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Biden warns of potentially 'consequential' monkeypox spread

World / Science & Health May 23, 2022

Biden warns of potentially 'consequential' monkeypox spread

There have been thousands of human infections in parts of Central and Western Africa in recent years but it is rare in Europe and North America.

Biden commits to defense of Japan in first in-person summit with Kishida

National / Politics May 23, 2022

Biden commits to defense of Japan in first in-person summit with Kishida

by Jesse Johnson

The leaders are looking to highlight their resolve in the face of China’s assertiveness amid fears that a crisis akin to the war in Ukraine could be replicated in Asia.

Taiwan won't be part of U.S.-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative at launch

Business May 22, 2022

Taiwan won't be part of U.S.-led Indo-Pacific economic initiative at launch

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States is instead looking to deepen its economic partnership with Taiwan, including on high-tech issues.

Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia

National / Politics | FOCUS May 22, 2022

Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia

by Jesse Johnson

Kishida is expected to use plans for boosted defense spending and a tougher public stance on China as a way to nudge Biden to more clearly recognize and address Tokyo’s concerns over Taiwan.

Biden says 'hello' to North Korea's Kim amid tensions over weapons tests

Asia Pacific / Politics May 22, 2022

Biden says 'hello' to North Korea's Kim amid tensions over weapons tests

Biden's goal to reinforce U.S. leadership across Asia has been dogged by fears the unpredictable, nuclear-armed North could conduct a weapons test while he is in the region.

Yoon and Biden stress trilateral cooperation with Japan to deter North Korea

Asia Pacific / Politics May 21, 2022

Yoon and Biden stress trilateral cooperation with Japan to deter North Korea

The two leaders also shared concerns about the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the reclusive country and vowed to provide assistance by working with the international community.

Musk hoists GOP banner and tears into Biden as U.S. probes his empire

Business | FOCUS May 21, 2022

Musk hoists GOP banner and tears into Biden as U.S. probes his empire

by Dana Hull and Josh Wingrove

The world’s most famous entrepreneur is ratcheting up a battle with its most powerful government, as Elon Musk sharpens his critiques of Joe Biden and aligns himself with Republicans.

Biden shuns kingmaker role in U.S. primaries

World / Politics | FOCUS May 21, 2022

Biden shuns kingmaker role in U.S. primaries

by Jordan Fabian

Biden has limited his primary endorsements in part to keep with pre-Trump presidential expectations, but also because he is wary of exacerbating divisions in his Democratic Party.

Biden struggles to woo Asian nations wary of upsetting China

Asia Pacific May 21, 2022

Biden struggles to woo Asian nations wary of upsetting China

by Nancy Cook, Jennifer Jacobs and Philip J. Heijmans

Before Biden touched down in South Korea on Friday, many officials in the region struggled to understand the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Biden hails U.S.-South Korea alliance on tour of Samsung plant with Yoon

Asia Pacific May 20, 2022

Biden hails U.S.-South Korea alliance on tour of Samsung plant with Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol joined Biden at the event and said that "based on advanced technology and supply chain cooperation,” he’d seek to upgrade U.S.-South Korea relations.

Amid energy supply woes, Japan looks to the U.S. as an LNG source

National | ANALYSIS May 20, 2022

Amid energy supply woes, Japan looks to the U.S. as an LNG source

by Eric Johnston

Biden’s coming visit to Japan is an opportunity for Washington and Tokyo to expand bilateral energy cooperation, including increased fossil fuel exports by the U.S.

Kishida to tell Biden about possible G7 summit in Hiroshima

National May 20, 2022

Kishida to tell Biden about possible G7 summit in Hiroshima

The prime minister is expected to discuss the significance of hosting the summit in the city and seek the U.S. leader's support.

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