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China to Benefit from U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Washington wants to limit the use of more advanced tech overseas, which could fuel Beijing’s lower-tech sector

Kiplinger · May 7, 2023

In new battle for the Pacific, US and China force regional states to take sides

Xi Jinping’s aggressive stance and ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy drive the Philippines and other vulnerable countries into Washington’s arms

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023

AI Regulation is Looming: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Find out what Washington and regulators have planned for artificial intelligence.

Kiplinger · May 6, 2023

US says it will not normalise relations with Syria’s Assad

Washington ‘does not support’ push to normalise ties to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s gov’t, State Department says.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2023

Accused Idaho college killer Bryan Kohberger’s belongings test positive for blood

Newly-released bodycam footage also shows officers executing a search warrant at his home on 30 December

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Why was the Kremlin attacked? In Russia, it depends who you ask

Pro-Kremlin commentators are sure the drone attack was an attempt on Putin’s life. Liberals are less convinced.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2023

Republicans are being dangerous and irresponsible on debt ceiling crisis

Kevin McCarthy combines ambition and weakness. Hard-line Republicans claim to be the saviors of fiscal sanity. Their hypocrisy, even by Washington standards, is stunning, but Biden is taking a risk by not negotiating.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

Experts: China Finds Threat in Latest Move by Us-South Korea Alliance

From China’s point of view, President Yoon Suk Yeol is expanding South Korea’s military reach — or seems to be — into the Taiwan Strait, experts say.

The News Lens · May 5, 2023

Proud Boys’ leader Enrique Tarrio found guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack

A jury in Washington found Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants guilty of seditious conspiracy for organizing and leading the attack on the Capitol to deny Joe Biden the presidency and keep Donald Trump in power.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

Marcos says Philippines bases could be 'useful' if Taiwan attacked

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was a defensive step that would be "useful" if China attacked Taiwan.

Reuters · May 5, 2023