World Feb 28, 2022

How the U.S. could tighten sanctions on Russia

The United States has imposed several rafts of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine while saying all options are on the table for additional action.

World Feb 15, 2022

'Vladdy daddy please no war...': Russia-Ukraine tensions loom large on social media

Gen Z is turning to TikTok and Instagram to hash over the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, while TikTok has become a source for researchers tracking Moscow's buildup.

Asia Pacific Jul 2, 2021

U.S. calls buildup of China's nuclear arsenal 'concerning'

The buildup had become more difficult for China to hide and it appeared it was deviating from decades of nuclear strategy based around minimal deterrence, a U.S. spokesperson said.

World / Politics Dec 17, 2020

Biden likely to keep using sanctions weapon but with sharper aim

Biden is expected to make clear that sanctions will remain a central instrument of U.S. power — although it will no longer be deployed with the "America First” bravado.

World / Politics Nov 7, 2020

Georgia likely to have recount due to slim margin, says secretary of state

Georgia's secretary of state on Friday said he expects a recount due to the small margin for the presidential election in the battleground state, where Democrat Joe Biden has a small lead over Republican President Donald Trump. The presidential candidates each had 49.4% of counted ...