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U.S. Begins Enforcement of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
The United States on Tuesday begins enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), which requires companies that…
E.U., Egypt, Israel Agree to Export Israeli Liquified Natural Gas to Europe
Egypt, Israel and the European Union signed a gas deal Wednesday in which Egypt will export Israeli liquified…
June 16, 2022
‘Scale’ and ‘Scope’ of Forced Labor in Xinjiang Increasing, Report Says
A new report on Uyghur forced labor in China finds there may be an increase in Beijing’s coercive…
June 9, 2022
Britain Gives Ukraine Long-Range Missiles to Counter ‘Brutal Russian Artillery
Britain announced Monday it will supply an unspecified number of long-range missile launchers to Ukraine, following the United…
June 7, 2022
Soccer’s Governing Body Announces More Bans on Russia
The UEFA Champions League, soccer’s governing body, announced Monday the Russian women’s soccer team will be banned from…
U.S. to Launch Strategic Dialogue With Solomon Islands to Counter Chinese Outreach
The United States will launch a high-level strategic dialogue with Solomon Islands in September to address mutual security…
April 27, 2022
U.S. Officials Warn of ‘Dramatic’ Increases in Space Competition With Russia, China
Defense Intelligence Agency officials are warning of “dramatic” increases in the pace and scope of space operations by…
April 14, 2022
Photos Indicate Russian Looting of Radioactive Materials From Ukraine’s Chernobyl
The scale of Russia’s looting of Ukraine has become clearer with new photos indicating Russian theft of hazardous…
Russia Names New Commander for Ukraine
With its plans thwarted for a quick takeover of Ukraine, Russia has named a new commander for its…
Taliban Ban Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan
The Taliban have outlawed cultivation of drugs, including opium poppy, across Afghanistan, the world’s biggest opium producer, which…
April 4, 2022