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No change in U.S. policy towards Taiwan, says White House official

There is no change in U.S. policy towards Taiwan, a White House official said on Monday, after President Joe Biden earlier signalled a willingness to use force to defend the island nation if it came under attack.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

Biden Reinforces Japan Ties, Unveils Asia Trade Initiative

President Joe Biden met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo ahead of the unveiling of a multinational trade initiative Monday as part of his push to reinvigorate US strategic power across Asia. Fresh from a three-day visit to another key US ally, South Korea, Biden praised Tokyo as a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022

2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere

Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

First Operation Fly Formula shipment arrives in US from Europe as senior Biden official grilled on shortage

White House says enough formula for 1.5m eight-ounce bottles will arrive this week

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022

78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in US

Enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles has arrived in the United States from Europe

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022

Biden adviser says US economy can withstand Fed inflation fight

White House economic adviser Brian Deese stopped short of ruling out a U.S. recession as the Federal Reserve combats inflation, saying the central bank needs space to do its job.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022

Biden says U.S. troops would defend Taiwan if Chinese military attacks

"The idea that it could be taken by force, just taken by force ... it's just not appropriate," Biden said.

Axios · May 22, 2022

Arkansas governor is odd man out in his own state's primary

Gov. Asa Hutchinson is Arkansas' top Republican and is entering the final stretch of his term with strong approval ratings

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022

Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing

President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday to launch a plan for greater U.S. economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region.

Reuters · May 22, 2022

Biden tendng to business in SKorea visit with Hyundai exec

President Joe Biden is tending to both business and security interests as he wraps up a three-day visit to South Korea on Sunday

The Independent UK · May 22, 2022