US Sanctions Chinese, Pakistani Companies Over Military Links
A federal agency said the entities helped with smuggling U.S. technologies to support weapons programs in China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia. U.S. sanctions took...
China Blockade Would Be Act of War, Taiwan Defense Minister Says
TAIPEI—China’s communist regime would be committing an act of war should it decide to impose a blockade on Taiwan, Taipei’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo...
Democratic Senator Baldwin Urges USTR to Take up China Tariff Petition Over Fentanyl Crisis
Wisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin on Wednesday urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to investigate China’s alleged role in the fentanyl crisis after a...
US Has Evidence North Korean Troops Are in Russia, Austin Says
The U.S. defense secretary said it would be a ’very serious issue’ if North Korean troops join the Russian war effort in Ukraine. U.S....
Floods in Philippines Kill at Least 9 and Trap Others on Roofs as Storm Approaches
MANILA, Philippines—Torrential rain set off by an approaching tropical storm swamped the eastern Philippines with widespread flooding that killed at least nine people, trapped...
New Zealand in the Crosshairs of US Intelligence Leak Investigation
It appears New Zealand is caught up in the investigation of a leak of classified documents that contain the US’s assessment of Israeli plans...
Taiwan Rejects South Africa’s Demand to Move de Facto Embassy From Capital
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said it has protested South Africa’s request while preparing for the ‘worst-case scenario.’ Taiwan’s foreign ministry said on Oct. 22 it...
Japanese Police Chief Apologizes to Man Acquitted After 50 Years on Death Row
TOKYO—A Japanese police chief on Monday apologized in person to Iwao Hakamada for his decades-long suffering that started from an overbearing investigation and wrongful...
House Republicans Probe Alleged Use of Chinese Machinery at Los Alamos National Laboratory
House Republicans have requested information from the Department of Energy (DOE) about a top United States research facility allegedly using equipment linked to the...