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US Navy Deploys Four Warships East of Taiwan as Pelosi Heads to Taipei

As US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi headed to Taipei on Tuesday amid intensifying warnings from China, four US warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters east of the island on "routine" deployments. The carrier USSR Ronald Reagan had transited the South China Sea and was currently…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022

US Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Taipei

HONG KONG: As US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi headed to Taipei on Tuesday amid intensifying warnings from China, four US warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters east of the island on "routine" deployments.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022

Saudi Shura Signs MoU with Moroccan Parliament Chambers

Saudi Shura Council signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with the two chambers of the Moroccan parliament aimed at providing a framework for boosting cooperation and interaction. A statement by the Moroccan Council of Advisors announced that the MoU was signed by Speaker Al-Naam Mayara and Chairman of Shura Council…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022

Taiwan premier 'warmly welcomes' foreign guests when asked about Pelosi visit

Taiwan's premier on Tuesday reiterated that Taiwan "warmly welcomes" foreign guests, ahead of a potential visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that China claims as its own.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit

TAIPEI: US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive in Taipei later on Tuesday, people briefed on the matter said, as several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait, a source told Reuters.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2022

Several Chinese warplanes fly close to median line of Taiwan Strait - source

Several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday morning, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, as tensions mounted on news U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan during the day.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

Pelosi arrives in Taiwan vowing U.S. commitment; China enraged

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday on a trip she said shows an unwavering American commitment to the Chinese-claimed self-ruled island, but China condemned the highest-level U.S. visit in 25 years as a threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

Voting in Missouri’s Aug. 2 primary election

Missouri’s statewide primary election is scheduled for Aug. 2, 2022. Here is what you need to know about voting in the primary: 

Ballotpedia · Aug 1, 2022

Morning mail: interest rate rise looms, space debris hits farm, Beyoncé cuts offensive lyric

Tuesday: Economists are predicting the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates from 1.35% to 1.85%. Plus: Beyoncé called out over ableist term

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022

China's U.N. envoy says Pelosi visit to Taiwan would undermine U.S./China ties

China's envoy to the United Nations said on Monday that a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan would undermine China-U.S. relations.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022