Can Democrats go it alone on immigrant amnesty?
If Democrats try to enact an amnesty, they will probably get shot down — but not before doing more damage to public confidence in the U.S. political system.
Singapore leader urges China and U.S. to stem deteriorating ties
The U.S. is not in terminal decline, as some in Beijing believe, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. Equally, "China is not going to disappear. This is not the Soviet Union.”
A-bomb survivors seek a nuke-free world. Experts say that is unrealistic.
As Japan marks the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombings, nuclear threats continue to grow in the region while an existing nonproliferation treaty falls short of expectations.
American Sydney McLaughlin breaks world record to win women's 400 hurdles
The 21-year-old stuttered on the penultimate barrier but surged down the home stretch to power across the line in a record 51.46 seconds.
U.K. considers blocking chipmaker Nvidia's takeover of Arm over security risks
Nvidia, the biggest U.S. chip company by market capitalization, announced in September a $40 billion deal to acquire Arm from Japan’s SoftBank Group.
Harris to push back on China's South China Sea claims during Asia trip
Harris will be the first U.S. vice president to visit Vietnam as Washington seeks to bolster international support to counter China's growing global influence.
New York's Andrew Cuomo faces day of reckoning over sexual harassment claims
Not one ally publicly came to the defense of the embattled governor after a report corroborated 11 claims of harassment.
Simone Biles wins balance beam bronze in return to Olympic competition
It was the U.S. superstar's first taste of competition in Tokyo since dramatically standing down during the women's team final last week.
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.
India, U.S., Japan and Australia to hold joint naval exercise
The planned Malabar exercise will be held in the western Pacific and is aimed at keeping China in check amid the Asian power's increasing assertiveness in regional waters.
Sharp-shooting Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant poured in 29 points and four assists while Jayson Tatum chipped in 13 in a battle between the world's top two teams.
Biden puts Southeast Asia in U.S. sights — at last
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.
