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Trump's Mideast muddle could play into Xi's hands at planned summit

Trump's Mideast muddle could play into Xi's hands at planned summit

China will be in a stronger position to extract concessions from Donald Trump when the US president finally visits Beijing after becoming entangled in his Middle East war, analysts say. Trump had been due in the Chinese capital at the end of this month for talks with President Xi Jinping,

'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

'Blackmail': EU leaders round on Orban for stalling Ukraine loan

Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine's war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a "gross act of disloyalty" tantamount to "blackmail." Moscow's closest partner in the

House members raise concerns about Islamic terrorist threats 25 years after 9/11

(The Center Square) – Several members of Congress raised concerns about Islamic terrorist threats now that the U.S. is approaching the 25-year anniversary of 9/11. At a U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Thursday addressing an annual assessment of threats to national security, U.

Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, though the US president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor. Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen

Arizona legislators promote new gun rights and safety bills

(The Center Square) - Women supporting gun rights and safety - self-described “warrior women” - spoke in favor of three new Arizona bills Thursday morning during a news conference in Phoenix. “I want to be very, very clear. The Second Amendment is not a suggestion. It is a promise carved in stone:

Change in anti-drug policy consideration after bombing Venezuelan boats

(The Center Square) - U.S. officials are signaling a more aggressive approach to drug trafficking, with emphasis on expanding authority, overseas operations, and targeting criminal networks at their source. The House Judiciary held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the legal basis for bombing Venezuelan drug traffickers and the arrest

Republicans defend, Democrats vilify GOP voter ID bill

(The Center Square) – As a marathon debate over the SAVE America Act continues in the U.S. Senate, Republicans and Democrats are sparring over whether the voter ID bill would strengthen election security or discourage potential voters. “The SAVE America Act embodied the mantra often used in this town and