World Aug 5, 2021
U.S. developing plan to require foreign visitors to be vaccinated
by David Shepardson
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden wants to reopen travel, which would boost business for the airline and tourism sectors.
World Aug 5, 2021
Biden plans shift in arms policy to add weight to human rights concerns
by Mike Stone and Patricia Zengerle
The United States is easily the world's biggest arms merchant, selling over $100 billion in weapons, services and training a year.
Asia Pacific Aug 3, 2021
North Korea wants sanctions eased to restart talks with U.S., Seoul says
Pyongyang wants sanctions banning its metal exports and imports of refined fuel — as well as those on luxury goods — lifted before restarting talks, South Korean lawmakers said.
Commentary / World Aug 3, 2021
Biden puts Southeast Asia in U.S. sights — at last
by Brad Glosserman
The Biden team has shifted into high gear, dispatching officials and announcing policies to reinforce U.S. ties with Southeast Asia in a belated diplomatic offensive.
National Jul 31, 2021
U.S. to send U.N. envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield for Olympics closing event
President Joe Biden said Friday that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will represent the United States at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8. The Games' opening ceremony on July 23 was attended by first lady Jill Biden, making ...
World Jul 30, 2021
Biden steps up efforts to fight virus surge fueled by delta variant
The U.S. will ask every federal worker to either declare they are fully vaccinated or wear masks and be tested.
Business Jul 29, 2021
Coal country cleanup: U.S. plan sketches out possible future for former miners
by Dane Rhys and Timothy Gardner
The Biden administration wants to spend around $16 billion to help begin to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells and abandoned mine sites
Commentary / World Jul 29, 2021
Friends or foes? U.S. and Russia eye base deal on Afghanistan
by Djoomart Otorbaev
The Kremlin may now hold the key to a continued U.S. presence in Afghanistan with an offer to allow American troops the use of Russian military bases in Central Asia.
Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 28, 2021
North and South Korea in talks over summit and reopening liaison office
by Hyonhee Shin
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been exploring ways to improve strained ties by exchanging multiple letters since April.
Asia Pacific / Politics | ANALYSIS Jul 27, 2021
U.S. and China positions ossify at entrenched Tianjin talks
by Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom
With no indication of a U.S.-China leaders' summit in the works, nor any outcomes announced from high-level diplomatic talks on Monday, relations between Beijing and Washington appear to be at a standstill as both sides insist the other must make concessions for ties to ...
Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 25, 2021
U.S. to stress need for 'guard rails' in deputy secretary of state's talks in China
U.S. State Department No. 2 Wendy Sherman to tell China in upcoming talks that while Washington welcomes competition, there needs to be a level playing field.
Commentary / World Jul 25, 2021
Cuba and how Biden can avoid another Mariel boatlift
by James Stavridis
The best way for the U.S. to move forward in response to the Cuban unrest may be to split the difference between the positions of the Democrats and Republicans.