World / Science & Health May 23, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National May 20, 2022
The prime minister is expected to discuss the significance of hosting the summit in the city and seek the U.S. leader's support.