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June 22, 2023
Modi’s State Visit to the US is Shadowed by Human Rights Concerns
By Aamer Madhani
US officials say that President Biden will raise his concerns but will avoid lecturing the Indian PM on democracy during their formal talks.
June 22, 2023
Hong Kong Pollster Plans to Limit Questions on Sensitive Topics
By Kanis Leung
Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute will cancel about one-fourth of its regular survey questions, which have been a valuable gauge of public sentiment in the city.
June 21, 2023
Study: Himalayan Glaciers Could Lose 80% of Their Volume if Global Warming Isn’t Controlled
By Sibi Arasu
Himalayan glaciers disappeared 65 percent faster since 2010 than in the previous decade. Reduced snow cover due to global warming will result in reduced fresh water for people living downstream.
June 21, 2023
US and China Hold Top-Level Talks, But Their Rivalry Remains Unchecked
By Matthew Lee
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken set low goals for his visit to Beijing this week, and he met them.
June 20, 2023
Biden is Feting the Indian PM Despite His Dismal Human Rights Record
By Aamer Madhani and Krutika Pathi
The U.S. President sees ties with India as vital to tackling challenges emanating from climate change, disruptions related to AI, and a rising China.
June 17, 2023
China Calls Hacking Report ‘Far-Fetched’
By Associated Press
The Mandiant report accused a “China-nexus threat actor” of infiltrating the email systems of a wide range of government agencies, trade offices, and academic organizations.
June 16, 2023
China Condemns EU Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong’s Shrinking Freedoms
By Kanis Leung
The EU body overwhelmingly adopted a resolution citing the deterioration of Hong Kong’s freedoms since the imposition by Beijing of a sweeping national security law in 2020.
June 16, 2023
IMF Slams New Pakistan Budget Proposal
By Munir Ahmed
Amid stalled negotiations over restarting a bailout package, the IMF has criticized the government for failing to implement a more fair tax system.
June 16, 2023
2 Men Who Helped Run Megaupload Sentenced to Prison in New Zealand
By Nick Perry
The men last year struck a deal with prosecutors from New Zealand and the United States.
June 16, 2023
Palau Leader Stresses Need for US Help to Deter China in the Pacific
By Mari Yamaguchi
Speaking from Japan, Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. said that three Chinese boats have made “uninvited” entries into his country’s waters since he took office in 2021.
June 15, 2023
US NSA Sullivan to Visit Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea Officials
By Aamer Madhani
Just before U.S. Secretary of State Blinken heads to China, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet with U.S. allies in the region.
June 14, 2023
Toyota Shareholders Reject Proposal Demanding Better Performance on Climate Change
By Yuri Kageyama
Toyota's chairman, Akio Toyoda, and other company officials defended their green record.