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With US Away, China Gets Friendly with Afghanistan’s Taliban
However, since the Taliban regained control of the country — two decades after the U.S. and its allies had toppled it in 2001 — no country, including China, has officially recognized its legitimacy.
U.S. Worried North Korea Could Return to Nuclear and ICBM Tests, Urges Dialogue
North Korea's testing spree is a major unwanted headache for the Biden administration as it seeks to head off any plans by Russia to invade Ukraine and contends with relations with China at their worst level in decades.
N. Korea Tests Biggest Missile Since 2017, U.S. Calls for Talks
Kim vowed ahead of the New Year to bolster North Korea's military capabilities in the face of international uncertainties caused by "hostile policies" by the United States and its allies.
North Korea Launches More Missiles
North Korea's missile frenzy appears at least partly aimed at pressuring the United States and South Korea, which have called for the North to return to nuclear talks.
WTO: China Can Place Duties On $645 Million in U.S. Imports
The World Trade Organization on Wednesday handed a fresh victory to China, permitting it to place duties on…
U.S. Navy Races to Recover Crashed F-35 Fighter Jet in South China Sea – Fifth Mishap on Ship in Three Months
US Navy searching for lost warplane in South China Sea after accident
U.S. Considers Allowing Diplomats to Leave China Over Strict COVID Rules
The State Department told Reuters in a statement on Tuesday the operating status at its embassy and consulates in China had not changed.
S. Korea Says Iran to Regain Un Vote After Delinquent Dues Paid with Frozen Funds
Tehran has repeatedly demanded the release of about $7 billion of its funds frozen in South Korean banks under U.S. sanctions, saying Seoul was holding the money "hostage".
Taiwan’s Military Scrambles Jets After Detecting 39 Chinese Warplanes
The weapons are part of a $200 million security assistance package President Biden authorized in December.
Putin to Hold Summit with Xi at Start of Olympics in Beijing
Kremlin says it marks the beginning of 'coordination' with China on certain matters related to Ukraine