The recent meeting of the foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States in Tokyo has brought the issue of maritime security and cyber defenses to the forefront of discussions. This meeting, known as the “Quad,” aimed to address the evolving security challenges in the region. However, a critical analysis of the meeting
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At the ASEAN Regional Forum, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Beijing for its “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. Specifically, he called out China’s coast guard for hostile actions against the Philippines, a U.S. defense treaty ally, in the region. Blinken commended Manila for completing a resupply mission to troops
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama recently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a heartwarming video that showcased their support for the candidate. This endorsement solidified Harris’ position as the de facto Democratic presidential nominee and put to rest any doubts about her receiving the full support of the influential Obama couple.
The Senate is set to vote on a significant piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding children online, marking the most extensive regulation of the tech industry in over ten years. This legislation consists of two bills that have garnered bipartisan support and are on the verge of being passed in the Senate. Senator Edward Markey
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to a joint meeting of Congress has sparked controversy, leading to the absence of Vice President Kamala Harris and more than 30 Capitol Hill lawmakers. This year marks Netanyahu’s fourth address to Congress, with the last one taking place in March 2015. The timing of this speech is
There has been an increasing call among some of the Democratic Party’s top donors to slow down Vice President Kamala Harris’ surge towards the nomination. They argue for a more “open” and inclusive process that would allow delegates to evaluate several potential nominees. The concern is that rushing the decision could lead to losing the
When U.S. President Joe Biden announced his decision to drop his reelection bid and back Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee of the Democratic Party, it sent shockwaves across the political spectrum. Leaders from around the world reacted to this unexpected turn of events, expressing their views on Biden’s difficult decision and praising his
The Secret Service has acknowledged that it denied some of former President Donald Trump’s requests for extra security resources over the last couple of years. According to an official from the agency, they were unable to always accommodate Trump’s requests due to limited resources. This revelation was first reported by The Washington Post. It is
As the 2024 presidential race begins to take shape, California Rep. Mark Takano has publicly urged President Joe Biden to step aside and allow Vice President Kamala Harris to take the helm of the Democratic ticket. Takano is among a growing number of Democratic lawmakers who have expressed concerns about Biden’s ability to win against
Vice President Kamala Harris recently visited North Carolina and made bold claims about the nation’s domestic manufacturing resurgence under President Joe Biden’s administration. According to Harris, America lost tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs under Donald Trump, and more than 1,000 factories closed during his tenure. On the other hand, Harris stated that Biden and