Russia accuses US of ‘destabilisation’ over Pelosi Taiwan trip The likely imminent visit by the US House speaker to the self-ruled island claimed by China has drawn Beijing’s ire. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2022
Incoming RFL president Sir Lindsay Hoyle vows to ‘make a real difference’ The 65-year-old Speaker of the House of Commons will in December replace Clare Balding, who has held the honorary position since July 2020. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit sparks war fears between US and China - conflict explained Disagreements between the US and China over the future of Taiwan is nothing new. It believes the island is part of 'One China' and has said it is willing to use military force to get it back Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022
Russia backs China over 'provocative' Pelosi visit to Taiwan Russia backed China on Tuesday over an expected visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, warning Washington that such a provocative trip would put the United States on a collision course with Beijing. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
China bans 35 Taiwanese food exporters in warning ahead of Pelosi visit China has suspended imports from 35 Taiwanese exporters of biscuits and pastries since Monday, in a warning salvo to the self-governed island ahead of a potential visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
US ambassador to Japan warns of Chinese economic coercion The U.S. ambassador in Tokyo says his government is working with Japan and other likeminded countries to counter Chinese attempts to use its economic might to force political change around the world The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
First Thing: al-Qaida leader killed in US drone strike, Joe Biden says President ordered strike on Kabul safe house in Afghanistan during high-level meeting, administration says. Plus, space debris found in Australia The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022
Milestones in relations between the U.S., China and Taiwan U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, drawing sharp warnings from Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
Russian state TV calls for Kremlin to unleash Satan-2 'unstoppable' hypersonic missiles Russia continues to face widespread condemnation for its brutal attack on Ukraine. Some in the West are calling for the country to be branded a state-sponsor of terrorism, including US Speaker Nancy Pelosi Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022
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
Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan as China threatens military action TAIPEI: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to land in Taiwan on Tuesday evening in defiance of Chinese threats, a trip that would make her the highest-ranking American politician to visit the island in 25 years. The Times of India · 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
U.S. jet that flew Pelosi to Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur A U.S. air force jet that flew U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Malaysia has left the capital Kuala Lumpur, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24 and Reuters witnesses. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
U.S. Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Taipei Four U.S. warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters east of Taiwan on what the U.S. Navy called routine deployments on Tuesday amid Chinese anger over U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit the island. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022 WW3 fears after Chinese warplanes soar close to Taiwan border as tensions boil over US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to land in Taipei, Taiwan's capital, later today amid what Washington calls Chinese "sabre rattling" over the visit
Reuters · Aug 2, 2022 China says it is in communication with U.S. over Pelosi's expected Taiwan visit China has been in communication with the United States over U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Asian shares fall on worries about Pelosi's visit to Taiwan Asian shares are mostly lower amid concerns about regional stability as an expected visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan prompted threats from Beijing
WEKU · Aug 2, 2022 Pelosi arrives in Malaysia as tensions rise over possible Taiwan visit Local media in Taiwan reported the U.S. House speaker will arrive in Taipei on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.
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The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Myanmar violence, Ukraine war loom over ASEAN meetings Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the Cambodian capital for meetings addressing violence in Myanmar and other issues
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022 Taiwan and China step up military rhetoric as expected Pelosi visit looms US House speaker expected to arrive in Taiwan on Tuesday in visit likely to increase tensions between Beijing and Washington
Reuters · 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Pelosi arrives in Malaysia, tensions rise over Taiwan visit U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Malaysia for the second leg of an Asian tour that has been clouded by an expected stop in Taiwan, which would escalate tensions with Beijing
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 Pelosi Taiwan visit - live: GOP offers rare praise of Speaker as China lashes out China has strongly condemned first visit by a US House speaker since 1997, and even the White House has warned it might not be a good idea
Bangkok Post · 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.