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The G7 foreign ministers strongly condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch, calling it a "clear, flagrant violation" of UN resolutions and a threat to global peace in a joint statement released on August 24, 2023.
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CATO Institute discusses using US military to counter flow of fentanyl
Framing the war on drugs as an actual war and passing legislation to authorize the use of military force proposed by Florida Reps. Dan Crenshaw and Mike Waltz make it more likely that a future president will use that authority, a CATO Institute policy forum panelist said. The CATO Institute hosted a discussion on Aug. 18 about using the U.S. military to counter fentanyl.
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Japan, Republic of Korea and US join in new era of cooperation
Leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States convened at Camp David, marking a historic new era of trilateral cooperation focused on shared strategic visions for the Indo-Pacific region.
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Blinken: U.S., allies efforts 'enabled Ukrainians to fight for their lives, for their freedom, for their future'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently reaffirmed the U.S.' unwavering commitment to Ukraine's security and sovereignty, highlighting the need to counter Russia's aggressive actions and uphold international peace and security.
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Dunn: 'The CCP is coiling around Solomon Islands in hopes of tightening their grip on the Indo-Pacific region'
Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congressman Neal Dunn, R-Fla., said the CCP's presence in the Solomon Islands threatens the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
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Stefanik on Countering CCP Drones Act: 'Ensure Communist China-controlled company cannot be allowed to continue to operate in the U.S.'
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., commented on the "Counter CCP Drones Act," saying it would restrict companies in the U.S. from using Chinese drones.
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ECOWAS: Military action in Niger 'represents yet another form of provocation'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Aug. 14 emphasizing the need to restore constitutional order in Niger.
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Treasury Sanctions Three Sinaloa Cartel Members, 'key individuals responsible for facilitating the illicit trafficking of deadly drugs, including fentanyl'
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against 10 individuals, including three members of the Sinaloa Cartel, for their involvement in trafficking fentanyl and other lethal drugs.
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Nuland: It 'remains difficult to see the current challenge to the democratic order' in Niger
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland embarked on an unforeseen diplomatic mission to Niger, addressing a burgeoning political crisis.
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Blinken: 'The United States reiterates our call for the immediate release of [Bazoum] and his family'
President Mohamed Bazoum, democratically elected leader of Niger, faces worsening conditions under house arrest since the July 26 military coup.
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Tai: FLETF 'represents a whole-of-government effort to implement the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act'
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) has updated its procedures for preventing the importation of goods originating from forced labor practices in the People's Republic of China.
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Fidler: 'The United States was unprepared for a pandemic and is not ready for climate change'
A new report by David P. Fidler, of the Council on Foreign Relations, urges a radical shift in U.S. global health policy, prioritizing pandemics and climate change to safeguard national interests amid differing political strategies.
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FBI Miami: 'China is stealing our intellectual property and compromising the integrity of our academic institutions'
FBI Miami said that China continues to rob intelligence from the US and infiltrate and undermine U.S. academic institutions' integrity. In a July 30 post on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, FBI Miami posted a warning and attached a link to its website, where they provided more details on the Chinese threat.
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Green: 'Sensitive U.S. technology in the hands of Communist China is a national security threat'
Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, showed his continuing support for the "China Technology Transfer Control Act."
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Watchdog commends Biden Administration's halting US funding to Wuhan Institute
The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) recently praised the Biden Administration for halting US funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). In a press release from July 26, FGI referenced a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) memo and said they hope the suspension will lead to ultimately shutting down funding from the US government to the Wuhan lab.
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Blinken: 'The joint statement makes clear that both the United States and Australia are committed to' bilateral partnership
During the 33rd Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the commitment of both nations to their shared goals and vision.
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Blinken: 'The actions of a few men threaten hundreds of millions of dollars of U.S. assistance that benefit the Nigerien people'
Leaders from around the world have denounced the coup in Niger, with a collective demand that democracy be restored after elected President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted, as there are concerns over his safety as he is held captive.
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Rep. Torres on FIT for the 21st Century Act: 'It protects crypto companies from arbitrary enforcement actions on the part of the SEC'
The House Financial Services Committee recently voted to advance the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act. Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), a member of the committee, said the bill will protect not only crypto users and investors, but also crypto companies, which he believes have been targeted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) "regulation by enforcement" approach to the industry.
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Human Rights Watch's Fessy on Ituri massacre: 'The Congolese government and UN peacekeepers need to do more to stop the killings'
A June 12 massacre in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, carried out by Cooperative for the Development of Congo (CODECO) militia has left 46 civilians dead, including 23 children, in a displaced people's camp.
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It is hard to grasp the timescale of Chinese history and culture, which can be traced back nearly 5,000 years
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