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A Controversial Dinner with Janet Yellen Sparks Nationalist Backlash in China
July 10, 2023 at 04:55PM A recent gathering of Chinese female economists and entrepreneurs with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has ignited a wave of criticism from online nationalists. The online backlash centers around accusations of the attendees betraying their country by associating with a U.S. official. This incident highlights the delicate nature of China-U.S. relations
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Political Turmoil in the Netherlands: Exploring the Implications
July 10, 2023 at 04:35PM The political landscape in the Netherlands took an unexpected turn as Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government dissolved amidst disagreements over migration policy. Following weeks of discussions on asylum policy, Prime Minister Rutte presented his coalition partners with non-negotiable demands involving limiting the right to family reunions for refugees from
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Janet Yellen’s Beijing Visit Signals Hope for Economic Guardrails Amidst U.S.-China Rivalry
July 10, 2023 at 01:00PM Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent two-day visit to Beijing marked a significant step towards containing the escalating economic rivalry between the United States and China. While the military aspect of the relationship remains strained, Yellen’s high-profile engagement offered hope for establishing guardrails in economic competition. During the extensive 10-hour meetings
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The Thorny Issue of Ukraine’s NATO Membership Aspirations
July 10, 2023 at 07:38PM As the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, draws near, one pressing matter that will take center stage is Ukraine’s long-standing aspirations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Established in 1949 during the Cold War, NATO is a defense alliance comprising 31 countries committed to mutual military support in
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A Royal Encounter: Joe Biden Meets King Charles as Prelude to NATO Summit
July 10, 2023 at 08:36PM As the world anticipates the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, the United States President, Joe Biden, made a notable pit stop in the United Kingdom. Arriving in London on Sunday, President Biden’s visit includes a noteworthy meeting with King Charles at Windsor Castle. On Monday afternoon, King Charles will warmly
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U.S. Drone Strike Kills ISIS Leader in Syria amid Harassment by Russian Jets
July 09, 2023 at 11:13PM In recent developments on the battlefield in Syria, a high-ranking Islamic State (ISIS) leader was eliminated in a U.S. drone strike. The operation took place just hours after American Reaper drones encountered harassing incidents involving Russian military jets over the western region of the country. The U.S. Defense Department has
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