FAA reauthorization.
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US adversaries are deepening their ties
Nations including Russia and China are increasingly hosting bilateral meetings with each other.
Russian Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
Huawei research revelation reignites debate on Chinese academic collaboration
Huawei has reportedly been secretly funding research prizes in the US despite being blacklisted from access to new technology by Washington, according to Bloomberg.
REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
US says Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine war
Chemical weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction and their use is considered a war crime.
Oleksandr Ratushniak/Reuters
Israel-Hamas war raises fears of global extremist attacks
Experts point to Islamic militant groups as well as the threat from far-right extremists in the US.
Michael A. McCoy/Reuters
China declines to meet with US on nuclear arms control, US official says
Washington had been optimistic that Beijing would come back to the table for arms-control talks.
Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images
UN peacekeepers close eastern DRC base as they move to end mission
The Democratic Republic of Congo asked the UN forces to leave last year despite ongoing fighting that has displaced millions of people.
Goran Tomasevic/Reuters
Top Chinese COVID-19 scientist protests lab eviction
The Chinese scientist widely credited with being the first to sequence the COVID-19 virus’s genome claimed to have been “evicted” from his Shanghai lab.
Hopes grow for ceasefire deal in Israel-Hamas war
Diplomats believe Israel and Hamas are edging towards an agreement that could see a temporary end to hostilities.
Semaforum with Joseph Cox: ‘I was just blown away by its audacity’
“Dark Wire” author Joseph Cox talks about the biggest sting operation in history.
Xi due in Europe as continent split on political rivalry between Washington and Beijing
Europe finds itself in a conundrum as leaders clash on Chinese green tech overcapacity and their security reliance on Washington.
Ukrainian forces forced to retreat from part of eastern front
An infusion of aid from the US could address some of Ukraine’s supply shortages, but officials have questioned whether it will be enough.
Israel’s allies renew push for Gaza ceasefire as fears mount over Rafah invasion
More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in the nearly seven-month-long Israel-Hamas war.
US military begins construction on Gaza pier
The safety of the site has been questioned after IDF soldiers and UN officials came under mortar fire.
China orders hotels to scrap facial recognition over privacy fears
Cities in China are banning hotels from using facial recognition, a sign that the government is recognizing the public’s privacy concerns.
Israel set to invade Rafah as Egypt fears influx of refugees
Israel appears set to start military operations in southern Gaza despite widespread misgivings among its allies.
EU, UN call for probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals
The graves have added to fears of human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip.
UK announces ‘biggest defense budget boost in a generation’
The UK has pledged to spend 2.5% of GDP on defense by 2030, although some analysts question where the money will come from.
US prepares to sanction China over its support for Russian war effort
Washington is drafting sanctions against some Chinese banks, according to The Wall Street Journal.