US-China tensions have gone medieval and could regress further
“The most important characteristic of the world can be summed up in one word: chaos. This trend is likely to continue.”Chinese leader Xi JinpingIn early 2021. This observation is RAND, an American think tank The Corporation describes the current world situation as neo-medieval, based on strong tendencies that parallel the Middle Ages. A Weak State: […]
U.S. prepares for war amid growing tensions that China could invade Taiwan
Daily Mail report The US military is actively preparing for war with China over tensions over Taiwan, a report said, noting that US and Philippine marines have been taking part in bizarre military exercises on a series of small islands in the region. The exercises, which have included sending teams of Marines out of Chinook […]
When White House communicators clash: Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby are the latest in a tradition of tensions
A great deal has been written this year about the tensions between White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House national security communications adviser John Kirby. Their uneasy relationship reflects a host of internal and external expressions of doubt about Jean-Pierre’s lackluster performance, internal disagreements about whether to support Israel, and legitimate confusion about […]
Philippine mayor accused of acting as Chinese asset amid investigation, tensions
A Philippine mayor is facing accusations of acting as a pawn of China as a territorial dispute between the two countries escalates. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told reporters this week: “No one knows her. There are questions about where she came from. So there are questions about her nationality, so we are working with the […]
US advances $1bn Israel weapons package amid Rafah tensions | US foreign policy
The U.S. State Department has moved a $1 billion arms aid package to Israel through the congressional review process, two U.S. officials announced Tuesday. The latest weapons package includes tank ammunition, mortars and armored tactical vehicles, one of the officials told Reuters. President Joe Biden last week delayed the shipment of a 2,000-pound (907-kilogram) bomb […]
House tees up vote on antisemitism bill some Democrats fear may inflame tensions
The House will vote on an antisemitism bill on Wednesday in response to the nationwide pro-Palestinian protests occurring across college campuses, with some House Democrats coming out against the legislation as it would expand the definition of antisemitism. The bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, which was introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), would require […]
House overwhelmingly passes $26 billion aid to Israel, Gaza as tensions with Iran escalate
The House of Representatives showed overwhelming bipartisan support for a $26 billion foreign aid bill that would provide funding to Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The bill predictably polarized the most right-wing and left-wing members of Congress. The former is furious about the State Department’s $9 billion in aid to civilians in Gaza, and […]
‘So Shameful’: Political Consultant Rips Biden For Only Caring About ‘Re-Election’ As Middle East Tensions Heighten
Political consultant Noah Pollack singled out President Joe Biden on his talk show Monday, saying the president is only concerned about “re-election” as tensions between Israel and Iran continue. Pollack appeared on “The Megyn Kelly Show” to discuss the recent week of Iranian attacks in which Iran launched an estimated 300 drones and missiles toward […]
Financial markets nervous amid Middle East tensions; oil price falls – business live | Business
Introduction: Markets are nervous amid concerns about tensions in the Middle East good morning. Welcome to our regular coverage of business, financial markets and the global economy. Financial markets are in a nervous mood this morning as investors worry about escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s military attack on Israel last weekend. Many […]
Stock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street's decline as Middle East tensions escalate – Yahoo Finance
HONG KONG (AP) – Asian stocks tumbled Monday as concerns about a possible escalation in tensions in the Middle East spooked financial markets and prompted investors to look for safer places for their money. US futures rose and oil prices fell despite rising tensions in the Middle East. attack Late Saturday, Iran launched its first […]