<strong>China’s Search for Allies</strong>

China’s Search for Allies

Is Beijing Building a Rival Alliance System? By Patricia M. Kim The United States’ network of alliances has long been a central pillar of its foreign policy—and, as competition with…

Japan’s economy shrinks exponentially

Supply chain snags cause financial contraction despite restriction ease Japan's economy contracted much faster than expected in the third quarter as global supply disruptions hit exports and business spending plans…
Support for Australian PM hits 18-month low

Support for Australian PM hits 18-month low

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's personal approval rating has fallen to its lowest level in 18 months, a widely watched poll showed on Monday. A Newspoll conducted for The Australian…
US military defends airstrike

US military defends airstrike

Civilian deaths in Syria were covered up: NYT probe The US Central Command said Sunday that a 2019 airstrike that killed civilians in Syria was "legitimate," after a New York…

‘Grasp the urgency’

After smoke drifts east, US eyes spending billions to curb wildfire threat Billowing smoke from wildfires was so thick over the summer that it blocked out mountain views in the…