U.S. lawmakers signal support for Taiwan in visit
U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan on Friday made a pointed and public declaration of their support for the self-governing island democracy while also issuing a warning to China.
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The U.S. orders non-emergency staff to leave Shanghai amid a COVID surge
Many residents in the city of 26 million have been confined to their homes for up to three weeks as China maintains its "zero-COVID" strategy of handling outbreaks.
New U.S. sanctions target Russia ship builder and diamond mining company
The U.S. announced another series of sanctions against Russia Thursday, which include the world's largest diamond mining company and a Russian warship manufacturer.
Ukraine seeks more arms as U.S. and allies consider new penalties for Russia
NATO foreign ministers meet Thursday as part of a larger effort by the U.S., its allies and Ukraine to bolster Ukrainian defenses, and impose new penalties on Russia for invading its neighbor.
Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. say they will develop hypersonic missiles
The announcement comes amid growing concern by the U.S. and its allies about China's growing military assertiveness and Washington's concern of Russia using the weapons in Ukraine.
Fox responsible for biting people at the U.S. Capitol has been captured, police say
The U.S. Capitol Police says animal control has captured the fox responsible for biting at least one lawmaker and a journalist.
Australia steps up missile upgrade due to growing threats from China and Russia
The country's defense minister cites both the Russia-Ukraine war and China for accelerating the rearming of fighter jets and warships.
Biden plans a major withdrawal from the country's oil reserves to control gas prices
The decision comes as prices have spiked since the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
The U.S. men's soccer team qualifies for the World Cup despite its loss to Costa Rica
The U.S. will learn on Friday which three nations it will face in the group stage of the World Cup, which starts Nov. 21. The men's team returns after a 2018 loss that broke its qualifying streak.
South Korea has key rocket launch, days after North's ICBM test
The launch comes six days after North Korea conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test since 2017 in an apparent attempt to pressure on the Biden administration amid stalled talks.